Salary : $73,944.00 - $118,372.80 Annually
Location : Public Works, 951 Okeechobee Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, FL
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 2026-05-06
Department: Public Works
Division: Electrical
Opening Date: 05/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Starting Salary: The starting rate of pay is the minimum of the salary range. Exceptions to the starting rate of pay based on qualifications and/or experience that exceed the minimum qualifications may occur and require approval by the Director of People & Culture (HR) and/or Town Manager. The starting salary rate may not exceed the midpoint of the range is ($87,117.58).
Position SummaryThis is skilled supervisory work involving the maintenance and repair of electrical motor control systems, lift stations, storm pumping stations, SCADA telemetry systems, street light and building electrical systems and traffic control equipment. This includes identifying, planning and scheduling all preventative maintenance and repair activities associated with the Electrical Bureau while utilizing the existing PM schedule and Town work order system.
Work involves supervision of employees in the Electrical Bureau, and performance of diagnostic repairs in connection with the electrical system in traffic control, street lighting, SCADA telemetry, storm and sewer station motor control systems and town buildings. Employee is required to work independently without direct supervision, to exercise initiative and judgment in job performance, plan and organize work schedules and is responsible for training and evaluating assigned personnel. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Facilities Division Manager.
Key Responsibilities - Assigns, directs and supervises the work of employees and vendors engaged in maintenance and repairs of the Town infrastructure.
- Knowledge of motors and pump control systems including variable frequency drives (VFDs) and submersible type motors.
- Reviews billing/invoices from vendors and submits for payment.
- Keeps time reports, prepares and submits reports on material used; requisitions materials and supplies used in the electrical program.
- Perform diagnostic checks, repairs and preventive/general maintenance of motor controlled systems in storm and lift stations, traffic control and telemetry equipment.
- Installs, tests, and maintains traffic control and telemetry equipment, specifically Econolite traffic control systems and cabinets.
- Repairs conduit, electrical ballasts, poles, and wiring in and adjacent to the Town's street lighting system.
- Works on and around electrical control cabinets with 480 volt supply voltage and follows all safety procedures.
- Knowledge of various type of transducers and level control systems including Multitrode, Contegra and back up float systems.
- Diagnose and repair electrical problems related to generators, automatic transfer switches, automatic time controls, and related electrical apparatus and equipment by performing diagnostic checks and preventive maintenance. This includes periodic megging, testing and inspection to ensure proper operation of all Town owned motors, generators and automatic transfer switches (ATS).
- Assists the Facilities Division Manager with preparation of the proposed budget and monitors yearly expenditures.
- Enters and retrieves information utilizing various computer programs including EDEN, Cartegraph, Lucity, Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Plans, designs and analyzes construction, installation and/or maintenance projects.
- Maintains schematics, control diagrams, blue prints and information books on Town owned electrical systems.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications - High School Diploma; or GED equivalent.
- Electrical trade or vocational school training and four years' experience as a licensed journeyman electrician required. Minimum of one year supervisory experience required.
- Must have a valid State of Florida Class E Operators License.
- Valid Palm Beach County or State of Florida Journeyman Electrician's License preferred.
- CPR/First Aid Certification preferred.
- Available at any time for emergency situations.
- This position may be required to provide support prior to, during and immediately following a major storm event or emergency situations, such as tropical storms/hurricanes, or other emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
Skills and Competencies - Considerable knowledge of the electrical codes, and of accepted safety standards, and ability to interpret them to others.
- Ability to analyze and modify electrical pump control circuits.
- Knowledge of the theory, methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment of the electrical trade, and their application to electrical wiring and electrical installation in residential, commercial and industrial premises.
- Considerable knowledge of various computer programs, including spreadsheets and word processing programs.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the electrical trade and of the necessary safety precautions including lock out/tag out and confined space entry procedures.
- Ability to work safely from a bucket truck.
- Knowledge of first aid, including CPR.
- Knowledge of the construction and functions of a wide variety of electrical equipment used in traffic control, street lighting systems, lift and storm stations.
- Ability to interpret sketches, penciled layouts, and blueprints, and to determine conformity to building regulations.
- Ability to effectively train, supervise and evaluate subordinate personnel while directing the completion of projects in a professional, effective, and timely manner. Must be able to complete employee evaluations.
- Must have the ability to evaluate the performance of vendors and contractors based on existing contracts, analyze failures, and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
This is a non-exempt position paid on an hourly basis which is eligible for overtime.
The Town of Palm Beach offers a compressive benefits package that includes health, prescription, dental and other supplementary benefits. Refer to the page and Retirement Guide for more information on these programs.
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Do you possess a valid Florida Driver License or have the ability to obtain same within 30 days of employment?
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)?
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Do you have electrical trade or vocational school training in the field?
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Describe your experience as a licensed journeyman electrician.
- Less than four years
- Four years to less than seven years
- Seven years or more years
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Describe your supervisory experience.
- Less than one year
- One year to less than three years
- Three years to less than seven years
- Seven years or more
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Do you have a Palm Beach County or State of Florida Journeyman Electrician's License?
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