Industrial Maintenance Electrician - West Point

Job Description:

Industrial Maintenance Electrician - West Point

Description

Summary

This position is open continuously until filled.

To ensure your application is given priority, please submit your materials by April 20th, 2026, our first review date.
This recruitment will hire for 2 positions. In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Industrial Maintenance Electrician, West Point Career Service vacancies within the Wastewater Treatment Division over the next 6 months.

Looking for a challenging, but rewarding, opportunity as an Industrial Maintenance Electrician. King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division has current openings at our West Point Treatment Plant. This position will be part of a combined Instrumentation and Electrical Team. You’ll have the opportunity to use and expand your technical skills while continuing to grow in the Electrical field. Work can be sometimes independent, or part of a team setting, as part of the overall Operations and Maintenance Team. As a mission critical employee for King County, our efforts directly support operations as we collaborate with other crafts and work groups to resolve plant issues and achieve common goals. This position comes with competitive pay, and excellent benefits that include generous time off.

About the Role
The role of an Industrial Maintenance Electrician for King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division includes performing a variety of highly skilled journey-level work by constructing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and wiring a wide variety of equipment and conducts preventive maintenance programs at a wastewater collection and treatment facility, including pumping and regulating stations. Works as Journey level electrician, independently or cooperatively with other electricians, other skilled trades and industrial plant operations staff. Works safely in an industrial setting using appropriate PPE, using proper Lock-Out Tag Out procedures around electrical, mechanical, and environmental hazards, including working in Permit-Required Confined Spaces.
This role will be involved in a variety of large- and small-scale plant reliability improvement projects.
About the Team
King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division carries out essential work that protects the environment and all members of the public. We are comprised of a group of professionals that strive to deliver outstanding service through a collaborative effort both at our treatment plants and offsite collection facilities. The instrumentation and electrical group are a critical component within the wastewater treatment division helping to fulfill the county’s mission to protect the region’s water, air, land and natural habitats.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Industrial Maintenance Electrician, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity .

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, c omprehensive benefits , and growth opportunity.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on low (0-1000 volts), medium (1KV-72.5KV) and high (72.5KV-242KV) voltage switchgear, transformer, and distribution systems and power generation systems including standby emergency generators, co-generating systems, and ancillary equipment.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on motor control centers, including associated control devices such as relays, timers, switches, and interlocks.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair variable frequency and direct current drives including adjustment of speed profiles, troubleshooting and repairs to component levels and replacement when needed.
• Install, troubleshoot, reprogram, and modify programmable logic controllers. Design and modify control circuits and related control devices and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of uninterruptible power supply equipment, including servicing and replacing batteries and other battery power sources.
• Perform thermal imaging of electrical equipment, interpret results, create reports, and repair problems.
• Schedule outages and coordinate activities. Perform proper electrical Lockout/Tagout to support maintenance efforts plant wide.
• Write material requests as needed to replace defective parts and to obtain additions to the spare parts inventory.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent training which clearly demonstrates journey level status.
• Knowledge equivalent to three years of related journey-level experience in an industrial or manufacturing plant.
• Knowledge of federal electrical codes, electrical theory, and Instrument Society of America standards. Skill in applying industry codes and guidelines in the design, installation, and maintenance of plant electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of and experience in applying safety practices for electrical (low, medium, and high) voltages, mechanical and environmental hazards such as hazardous chemicals, gases, and confined spaces.
• Knowledge of principles of electrical distribution and generation and equipment including but not limited to transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, disconnect switches, voltage regulators, automatic transfer switches, synchronizing and power monitoring equipment.
• Knowledge of different functions of electrical equipment including but not limited to battery, control, automation, lighting, motor, heating, and cooling. Knowledge of and skill in electrical troubleshooting and diagnosis. Knowledge of electrical test equipment used for electrical troubleshooting, diagnosis, and preventative maintenance. Equipment includes but not limited to ammeter (AC/DC), megohm meter, multimeter, oscilloscope, tachometer, power quality analyzers, thermal imaging cameras and meters.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite.

Physical Requirement:

• Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors at times, in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work at heights from ladders, scaffolding, and lifts.

Workplace Exposures:

• Outdoors environment during wet weather, confined spaces.

Competencies you bring:

Manages Complexity : Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Communicates Effectively : Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Drives Engagement : Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
Action Oriented : Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Demonstrates Self-Awareness : Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
Instills Trust : Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Required Licenses:

• A valid, unencumbered Washington State Driver’s License.

It Would be Great if You Also Bring:

• Wastewater Experience.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: 1 400 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA 98199. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week with 4-10hr or 5-8hr schedule options available. This position is overtime eligible. This position requires the ability to work all shift schedules and to report to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions and be on a rotating call list upon completion of a 9-month probationary period. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by SEIU Local 925.

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment: (subject to change)

• Technical Assessment: April 21st - 23rd (tentative)
• Interviews: May 5th & May 6th, 2026 (tentative)

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application (Required)
• Resume (Required)
• Cover Letter (Required)
• Responses to the supplemental questions (Required)

Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook , (formerly Twitter) , Instagram , YouTube and our WTD Blog .

Discover More about DNRP: Visit our website , explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook , (formerly Twitter) , LinkedIn , TikTok , Instagram , YouTube and Keeping King County Green News .

Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.

Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Emiliya Makaryan at [email protected] .

King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here .

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$48.65 - $61.67 Hourly