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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Senior Electrical Maintenance Technician - Signals

Lacey, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$8,707.44/mo - $10,350.39/mo

4+ years exp

NEOGOV is looking for a Senior Electrical Maintenance Technician to join the City of Lacey's Public Works Department. This role focuses on maintaining the City's signal and traffic systems, including the installation and operation of automated traffic signals and street lighting, while also providing support to various city activities.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Prioritizes, and schedules daily work, schedules equipment and personnel, assigns work, requisitions materials needed to complete projects, and frequently participates as a working member of the crew

Plans and assigns other crews and employees to projects or maintenance work

Maintains high standards of behavior and performance

Provides leadership to other maintenance employees through positive relationships, demonstrated knowledge and adherence to safety and work rules

Ensures that employees are meeting project schedules and are performing work assignments in an efficient and safe manner

Assures crews and employees regularly perform at high levels that meet the City's standards for technical skills, interpersonal behaviors, and customer contacts

Monitors day-to-day operations; anticipates, and troubleshoots problems where needed, assures staff respond quickly and appropriately to citizen inquiries, requests for services, and/or complaints. Investigates and resolves complex or significant problems relating to trouble calls and complaints

Assures a safe working environment by enforcing appropriate safety regulations and implementing necessary employee orientation, training, and workplace operating policies and procedures

Performs administrative functions as assigned; including inventory, operational reports, record-keeping and statistics, policy research and development, budget monitoring and research for budget preparation, special projects, employee training, performance evaluation, and assistance with recruitment and selection

Assists Maintenance Supervisor with the development of goals, priorities, and the work program for the Division

Regularly takes initiative in recommending changes in work methods, policies, and procedures to improve levels of service delivery and improve overall operating efficiencies

Responds quickly and appropriately to citizen and customer inquiries, requests for services, and/or complaints. Investigates and resolves complex or significant problems relating to problematic calls and complaints. Communicates with supervisor on complex or significant issues

As needed for emergencies, absences, or operational needs, works in the field performing maintenance, repair and/or installations of related facilities or systems

Perceives when non-routine activities are required and offers to help without needing to be asked. Modifies workload to assist with an emergent problem, assignment, or project whenever feasible

Reviews plans and attends all pre-construction meetings for all developer projects and City construction projects that involve section’s facilities

Conducts walk-throughs and final warranty inspections for all new construction projects involving City owned facilities, infrastructure, and sites

Generates a punch list of corrections needed and forwards to project inspectors for action. Assist project Inspectors when needed

Works with Engineering and Water Resources Divisions (Stormwater) to identify special project needs and suggest recommended improvements to project design for areas of their responsibility, including recommendations for corrections or changes to the City's development guidelines and construction standards

Provides updates and corrections to City maps to the City's senior surveyor for correction. Prints maps for special projects and work crews or to troubleshoot problems as needed. May make mapping corrections and updates as necessary

Uses other computer software programs including maintenance of databases to support operations

Uses work management software to accurately track labor and asset maintenance. Creates preventative maintenance routines, when necessary, to ensure maintenance standards are met

Adds and removes assets to the asset management system and GIS

Responsible for ensuring accidents and injuries are appropriately documented by field staff. May also assist in the creation of modified duty agreements

When City owned assets are damaged or destroyed, creates billing sheets to recover repair costs

Assists Operations Division Maintenance Supervisor in maintaining the section budget. Monitors budget monthly to ensure expenditures and revenues are accounted for and corrects discrepancies immediately. Performs research for budget preparation and maintains records as assigned

Following the City’s purchasing policies, purchases materials and/or contracted services for the work of the section

Performs administrative functions, which includes inventory, operational reports, record-keeping and statistics, policy research and development, and special projects as assigned

Purchase inventory and maintains sufficient emergency inventory repair parts as needed for assigned work section

Performs related work and special projects as assigned

Perform Journey-Level Maintenance Work when needed

Responds to after hour calls to make emergency repairs or handle emergency situations as needed

Qualification

Electrical maintenanceTraffic signal systemsLeadership skillsProject managementGeneral Journey Level Electrician CertificationTraffic Signal Electrician CertificationSafety consciousnessCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeamwork

Required

A High School Diploma or G.E.D

Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in electrical maintenance and construction, with an emphasis on traffic control signals and street lighting

At least one (1) year of work experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, lead and assume responsibility in work situations

Possession of Washington State Labor and Industries (L&I) General Journey Level Electrician (EL01) Certification at date of hire

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Level I Traffic Signal Electrician offered by International Municipal Signal Association Certification or an equivalent vendor at the time of hire

Possession of valid Level II Traffic Signal Electrician certification from the International Municipal Signal Association within three (3) years of hire date

Commercial Driver's License endorsement class A, with air brake and tank endorsement within twelve months of hire

Flagging certification and industrial first aid/CPR training and certification

Must pass a background investigation

Must pass pre-employment medical testing for the ability to perform the essential functions of the position and maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the essential functions of the position

Must have a valid Washington State driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the City and the City's insurance carrier

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be complete as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act

Benefits

Medical - Choice of Regence BlueShield (PPO) or Kaiser Permanente (HMO) plans offered through the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Trust.

Vision - VSP with low co-pays

Dental – Choice of Willamette or Delta Dental plans and orthodontia coverage.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Program that provides resources to employees, their immediate family (including dependent children) and anyone living in the employee’s household.

Employer paid life insurance plan

Employer paid long term disability plan

Employer paid accidental death and dismemberment plan

96 Hours of Vacation on Accrual Basis (increasing with years of service)

11 Paid Holidays

2 Floating Holidays

8 Hours Sick Leave Accrued per Month

Jury Duty/Military Leave

Bereavement Leave

State retirement pension plan – Includes employer paid contributions to the State of Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)

457 Deferred Compensation (voluntary)- two options MissionSquare and DRS

Social Security benefit (for Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) covered staff)

HRA/VEBA plan- A designated monthly amount (a City and/or employee contribution) is paid into a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) VEBA account.

1% Benefit - Employer provides a 1% contribution of your monthly salary pre-tax towards two options; 1) applied to insurance premium amount owed for dependent coverage or invested into a 457 deferred compensation account; OR a cash disbursement amount applied to your check monthly but the amount is taxed.

Optional plans for additional life insurance, disability, and accident coverage

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan - employees can contribute pre-tax contributions toward IRS allowed, qualifying medical and/or daycare expenses.

The City has a robust employee Wellness program that offers a variety of resources and activities for employee well-being.

In recognition of Commute Trip reduction efforts, the City of Lacey provides flexible and alternative work schedules for many of our workforce positions.

The City promotes a learning environment and encourages opportunities for employees to continue to grow in their positions and careers. The City offers tuition reimbursement (as outline in City Personnel Policies) for eligible employees.

Employees are also eligible to apply to The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.