Job Description

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The Electrician II/III is a skilled position in the inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of water/wastewater treatment process equipment, pumping and lift station equipment, and automated process controls. Starting as an Electrician II requires a Journeyman Electrical license issued by the State of Colorado, or reciprocal state, and starting as an Electrician III requires a Master Electrical license issued by the State of Colorado, or reciprocal state. Work involves technical field maintenance projects, and the installation, inspection, repair, and testing of electrical and hydraulic equipment used in the processing and treatment of the City’s water and wastewater systems. Incumbent is responsible for coordinating a variety of tasks in maintaining a reliable treatments system program. Assignments and instructions received from the Plant Maintenance Supervisor and performed in accordance with established policies, procedures and technical guidelines with work reviewed through conferences, reports, and results obtained.

It is a mandatory requirement of this position to work overtime, take weekend duty, and be on-call for treatment facility and utility system emergencies. Must be able to reach the City limits, within 60 minutes after being contacted, when on-call. This is a safety-sensitive position.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Public Works and Utilities Department, which maintains and enhances the safety and well-being of the community by providing exceptional water and wastewater service, and maintaining the City’s extensive network of street infrastructure. The department continuously strives to meet the needs of the community by constantly focusing on customer service, efficient and effective utilization of resources, safety, innovation, and teamwork.

Every employee is accountable to:

Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
Support and promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of practices, methods, and tools used in pipe fitting, electricity, electronics, and millwright
Demonstrate the knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary to conduct safe work around mechanical and electrical equipment, and in enclosed spaces subject to the accumulation of methane gas and hydrogen sulfide
Demonstrate knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, SCADA, solid-state circuitry, computer interface with equipment alarms, equipment monitoring systems, and dedicated data radios
Demonstrate knowledge of control loop and telemeter systems
Demonstrate knowledge and troubleshooting of variable frequency drives and RFSS
Troubleshoot and facilitate corrective action on pumps, motors, process equipment, controls, and instrumentation
Communicate clearly,plan, organize, and effectively lead a group of skilled workers in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale in rapidly changing situations under normal, stressful, and/or emergency situations
Establish and maintain effective written and verbal communication skills, and build positive relationships and rapport with other team members within the work group, the division, the department, and across City employees
Demonstrate the principles and practices of water and wastewater pumping operations
Demonstrate the principles involved in the operation of water and sewer pumps, and electrical meters and controls
Analyze situations quickly and objectively, recognizing established precedents and practices, and use resourcefulness in meeting new problems
Understand and follow written and oral instructions, read and interpret sketches and blueprints, and perform routine mathematical calculations
Independently assess workload, and determine appropriate course of action; establish and maintain control over situations as they develop, and make pro-active, informed decisions concerning routine operational functions
Demonstrate skill in use and care of tools and equipment common to the trade
Perform CPR and basic first aid

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
1. Perform inspections, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs water/wastewater treatment process equipment, pumping station equipment, storage tanks and lift stations, and automated process controls, including:

Performing pump, lift station, and storage tank inspections
Maintaining and repairing of process controls, motors, pumps, valves, and related equipment
Installing, aligning, grouting, and adjusting new and rebuilt equipment

2. Inspect, troubleshoot, test, and repair three-phase motor control centers, including:

Pneumatic
Hydraulic
Electronic process control instrumentation
Removing and overhauling pumps, motors, compressors, and process equipment
Building mechanical systems
Requisitioning parts and materials for needed repairs

3. Assists Plant Maintenance Supervisor with monitoring outside contracts to secure and maintain compliance with Federal and State regulations, City Codes, specifications, contract documents, and regulations, including:

Assisting the Plant Maintenance Supervisor in the preparation of bid documents for assigned projects
Monitoring outside contractors inspecting and making repairs to treatment facilities, sanitary sewer lift stations, and water pumping stations
Working independently on field inspection and making decisions exercising technical judgment, taking remedial action when needed
Monitoring, reviewing, and approving invoices submitted by contractors
Consulting with supervision on unusual or difficult cases
Interpreting and explaining ordinances, codes, regulations, and policies to contractors, homeowners, and other interested parties
Investigating and answering requests, suggestions, and complaints from superiors and citizens
Coordinating activities with other departments and divisions to ensure that compliance with all applicable City standards and specifications are met

4. Responsible to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing while providing appropriate customer service and interaction, including:

Participating in City programs, task forces, peer groups, and professional organizations
Providing customer service and explanation of activities
Maintaining appropriate courtesy while with the public
Mediating disputes
Presenting a professional appearance and demeanor
Preparing and submitting effective written reports, memos, activity logs, etc., to all levels of the organization
Demonstrating effective oral communication skills with the public and other members of the department
Demonstrating effective communication via the radio and other portable devices
Keeping supervision updated of activities planned and completed

5. Performs work safely, including:

Operating City vehicle
Operating light equipment and machinery used in utilities operations
Maintaining safe driving record

6. Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Other Duties and Responsibilities
1. May act as a lead worker over a small group of employees or supervise in the temporary absence of the Plant Maintenance Supervisor
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required :

Graduation from high school or completion of GED
Possession of State of Colorado (or reciprocal state) issued Journeyman or Master Electrical license
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of hydraulic pumps, motors, and process controls related to water/wastewater treatment
Must possess a valid driver license, provide proof of a safe driving record, and maintain a safe driving record for continued employment

Preferred :

Possession of State of Colorado (or reciprocal state) issued Master Electrical license
Certified for working in the field for the following: confined space entry and gas detection
Vocational trade school or military school course work in electricity, mechanics, pipefitting, and instrumentation, or related field
CPR and first aid knowledge
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements
The position is physical in nature and requires sufficient physical strength and stamina to:

Sit to perform daily office tasks and drive to work sites, and stand on all types of terrain; frequently walk over uneven terrain to perform field work
Frequently squat, bend, and kneel to perform maintenance on water systems; balance, reach overhead, below shoulder, and twist to perform daily maintenance duties
Occasionally climb water towers or tanks up to 200 feet in height in all weather conditions
Occasionally crawl in confined spaces to perform inspections and maintenance
Frequent light/firm grasp and handling to operate office equipment and safely use heavy repair tools; fine manipulation to perform repairs and daily tasks
Constant stepping up and/or down to enter and exit vehicles, climb stairs and ladders
Safely operate vehicles, including those with a standard transmission
Normal vision and hearing are needed to perform inspections, office tasks, and observe work area for potential hazards
Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds twenty (20) feet to move supplies and bags of concrete to work sites; occasionally lift 120 pounds to remove manhole covers from ground level; occasionally push and/or pull up to 100 pounds of material and tools; occasionally push and/or pull greater than 100 pounds to pull crates

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is routinely performed indoors and outdoors with occasional exposure to extreme temperatures. Work is performed year-round with exposure to high voltage in moist areas. Exposure to confined spaces, chemicals, fumes, methane gas with limited ventilation, and human and medical waste products exist.On-call and overtime duties are required for emergencies.
Required Materials and Equipment
Operate light to heavy equipment and machinery used in utilities operations, such as cherry pickers, overhead cranes, boom trucks, and forklifts, as well as other similar equipment. May also operate electrical test equipment, diesel-powered electrical generators, basic hand and shop tools, saws, welders, ladders up to 35 feet in height, and two-way radios. Personal computers and keyboards, telephones, adding machines, and other basic office equipment are also used.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Background check including employment references, criminal history, and driving record review
Technical knowledge/skills assessment including, but not limited to: verbal and/or written testing of electrical knowledge,
Hands-on practical exam on a desk-bench
Drug screen
Physical
Must be legally entitled to work in the United States

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

Health and Dental
Flexible Spending
Pension/Retirement Plans
Term Life Insurance
Long-term Disability
Survivor Benefits
Wellness Program
Career Development Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, and on the job injury

For a more detailed overview of our General Non Exempt employee benefit package:
Benefit Package

The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule

Less than 3 years - 0%
3 to 4 years - 60%
4 to 5 years - 80%
Over 5 years - 100%
For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested

The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

Closing Date/Time: 11/16/2026 8:30 AM Mountain

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