City of Everett
Electrician (Facilities) Job at City of Everett in Everett
City of Everett, Everett, WA, US, 98213
Salary: $7,877.00 - $9,581.00 Monthly
Location : Everett, WA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: A25055
Department: Parks & Facilities
Opening Date: 09/11/2025
Closing Date: 10/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Nature of Work
The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/competitive basis for the Civil Service examination process for ELECTRICIAN in the FACILITIES DEPARTMENT. New hires begin employment at the first step of the salary range.
It is important to check your emails after the posting closes to get additional information regarding testing and the practical.
Why Everett?
Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth, value work-life balance.
The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting a welcoming environment for all employees.
The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a retirement pension through , and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, click here:
This is an exciting chapter in Everett's story, and you can be a part of it! Learn more about Everett's exciting future!
About the Job:
Under general supervision of the Facilities Manager or designee, this is work in the installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of electrical equipment, instrumentation, and building management systems associated with commercial and industrial buildings and associated emergency power generation systems.
The work involves assisting in a variety of skilled tasks maintaining, installing, adjusting, and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment and systems relating to commercial and industrial buildings. The work may require occasional operation of machinery, but the emphasis is upon servicing, repairing, maintaining, replacing, upgrading, troubleshooting, and the safe work practices of working on and around electrical and mechanical equipment and systems. Employees in this classification may be assigned projects at varied locations and are expected to become familiar with electro/mechanical and building management system maintenance requirements throughout the department.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Filing Closes: October 5, 2025
Open/Competitive
A25055
The City of Everett provides a to eligible members consisting of the following:
Benefits for the eligible employee and eligible dependents begins the first month following the employee's hire date (i.e. if hired in March, benefits start April 1st.) Premiums for Delta Dental and VSP Vision are paid by the City on behalf of the employee for single or family coverage. Premiums for HMA Medical and Kaiser Medical Coverage are shared by the employee. Premiums for Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage on behalf of the employee are paid by the City.
An additional life insurance benefit is available through a Voluntary Life insurance program for the employee, spouse and children. The employee pays the premiums for this benefit.
It is mandatory that both the City and the employee pay into the Department of Retirement Systems for Washington State.
Three voluntary Deferred Compensation programs are available for employee participation.
A Flexible Spending Plan is available that allows you to make pre-tax contributions for Health Care reimbursement and/or Dependent Care reimbursement for eligible expenses not covered by medical insurance.
Employees are responsible for their own Long Term Disability premiums through the AFSCME Union. Contact (425) 303-8818 or c2everett@council2.com for information on premiums and coverage.
The Employee Assistance Program EAP is provided free of charge to eligible employees and family members.
Vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits are provided to eligible employees in accordance with the Labor Agreement.
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Important! Please read ALL of the instructions below: Please treat this supplemental questionnaire as a TEST. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be the source of information used to determine whether you meet the eligibility requirements to move on in this process. Please note that strictly copied AI answers tend to not score well.Your supplemental questionnaire will be individually reviewed and evaluated. The supplemental questionnaire will be "blind rated," and raters will only have the information you have provided on this questionnaire. Applicants will be accountable for the accuracy of their representations made in the supplemental questionnaire. These representations will be verified by the City. I have read and understand the above instructions.
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Do you have current possession of a valid Washington State EL01 electrician certificate of competency and any appropriate renewals? Please provide certification number and upload the certification.
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Please describe IN DETAIL how you meet the minimum requirements for the City of Everett Electrician. The requirements are:Graduation from a high school or vocational school, possession of a general journey level (ELO1) electrician license, AND three (3) years of related journey level electrical experience in a commercial setting.
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Please describe IN DETAIL examples from your experience of your ability to troubleshoot issues during your career and explain what repairs were made. A minimum of (3) three examples.
05
Please describe IN DETAIL your experience performing switching operations in large switchgear or similar installations. Please provide a specific example of how you determined safe work protocols and personal protective equipment.
06
Please describe IN DETAIL your experience working on HVAC and lighting controls systems. Please provide specific examples of each.
07
Please describe IN DETAIL your experience providing hands-on electrical training and supervision to others.
08
Please describe IN DETAIL your ability to read and interpret blueprints, one-line diagrams and , layouts. Please provide specific examples and include how NFPA 70 was used in the work.
09
Please describe IN DETAIL your experience referencing and using NPFA 70, NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E, and WAC-296-46B. Please provide how each code reference was used.
10
Please describe IN DETAIL your experience with the operation of the following:a. Man lift equipment b. Powder actuated toolsc. Underground locating equipmentd. Equipment used for tracing and mapping existing circuits
11
The following question will not negatively affect your score if you do not answer them or have no experience to share. However, if you do have experience in any of the following, your answers may increase your overall score. Please describe IN DETAIL your experience performing electrical maintenance on a multi-unit commercial building HVAC system. Please provide a specific example.
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The following question will not negatively affect your score if you do not answer them or have no experience to share. However, if you do have experience in any of the following, your answers may increase your overall score. 1Please describe IN DETAIL your experience performing maintenance and working on a high leg service. Please provide a specific example.
13
The following question will not negatively affect your score if you do not answer them or have no experience to share. However, if you do have experience in any of the following, your answers may increase your overall score. Please describe IN DETAIL your involvement in emergency electrical work. Please provide a specific example and include any safety precautions implemented.
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The following question will not negatively affect your score if you do not answer them or have no experience to share. However, if you do have experience in any of the following, your answers may increase your overall score. Please describe IN DETAIL any experience you have had with shunt trip panels and breakers.
Required Question
Location : Everett, WA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: A25055
Department: Parks & Facilities
Opening Date: 09/11/2025
Closing Date: 10/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Nature of Work
The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/competitive basis for the Civil Service examination process for ELECTRICIAN in the FACILITIES DEPARTMENT. New hires begin employment at the first step of the salary range.
It is important to check your emails after the posting closes to get additional information regarding testing and the practical.
Why Everett?
Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth, value work-life balance.
The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting a welcoming environment for all employees.
The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a retirement pension through , and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, click here:
This is an exciting chapter in Everett's story, and you can be a part of it! Learn more about Everett's exciting future!
About the Job:
Under general supervision of the Facilities Manager or designee, this is work in the installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of electrical equipment, instrumentation, and building management systems associated with commercial and industrial buildings and associated emergency power generation systems.
The work involves assisting in a variety of skilled tasks maintaining, installing, adjusting, and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment and systems relating to commercial and industrial buildings. The work may require occasional operation of machinery, but the emphasis is upon servicing, repairing, maintaining, replacing, upgrading, troubleshooting, and the safe work practices of working on and around electrical and mechanical equipment and systems. Employees in this classification may be assigned projects at varied locations and are expected to become familiar with electro/mechanical and building management system maintenance requirements throughout the department.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Graduation from a high school or vocational school, possession of a general journey level (ELO1) electrician license, AND three (3) years of related journey level electrical experience in a commercial setting.
- Possession of a valid driver license at the date of hire, and the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License within 30 days of hire.
- Possession of a Washington State ELO1 electrician license.
- Ability to obtain a QEW-3 qualifying level within the first 90 days of hire through the City of Everett's Qualified Electrical Worker Safety Program.
- Visit City of Everett Job Opportunities to apply.
- All applicants must complete the Supplemental Questions to move forward through the process.
- Applications must be submitted through the City's online application system by 5:00 p.m. on October 5, 2025 to be considered.
- LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
- The Supplemental Questions answers will be blind rated (weighed 30%).
- A limited number of the top-qualifying applicants will be called for an in person practical and written exam (weighted 70%) tentatively scheduled during week of October 27, 2025.
- All vacancies in this job class will be filled from the ranked Civil Service register established from the examination process.
- A passing grade of 70.00 or higher is required on all parts of the screening process for placement on the ranked Civil Service eligible register.
- The examination process is designed to sample and measure the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Applicants claiming veterans' preference points in accordance with RCW 41.04.010 as amended and meeting eligibility criteria must submit form DD214, or its equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that characterizes his or her service as qualifying discharge as defined in
- Hiring offers are contingent upon successful completion of a City-paid pre-employment physical and possible drug screen.
- This job classification is represented by Everett Municipal Employees Local 113, AFSCME.
- New hires begin employment at the first step of the salary range.
Filing Closes: October 5, 2025
Open/Competitive
A25055
The City of Everett provides a to eligible members consisting of the following:
- Kaiser Permanente CORE HMO or HMA Self-insured Medical Plan
- Dental Plan 12 through AFCME Council 2 Trust
- Vision insurance through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
- Life Insurance for the employee in the amount of 1x the annual salary
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Policy
Benefits for the eligible employee and eligible dependents begins the first month following the employee's hire date (i.e. if hired in March, benefits start April 1st.) Premiums for Delta Dental and VSP Vision are paid by the City on behalf of the employee for single or family coverage. Premiums for HMA Medical and Kaiser Medical Coverage are shared by the employee. Premiums for Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage on behalf of the employee are paid by the City.
An additional life insurance benefit is available through a Voluntary Life insurance program for the employee, spouse and children. The employee pays the premiums for this benefit.
It is mandatory that both the City and the employee pay into the Department of Retirement Systems for Washington State.
Three voluntary Deferred Compensation programs are available for employee participation.
A Flexible Spending Plan is available that allows you to make pre-tax contributions for Health Care reimbursement and/or Dependent Care reimbursement for eligible expenses not covered by medical insurance.
Employees are responsible for their own Long Term Disability premiums through the AFSCME Union. Contact (425) 303-8818 or c2everett@council2.com for information on premiums and coverage.
The Employee Assistance Program EAP is provided free of charge to eligible employees and family members.
Vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits are provided to eligible employees in accordance with the Labor Agreement.
01
Important! Please read ALL of the instructions below: Please treat this supplemental questionnaire as a TEST. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be the source of information used to determine whether you meet the eligibility requirements to move on in this process. Please note that strictly copied AI answers tend to not score well.Your supplemental questionnaire will be individually reviewed and evaluated. The supplemental questionnaire will be "blind rated," and raters will only have the information you have provided on this questionnaire. Applicants will be accountable for the accuracy of their representations made in the supplemental questionnaire. These representations will be verified by the City. I have read and understand the above instructions.
- Yes
- No
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Do you have current possession of a valid Washington State EL01 electrician certificate of competency and any appropriate renewals? Please provide certification number and upload the certification.
03
Please describe IN DETAIL how you meet the minimum requirements for the City of Everett Electrician. The requirements are:Graduation from a high school or vocational school, possession of a general journey level (ELO1) electrician license, AND three (3) years of related journey level electrical experience in a commercial setting.
04
Please describe IN DETAIL examples from your experience of your ability to troubleshoot issues during your career and explain what repairs were made. A minimum of (3) three examples.
05
Please describe IN DETAIL your experience performing switching operations in large switchgear or similar installations. Please provide a specific example of how you determined safe work protocols and personal protective equipment.
06
Please describe IN DETAIL your experience working on HVAC and lighting controls systems. Please provide specific examples of each.
07
Please describe IN DETAIL your experience providing hands-on electrical training and supervision to others.
08
Please describe IN DETAIL your ability to read and interpret blueprints, one-line diagrams and , layouts. Please provide specific examples and include how NFPA 70 was used in the work.
09
Please describe IN DETAIL your experience referencing and using NPFA 70, NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E, and WAC-296-46B. Please provide how each code reference was used.
10
Please describe IN DETAIL your experience with the operation of the following:a. Man lift equipment b. Powder actuated toolsc. Underground locating equipmentd. Equipment used for tracing and mapping existing circuits
11
The following question will not negatively affect your score if you do not answer them or have no experience to share. However, if you do have experience in any of the following, your answers may increase your overall score. Please describe IN DETAIL your experience performing electrical maintenance on a multi-unit commercial building HVAC system. Please provide a specific example.
12
The following question will not negatively affect your score if you do not answer them or have no experience to share. However, if you do have experience in any of the following, your answers may increase your overall score. 1Please describe IN DETAIL your experience performing maintenance and working on a high leg service. Please provide a specific example.
13
The following question will not negatively affect your score if you do not answer them or have no experience to share. However, if you do have experience in any of the following, your answers may increase your overall score. Please describe IN DETAIL your involvement in emergency electrical work. Please provide a specific example and include any safety precautions implemented.
14
The following question will not negatively affect your score if you do not answer them or have no experience to share. However, if you do have experience in any of the following, your answers may increase your overall score. Please describe IN DETAIL any experience you have had with shunt trip panels and breakers.
Required Question