Who we are We keep on growing because we only hire the best, and our customers love us for it. We’ve been at this a long time here in the South Sound. You’ve probably seen our trucks and our ads. What you don’t know is what it’s like to be a part of a team like this. How much you feel appreciated when you don’t cut corners. How much we inspire ongoing training and education. How it feels to have customers rave about you and demand that you’re the only technician that works in their home. People often come to us looking for a job. They stay with us because they find a fulfilling career, room to grow, and opportunities to excel. Why we need you Because we offer top of the line products and services, we need a top of the line electrician who genuinely cares about the customer and look at this opportunity as not just a job but a career. The big task We are looking for an electrician that can diagnose, and repair residential systems and lead customers to informed and confident buying decisions as well as installing circuits for our residential HVAC systems. Key sub tasks • Maintain communication with dispatch, your manager, parts and installation teams. • Keep your company truck clean, inside and out. • Keep your truck inventory up to date. • Properly complete paperwork. • Maintain a clean and professional appearance. • Have and maintain a clean driving record. • Participate in training allowing you to grow and develop as a professional. Skills and experience Washington State 02 electrical license in good standing preferred Experience quoting and presenting options to customers preferred, but we will provide training if this is a new skill for you Excellent communication and customer service skills - we provide ongoing training What we offer • Company supplied, take it home at night, new and safe company truck. • Medical Insurance - we pay 100% of your insurance premiums for health, dental, and vision. • New technology, including iPhone, iPad & access to integrated software. • State of the art tools, parts and supplies. • 401k Plan • A team to be proud of. This is last on the list because it’s most important. We care about our team, and expect you to bring that same caring when you join. Learn more about us If you want to be part of something bigger than just a job. You will work in a place where you will be appreciated by your team and customers, and where your work has a direct affect on the success of the company. If this sounds like you, spend a little time learning about Capital Heating & Cooling by visiting www.CapitalHeatingAndCooling.com. When you're ready, please follow the directions to apply for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer
See More Details >>What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people's lives, the planet and our company's performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day. Position Title: Maintenance Electrician Pay Rate: $44.81 Sign-on Bonus: $500 after 90 days, $500 after 6 months, $500 after 1 year and an additional bonus at 2 years Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time Mandatory overtime and weekend work Off Shift Physical Location: 7727 Union Mills Rd SE Olympia, WA 985033 The Job You Will Perform: • Maintain production equipment • Following all safety rules and practices • Perform preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components; and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels • Perform emergency / break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations • Accurately use measurement and test equipment • Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam system, and other repairs and installations as needed • Install wire and conduit for newly installed and existing equipment such as conveyors, programmable controllers, converting and corrugating machinery • Replace faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and position sensing devices such as proximity switch timers, scanners and photo electric devices • Diagnose and repair/replace faulty electronic components such as printed circuit boards • Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems • Troubleshoot drives, i.e. AC and DC • Read electrical block diagrams, schematics as well as PLC ladder logic • Maintain clean and organized work areas, and cleanup work areas as part of completing assigned tasks • Accurately and completely prepare and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork • Trouble-shoot and solve problems • Self-motivated, able to follow through to completion with assigned responsibilities • Maintain teamwork with other associates • Perform other duties as assigned by supervision The Skills You Will Bring: • Electrical Aptitude • Troubleshooting Expertise • Mechanical knowledge and experience • Must be able to pass an advanced industrial skills and instrumentation/electrician knowledge test prior to interview process The Benefits You Will Enjoy: • One week of vacation after one year of service, ten paid holidays after 90-day probationary period, two paid floating holidays and one paid birthday holiday provided during the second year of service. • Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program • Medical & Dental • Added Benefits: Vision, Home/Auto/Pet Insurance Options • Life & Disability Insurance The Career You Will Build: • Leadership training • Promotional opportunities The Impact You Will Make: We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you will see why our team members say they are Proud to be IP. The Culture You Will Experience: International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture. The Company You Will Join: International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world's largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what's next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com. International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919. International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919. Olympia WA 98503-1811
See More Details >>Under general direction of a Public Works (PW) Maintenance Supervisor, the Senior Electrical Maintenance Technician performs fully skilled journey-level repairs, maintenance, inspection, installations, and construction work as well as maintenance management work in the office as assigned. The primary purpose of this position is to install, operate, and maintain automated traffic signals and street lighting. It also provides direct support to water, wastewater, facilities, and other activities within the city. This position is responsible for duties which include, but are not limited to, plan review and construction inspections; training, leading and directing work relating to a variety of maintenance projects; providing on-site supervision on significant projects; maintaining system maps, as well as the inter-local work agreements with our local partners; small projects and advising on general construction issues; working as a member of the crew and participating as a fully skilled journey-level in the maintenance, repair and installation of related facilities and systems. Assist senior staff and/or crews performing a variety of maintenance or administrative projects. This announcement will remain open until filled. We will begin screening the applications immediately upon receipt and hiring on an as-needed-basis. The hiring manager reserves the right to make hiring decisions at any time. Therefore, it is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible. Please note: the Hiring Manager reserves the right to make changes to this posting at any time. This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next six (6) months.These duties include but are not limited to the following: Supervision & Leadership • Prioritizes, and schedules daily work, schedules equipment and personnel, assigns work, requisitions materials needed to complete projects, and frequently participates as a working member of the crew. • Plans and assigns other crews and employees to projects or maintenance work. • Maintains high standards of behavior and performance. • Provides leadership to other maintenance employees through positive relationships, demonstrated knowledge and adherence to safety and work rules. • Ensures that employees are meeting project schedules and are performing work assignments in an efficient and safe manner. • Assures crews and employees regularly perform at high levels that meet the City's standards for technical skills, interpersonal behaviors, and customer contacts. • Monitors day-to-day operations; anticipates, and troubleshoots problems where needed, assures staff respond quickly and appropriately to citizen inquiries, requests for services, and/or complaints. Investigates and resolves complex or significant problems relating to trouble calls and complaints. • Assures a safe working environment by enforcing appropriate safety regulations and implementing necessary employee orientation, training, and workplace operating policies and procedures. • Performs administrative functions as assigned; including inventory, operational reports, record-keeping and statistics, policy research and development, budget monitoring and research for budget preparation, special projects, employee training, performance evaluation, and assistance with recruitment and selection. • Assists Maintenance Supervisor with the development of goals, priorities, and the work program for the Division. • Regularly takes initiative in recommending changes in work methods, policies, and procedures to improve levels of service delivery and improve overall operating efficiencies. • Responds quickly and appropriately to citizen and customer inquiries, requests for services, and/or complaints. Investigates and resolves complex or significant problems relating to problematic calls and complaints. Communicates with supervisor on complex or significant issues. • As needed for emergencies, absences, or operational needs, works in the field performing maintenance, repair and/or installations of related facilities or systems. • Perceives when non-routine activities are required and offers to help without needing to be asked. Modifies workload to assist with an emergent problem, assignment, or project whenever feasible. Division Administration • Reviews plans and attends all pre-construction meetings for all developer projects and City construction projects that involve section’s facilities. • Conducts walk-throughs and final warranty inspections for all new construction projects involving City owned facilities, infrastructure, and sites. • Generates a punch list of corrections needed and forwards to project inspectors for action. Assist project Inspectors when needed. • Works with Engineering and Water Resources Divisions (Stormwater) to identify special project needs and suggest recommended improvements to project design for areas of their responsibility, including recommendations for corrections or changes to the City's development guidelines and construction standards. • Provides updates and corrections to City maps to the City's senior surveyor for correction. Prints maps for special projects and work crews or to troubleshoot problems as needed. May make mapping corrections and updates as necessary. • Uses other computer software programs including maintenance of databases to support operations. • Uses work management software to accurately track labor and asset maintenance. Creates preventative maintenance routines, when necessary, to ensure maintenance standards are met. • Adds and removes assets to the asset management system and GIS. • Responsible for ensuring accidents and injuries are appropriately documented by field staff. May also assist in the creation of modified duty agreements. • When City owned assets are damaged or destroyed, creates billing sheets to recover repair costs. Budget and Asset Inventory Management • Assists Operations Division Maintenance Supervisor in maintaining the section budget. Monitors budget monthly to ensure expenditures and revenues are accounted for and corrects discrepancies immediately. Performs research for budget preparation and maintains records as assigned. • Following the City’s purchasing policies, purchases materials and/or contracted services for the work of the section. • Performs administrative functions, which includes inventory, operational reports, record-keeping and statistics, policy research and development, and special projects as assigned. • Purchase inventory and maintains sufficient emergency inventory repair parts as needed for assigned work section. Other duties as assigned: • Performs related work and special projects as assigned. • Perform Journey-Level Maintenance Work when needed. • Responds to after hour calls to make emergency repairs or handle emergency situations as needed. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A High School Diploma or G.E.D. AND three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in electrical maintenance and construction, with an emphasis on traffic control signals and street lighting. Must also have at least one (1) year of work experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, lead and assume responsibility in work situations, experience may have been obtained concurrently.OR • May have a combination of experience, education, and training that would substitute for the level of knowledge and ability required. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSE(S): • Possession of Washington State Labor and Industries (L&I) General Journey Level Electrician (EL01) Certification at date of hire. • Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Level I Traffic Signal Electrician offered by International Municipal Signal Association Certification or an equivalent vendor at the time of hire. • Possession of valid Level II Traffic Signal Electrician certification from the International Municipal Signal Association within three (3) years of hire date. • Commercial Driver's License endorsement class A, with air brake and tank endorsement within twenty-four (24) months of hire. • Flagging certification and industrial first aid/CPR training and certification. • Must pass a background investigation. • Must pass pre-employment medical testing for the ability to perform the essential functions of the position and maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. • Must have a valid Washington State driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the City and the City's insurance carrier. • Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be complete as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Knowledge of: • Principles and practices of effective supervision and performance. • Various Federal, State, and City guidelines that are applicable to the work done in the division. • Traffic signal controller software plans and electrical specifications. • Mathematics pertinent to electrical systems and wiring schematics. • Occupational hazards and demonstrated "safety consciousness" and intent to comply with pertinent safety regulations, standards, and guidelines. • Lock out. tag out, and working on energized circuits. Skill in: • Reading and interpreting electrical codes, wiring schematics, blueprints, specifications, and manuals. • Learning the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment of the traffic signal, utility, street lighting, and building systems trades. • Inspecting electrical work on City construction projects. • Completing work in a safe and quality manner, reflecting good workmanship, and in compliance with NEC & WAC codes. • Keeping accurate records of maintenance actions and emergency repairs for liability issues and rebates. Ability to: • Inspect street construction electrical work and make construction recommendations. • Repair of all electrical systems necessary for the operation of traffic signals, street, lights, and facilities as requested. • Use considerable initiative and judgment in directing a maintenance and repair program. • Lead and direct maintenance support staff and effectively coordinate assigned projects. • Evaluate maintenance work for conformance to standards. • Effectively schedule labor, equipment, and materials for the timely completion of projects. • Use of a computer for entry of work orders, maintenance management information, staff reports, purchasing, and other administrative tasks. • Proficiently perform and train others in the maintenance and repair duties and equipment operation tasks associated with divisional work. • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. • Perform strenuous physical activity required to perform the essential duties of the position. • Work in the field in all weather conditions and over rough terrain. • Gain knowledge of Maintenance Management Software. • Work with engineering on the development of signals and plan review. • Portray an image of knowledge, confidence, professionalism, fairness, and caring.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Lacey, WA typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a significant presence in Washington, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Lacey earn an average of $1,556 per week, with an annual overtime average of $48,992. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
