FACILITIES MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN
Salary
$57,387.20 - $91,790.40 Annually
Location
Municipal Operations Center (1300 N Broad St), Gastonia, NC
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
01766
Department
Public Utilities
Division
Water & Sewer/Utilities Maintenance
Opening Date
05/26/2026
Closing Date
6/30/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
General Definition of Work
Perform specialized technical tasks and diagnostics in the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical and electronic components for City water and wastewater facilities. Perform skilled electrical work on 480-volt, and medium-voltage systems up to 4160 volts. This position operates under the moderate supervision of the assigned supervisor, with opportunities to exercise supervisory responsibilities over a small crew, ensuring the efficient and effective completion of assigned tasks.
Essential Functions/Duties
The following job functions are typical for a position of this nature. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each function satisfactorily. Other job functions and duties may be required as assigned. Percentages for each function are subject to fluctuations.
Diagnose and troubleshoot industrial electrical components, motor controls, VFDs, PLC I/O, and SCADA. Repair and replace industrial electrical components. Install new electrical circuits and systems; Inspect electrical systems to ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code
50%
Performs intermediate technical and skilled work in the maintenance, repair and replacement of machinery and equipment in a water and/or wastewater treatment plants; does related work as required.
25%Develop and prioritize work assignments; Requisition necessary equipment and materials; Maintain accurate records of time and materials. Communicate job requirements and receive instructions from the supervisor; Train and instruct unskilled and semi-skilled workers
20%Participate in the emergency on-call rotation
5%
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education/Experience/Physical Demands/Special Requirements/Additional Information
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
A. Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
B. Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
C. Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
D. Kneeling: Bending legs at the knee to come to rest on the knee or knees.
E. Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the leg and spine.
F. Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
G. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
H. Standing: Particularly for sustained periods.
I. Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
J. Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
K. Pulling: Using the upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
L. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
M. Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
N. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
O. Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips.
P. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas using the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Q. Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal spoken word levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.
R. Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
A. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, /or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
A. The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform one or more of the following: (Check all of the following which apply):? operate machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills where seeing job is at or within arm's reach;? performs mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.
A. The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather.
B. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
C. The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
D. The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level.
E. The worker is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
F. The worker is subject to hazards: Including various physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat, or exposure to chemicals.
G. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
H. The worker is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
I. The worker frequently is in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small-enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.
J. The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
Drug screening, criminal background, and reference checks are required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The City of Gastonia is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We value diversity and promise to honor your experiences, perspective, and unique identity.
The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/H)
High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
Dental
Vision
Life
Supplemental Insurance Plans
Pension (Local Government Employees Retirement System)
401(k)
457
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Dependent Care Plan
Employee Assistance Program
On-Site Health Clinic
Employee Educational Assistance Program
Sick Leave (12 days per year)
Initial Employment Vacation: Starting at 12 days per year
Holidays (11 days per year)
Personal Day (1 day per year)
A comprehensive list of benefits can be found online at City of Gastonia Employee Benefits Handbook
Employer City of Gastonia
Address 181 South Street
Gastonia, North Carolina, 28052
Phone (704) 866-6859
(704) 866-6858
Website https://gastonianc.gov/