The City of Boise is looking for a skilled Industrial Electrician to support our Public Works utilities. In this role, you’ll work on complex electrical systems, perform hands-on troubleshooting and repairs, and help keep critical infrastructure running smoothly. You’ll also assist with facility maintenance across other city buildings and help promote electrical safety through training and best practices.

This is meaningful work that supports essential city services—and comes with outstanding benefits.

Why Work Here?

• Zero-premium healthcare for you and your family

• Lifetime pension through PERSI

• Generous time off: 3 weeks vacation, 96 hours sick, 12 holidays

• Paid parental leave, student loan forgiveness eligibility, wellness incentives, and more

If you’re looking for a stable, hands-on role where your skills make a difference, this could be it.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• High school diploma or equivalent and
• 4 years of experience in an industrial plant, performing journey-level work installing, maintaining and conducting repairs on industrial electrical systems.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Journey-level Electrician license issued by the State of Idaho.
• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Ability to obtain an Idaho Wastewater Treatment Class I License or Operator in Training (OIT) within six months of employment.
• First Aid and CPR Certifications.

Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check
• Drug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.
• This position is required to handle hazardous materials that if mishandled, place the general public at risk of serious injury.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• High school diploma or equivalent and
• 4 years of experience in an industrial plant, performing journey-level work installing, maintaining and conducting repairs on industrial electrical systems.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Journey-level Electrician license issued by the State of Idaho.
• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Ability to obtain an Idaho Wastewater Treatment Class I License or Operator in Training (OIT) within six months of employment.
• First Aid and CPR Certifications.

Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check
• Drug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.
• This position is required to handle hazardous materials that if mishandled, place the general public at risk of serious injury.

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