Electrical Maintenance Foreman
Salary
$79,199.12 Annually
Location
City of Saginaw Water Treatment Plant, MI
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-0049
Department
Department of Water and Wastewater Treatment
Division
Water Treatment
Opening Date
10/09/2026
Closing Date
10/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description
Applications are being accepted from both AFSCME Union members and the public. AFSCME Members must apply within the first 14 days of this posting to be considered as an in-house candidate. Any applications received after the first 14 days will be considered with applications from the public.
Applications from the public will be considered only after all in-house union obligations have been met.
All applications will be screened to ensure they meet all the minimum requirements. Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral interview. To be placed on the eligible list, candidates must achieve a score of 70% or better on the oral interview.
This posting is subject to close after 14 days.
- Under general supervision, performs advanced technical work overseeing the maintenance, repair, and reliable operation of electrical, electronic, instrumentation and control, power distribution, pumping, and standby power systems. Supervises Electrical Maintenance staff and coordinates maintenance activities to ensure the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of water and wastewater treatment plants, retention treatment basins, lift stations, pumping stations, and drinking water treatment and delivery systems.
Major Duties
- Supervise and perform the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant electrical and electronic equipment. Serves as a working foreman.
- Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate work of electrical maintenance team by assigning daily work, providing training and technical guidance, administering discipline, and inspecting completed work to ensure quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Design, review, recommend, and implement electrical system modifications, wiring upgrades, and process improvements.
- Research and procure replacement parts, and maintain and adequate inventory of electrical, electronic, and pneumatic spare parts. Compiles and maintains records in computerized maintenance management system.
- Provides budget input to administration personnel, for all electrical equipment.
- Collaborate with the Instrumentation & Controls Systems Administrator to support the implementation, maintenance, and upgrade of plant hardware and software systems.
- Monitors and controls expenditures to prevent unnecessary or inefficient spending, while planning, assigning, and supervising work to maximize efficiency and minimize waste of time, materials, and resources, and ensuring compliance with policies related to ethical conduct, use of public resources, and workplace accountability.
- Adhere to all utility security policies and procedures, including those outlined in the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and Risk and Resilience Assessment (RRA) documentation, to ensure the ongoing security and resilience of the water systems infrastructure, operations, and water quality.
- Immediately report any actual or potential physical or cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, or incidents to the designated utility security point of contact or supervisor.
- Adhere to all utility security policies and procedures, including those outlined in the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and Risk and Resilience Assessment (RRA) documentation, to ensure the ongoing security and resilience of the water systems infrastructure, operations, and water quality.
- Immediately report any actual or potential physical or cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, or incidents to the designated utility security point of contact or supervisor.
- Assists in the development, updating and implementation of the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and Risk and Resilience Assessment (RRA) documentation.
- As assigned, supervises the maintenance crew during the absence of the Maintenance Foreman or Chief Maintenance Foreman.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Job Requirements
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience
- Minimum five (5) years of experience inspecting, testing, repairing, and upgrading power systems and automated machinery. Three (3) of the five (5) years are required to be in an industrial setting.
- Minimum six (6) months of experience in a supervisory or lead-worker capacity, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance and training, and supporting daily operations.
Licenses and Certifications
- Possession and maintenance of a State of Michigan Electrical Journeyperson License required.
- Possession and maintenance of a State of Michigan driver's license required.
Knowledge of
- National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, OSHA regulations, and electrical safety practices.
- Wastewater or Water treatment processes as they relate to electrical and control systems.
- Design, installation, maintenance and repair of industrial electrical systems, including medium-voltage power distribution systems.
- Programmable logic controllers (PLCs), SCADA systems, computerized maintenance systems and related computer applications including but not limited to BS&A, Microsoft Office Suite, and email applications.
- Operation and maintenance of gas-fired steam boilers, condensate systems, gas and electrical furnaces, and hot water heating systems.
Skill in
- Troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and installing complex electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Applying mechanical aptitude to diagnose and resolve equipment and system malfunctions.
Ability to
- Interpret and work from electrical prints, control circuits and electronic schematic diagrams
- Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate electrical and mechanical maintenance personnel.
- Assess situations and solve problems, and work effectively under stress, in emergency situations, within deadlines, and changes in work priorities.
The City of Saginaw is committed to hiring individuals who are authorized to work in the United States. All applicants must provide proof of their eligibility to work in the U.S. as required by federal law. The City of Saginaw will not sponsor visas for employment.
The City of Saginaw is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Benefits That Support You-Today and in the Future
The City of Saginaw offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, professional growth, and work-life balance.
- Affordable Health Coverage: Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance with low biweekly employee premium contributions, low deductibles, and low out-of-pocket maximums.
- Employer-Paid Dental and Vision: The City pays 100% of dental and vision premiums.
- Retirement Security: The MERS Hybrid Retirement Plan combines a defined benefit pension with a defined contribution account offering investment choices.
- Healthcare Savings Plan: Build savings to help cover healthcare expenses after you leave employment. The City contributes money on a monthly basis to help you grow this account.
- Paid Time to Recharge: Enjoy 14 paid holidays and paid time off based on length of service, with the opportunity to accrue up to 22 PTO days during your first year.
- Income and Family Protection: City-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Additional Retirement Savings: Voluntary deferred compensation options, including a 457 plan and Roth IRA.
- Support for Your Education: A tuition reimbursement program to help you continue learning and growing professionally.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: The City of Saginaw is a qualifying public service employer. This program forgives the remaining balance on federal Direct Loans who make 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time.
- Support When You Need It: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and work-related concerns.
Benefits are subject to change in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements.
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Do you have a journeyman electrician's license recognized by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity?
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Do you have three (3) years of experience inspecting, testing, repairing, and upgrading power systems and automated machinery in an industrial setting?
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The information provide in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a performance test or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any mis-statement, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
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This position requires employees to wear a respirator when entering confined spaces and during emergency situations. Employees must also comply with OSHA respiratory protection requirements, including completing a post-offer medical evaluation and annual clearance. Are you able to perform this essential function of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation?
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Do you have Vocational/Technical training in Industrial Electricity, Electrical, Electronic Engineering Technology, or related field?
Required Question
Employer The City of Saginaw
Address 1315 S Washington Avenue, Rm 202
Saginaw, Michigan, 48601
Phone 9897591577
Website http://www.saginaw-mi.com