Public Works Department

provide quality services with commitment, courtesy and pride.

The Palo Alto Public Works is currently accepting applications for Water Quality Control Plant Electrician.

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PALO ALTO PUBLIC WORKS

Palo Alto Public Works

The Public Works Department's mission is to provide quality services with commitment, courtesy, and pride. In partnership with the Palo Alto community, we strive to offer efficient, cost-effective and environmentally responsible services that make Palo Alto a beautiful, vibrant and appealing City in which to live and work.

Accredited by the American Public Works Association in 2015 and reaccredited in 2019, Palo Alto’s Public Works Department is the first agency to achieve this distinction in Silicon Valley.

Open Positions

Water Quality Control Plant Electrician

$110,968 - $136,260.80 Annually

This position will be a member of a team of four electricians that services the needs of the Water Quality Control Plant. This team has an on-call responsibility to after-hours issues at the plant which are especially needed during storm season.

Sufficient education, training and/or experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities which would typically be acquired through:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade AND
Completion of an accredited electrician apprentice program, or (depending upon position), Associate of Sciencedegree in electronics or equivalent experience.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License
May be required to work on standby and/or overtime in emergency situations
Ability to work under the conditions of a wastewater treatment plant environment and work safely around hazardous chemicals, confined spaces, electricity and water
Ability to pass an annual physical certifying incumbent to work in a self-contained breathing apparatus and must maintain a face seal while using the self-contained breathing equipment.

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Benefits

Fantastic benefits package, to learn more click here.

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Retirement CalPERS

You can earn between 5% - 100% of your salary as your *paycheck* in retirement! The average of your highest earning salary combined with your service years will determine your pension amount.

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Medical

Our menu of plans includes HMO options at zero payroll deductions with low $15 co-payments or low cost PPO plans with the flexibility to see doctors at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation.

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Dental & Vision

Fully paid plans for employees & dependents. Dental includes coverage up to $2,100 per person per year. Vision includes coverage for prescription glasses and contacts on a bi-annual basis.

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Vacation

120 - 200 hours annually depending on years of service. That's approximately 3 - 5 weeks per year!

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Other PTO

Up to 96 hours of sick leave per year & 12 paid holidays per year.

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Life and AD&D Insurance

Fully paid life insurance for one times your annual salary. Optional supplemental insurance offers to increase your coverage amount.

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Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Reimbursement

Up to $1,500 a year for job related educational & career opportunities depending on employee group.

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Alternative Work Schedule

Many employees adhere to a 9/80 work schedule resulting in a 4-day work week every other week.

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Commuter Incentives & CalTrain Go Pass

Walk, Bike & carpool credits plus 25% City subsidized transit benefits & fully paid CalTrain Go Pass (depending on work location).

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Paid Parental Leave

All employees are eligible for up to 6 weeks of paid leave following the birth of a child, adoption of a child, or placement of a foster child in their home.

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