City of Greensboro
Power Greensboro’s Future – Join Us as a Water Plant Electrician!
Are you a skilled electrician who takes pride in doing the job right? The City of Greensboro’s Water Resources Department is looking for a dependable
Water Plant Electrician
who’s ready to put their technical expertise to work in a role that keeps our community running. If you’re committed to quality, safety, and teamwork, this is a strong career move with long‑term stability.
Compensation and Benefits:
Hiring Salary Range : $50,376.00 - $57,573.00
Full Salary Range : $43,755.00 - $78,299.00
Benefits information available at https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/people-culture/benefits.
Work Schedule : Either five work days with 8‑hour shifts or four work days with 10‑hour work shifts.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Essential, Steady Work:
Support the operation of water treatment facilities that thousands of residents rely on every day.
Hands‑On Technical Challenge:
Work with motors, pumps, transformers, and electrical systems across low, medium, and high voltage.
Team with Purpose:
Join a group of seasoned professionals who value craftsmanship, safety, and reliability.
Growth & Skill Building:
A North Carolina Electrical License is preferred—but if you don’t have it, we’ll support you in earning it within 18 months.
Strong Benefits & Stability:
Enjoy competitive pay, retirement options, healthcare coverage, and paid leave as part of a respected municipal team.
About the Role As a
Water Plant Electrician , you will play a key role in maintaining the electrical systems that power water treatment facilities and distribution system stations. Your responsibilities will include:
Assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining
electrical circuits, breakers, motor control centers, fixtures, and equipment
Diagnosing malfunctioning systems using schematics, manuals, prints, and test equipment
Working with
motors, pumps, transformers, analytical equipment, and wiring
across a range of voltages
Using the
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
to generate work requests, document repairs, and track parts and labor
Procuring parts and materials through requisitions, procurement cards, or capital requests
Following direction—whether verbal, written, or electronic—and working both independently and as part of a team
Physical Requirements This role requires bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, standing, climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs., and working in noisy, dirty, or inclement environments.
Your Career Path A role like this taps into a lifelong trade—and the City supports electricians who want to grow. With experience and continued development, you may advance into positions such as:
Senior Electrician
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Maintenance Supervisor
Plant Operations Leadership Roles
These roles offer broader responsibility, higher technical skill, and leadership opportunities within the Water Resources Department.
Ready to Bring Your Expertise to a Team That Values It? If you’re an electrician who takes pride in solid work, problem‑solving, and keeping essential services running, we’d like to meet you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with the City of Greensboro.
This job is Non‑Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma / GED
4+ years of documented electrical experience
Forklift license (or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire)
Valid driver's license
Microsoft Office experience
Preferred Qualifications:
NC Electrical License
Previous experience working with or around water/wastewater equipment
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Water Plant Electrician
who’s ready to put their technical expertise to work in a role that keeps our community running. If you’re committed to quality, safety, and teamwork, this is a strong career move with long‑term stability.
Compensation and Benefits:
Hiring Salary Range : $50,376.00 - $57,573.00
Full Salary Range : $43,755.00 - $78,299.00
Benefits information available at https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/people-culture/benefits.
Work Schedule : Either five work days with 8‑hour shifts or four work days with 10‑hour work shifts.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Essential, Steady Work:
Support the operation of water treatment facilities that thousands of residents rely on every day.
Hands‑On Technical Challenge:
Work with motors, pumps, transformers, and electrical systems across low, medium, and high voltage.
Team with Purpose:
Join a group of seasoned professionals who value craftsmanship, safety, and reliability.
Growth & Skill Building:
A North Carolina Electrical License is preferred—but if you don’t have it, we’ll support you in earning it within 18 months.
Strong Benefits & Stability:
Enjoy competitive pay, retirement options, healthcare coverage, and paid leave as part of a respected municipal team.
About the Role As a
Water Plant Electrician , you will play a key role in maintaining the electrical systems that power water treatment facilities and distribution system stations. Your responsibilities will include:
Assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining
electrical circuits, breakers, motor control centers, fixtures, and equipment
Diagnosing malfunctioning systems using schematics, manuals, prints, and test equipment
Working with
motors, pumps, transformers, analytical equipment, and wiring
across a range of voltages
Using the
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
to generate work requests, document repairs, and track parts and labor
Procuring parts and materials through requisitions, procurement cards, or capital requests
Following direction—whether verbal, written, or electronic—and working both independently and as part of a team
Physical Requirements This role requires bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, standing, climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs., and working in noisy, dirty, or inclement environments.
Your Career Path A role like this taps into a lifelong trade—and the City supports electricians who want to grow. With experience and continued development, you may advance into positions such as:
Senior Electrician
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Maintenance Supervisor
Plant Operations Leadership Roles
These roles offer broader responsibility, higher technical skill, and leadership opportunities within the Water Resources Department.
Ready to Bring Your Expertise to a Team That Values It? If you’re an electrician who takes pride in solid work, problem‑solving, and keeping essential services running, we’d like to meet you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with the City of Greensboro.
This job is Non‑Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma / GED
4+ years of documented electrical experience
Forklift license (or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire)
Valid driver's license
Microsoft Office experience
Preferred Qualifications:
NC Electrical License
Previous experience working with or around water/wastewater equipment
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