Maintenance Electrician

Job Description:

Maintenance Electrician

Description

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Public Works Department, Operations Division
Pay Range: $26.10-$39.82 per hour
Work Location: 5310 Municipal Ave
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Application Deadline: July 6, 2026

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What you'll do

• Inspect, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment to ensure continuous, safe operation of public infrastructure.
• Install, repair, and maintain control wiring on pumps, valves, fans, motor starters, main switchgears, and related equipment to support reliable system performance.
• Perform maintenance and repair on specialized lighting and power systems, including remote controls, distribution panels, direct current generators, switchboards, and other related electrical equipment.
• Complete electrical work on remote control systems such as intake sluice gate motors, ensuring accurate operation and system responsiveness.
• Install control switches in control room bench boards and install stand-by station service transformers to support operational continuity.
• Use standard and specialized electrical tools and instruments, including voltmeters, ammeters, power-factor meters, synchroscopes, and frequency meters, and assist Electronic Technicians as needed.

What success looks like

• Electrical systems operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with standards.
• Repairs and installations are completed accurately the first time, minimizing downtime.
• Preventive maintenance reduces emergency failures and service interruptions.
• Tools and testing equipment are used correctly and safely.
• Supervisors and operations staff can rely on your technical expertise and follow-through.

What you get

• Hands-on technical work with complex electrical systems.
• Opportunity to grow skills in controls, power systems, and industrial electrical maintenance.
• A dependable team environment focused on safety and quality work.

Why this role matters
Electrical systems power essential City operations, from water control to facility management. This role ensures those systems function safely and without interruption. Your work directly supports public safety, infrastructure reliability, and the services residents depend on every day.

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REQUIRES

• High school graduation and 3 years of progressively responsible experience performing routine and moderately complex electrical maintenance and repair work; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience.
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies.
• May be required to possess a valid MO Class A, B, or C CDL prior to the end of the probationary period as determined by the department.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.
• Preference given to those with any prior Public Works experience.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to [email protected] .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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