SENIOR MAINTENANCE REPAIRER ELECTRICIAN-Water Department
The City of Millville is seeking a qualified, dependable, and safety-conscious individual to join our Water Department. This full-time position supports essential municipal water operations through electrical maintenance and repair.
POSITION DETAILS
Civil Service Classification: Competitive
Employment Status: Full-Time, Non-exempt
Annual Salary: $42,575.08 – $72,115.75
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM; on-call as needed
Posting dates: October 23, 2026- November 6, 2026 @ 4:30pm
POSITION SUMMARY
Under direction, performs routine general electrical work and less difficult maintenance, installation, inspection, repair, and servicing of electrical circuits and equipment. Uses standard hand tools and basic testing equipment; may lead a small maintenance unit, perform general maintenance, and carry out related duties.
What You’ll Do:
- Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, install, and repair electrical circuits, fixtures, outlets, switches, wiring, control equipment, and related components.
- Use basic testing devices, hand tools, soldering equipment, and appropriate safety procedures; perform splicing and basic conduit or electrical box installation.
- Maintain and clean tools and equipment; perform general maintenance as assigned.
- Follow sketches, work orders, and verbal or written instructions; keep accurate records using manual or electronic systems.
- Electrical maintenance and troubleshooting of municipal water wells, pumping stations, and treatment facilities.
- Electrical maintenance and troubleshooting of pump motors, control panels, motor starters, and electrical connections.
- Electrical maintenance and troubleshooting of water-level controls, pressure switches, alarms, and monitoring equipment.
- Electrical maintenance and troubleshooting of emergency backup generators and related electrical components.
- On-call maintenance, electrical safety procedures, and minimizing interruptions to water service.
- May lead assigned maintenance staff and perform other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience required: At least one (1) year of electrical work involving a variety of installation and/or maintenance tasks in a professional setting.
Preferred: experience in a municipality with comparable work.
License: A valid New Jersey driver’s license is required.
CDL is preferred but not required at time of hire.
Knowledge and abilities: Familiarity with electrical tools, materials, methods, safety precautions, basic color coding and cable types; ability to follow instructions, safeguard supplies, maintain records, communicate effectively, and direct assigned staff when needed.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
In accordance with the Council 18 Collective Bargaining Agreement: medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits offered after 60 days (subject to eligibility); paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; applicable public pension participation upon qualification; and training and development opportunities.
CIVIL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
This is a competitive New Jersey Civil Service position. Applicants must meet the New Jersey Civil Service Commission requirements for this title. Appointment is subject to applicable Civil Service rules, examination, and certification requirements.
https://info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/03430.htm
HOW TO APPLY
Apply through the City of Millville employment opportunities Include relevant electrical experience, training, and qualifications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The City of Millville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to protected status under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available in accordance with applicable law.
Join the City of Millville Water Department and put your skills to work serving our community!