Senior Electrician

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens and swimming pools. Our mission is to equip employees and the public for well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment and vibrant community. We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, adults and seniors. Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value.

Equity & Inclusion Seattle Parks and Recreation commits to advancing equity and social justice in our department and in every neighborhood by growing a dynamic and diverse workforce, developing strong investments, growth opportunities and beneficial partner strategies as we acknowledge and pledge to close disparities created by historical practices which often hindered workforce development, environmental justice, access to quality open spaces, programs and facilities.

Seattle Parks and Facilities Maintenance Division performs maintenance at over 25 miles of boulevards, 465 parks, including 26 community centers, 8 indoor swimming pools, 2 outdoor (summer) swimming pools, 4 environmental education centers, 2 small-craft centers, 4 golf courses, and an outdoor stadium. We place strong emphasis on providing excellent customer service to the public, clients, and staff to ensure public safety and enjoyment while they are at SPR facilities and parks.

Seattle Parks & Recreation Facilities Maintenance is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Senior Electrician vacancy. All general maintenance of Parks owned buildings, structures, community centers, swimming pools, wading pools, fountains, spray parks, playgrounds, docks, boat ramps, etc. are covered by the unit.

The Senior Electrician will be the senior lead for a crew of up to eight electricians, one electrician apprentice and temporary electrician employees. This position will set priorities and assign work to the crew, while coordinating with the other shops and work groups within the division, inspecting completed work for compliance with electrical and local standards, workmanship, and neatness. You will report to the Electrician Crew Chief.

We are currently recruiting for one (1) regular, benefited position on the Day Shift between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on a 4-day, 10-hour shift.

• Lead, schedule & assign daily work orders; determine priorities based on available crew members.

• Review blueprints, electrical schematics, project plans and specifications of electrical equipment installations.

• Diagnose & repair malfunctions in electrical equipment or control systems such as boilers, pumps, generators, air