Facilities Electrician

Definition

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The pay range for this position is $31.32 - $35.43 per hour, DOE.

The Missoula County Facilities Department is seeking a FACILITIES ELECTRICIAN to join their team. This position performs complex work as a professional electrician. Works on technical controls, and other systems to support communications sites, safety, security, power and environmental control systems throughout Missoula County.

Details: We are accepting completed application submissions until 5:00 p.m., Monday, August 25, 2025 . It is in your best interest to apply by this date.
To Apply:

• Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested/submitted.
• Please include with a complete application the following attachments: A letter of interest, a resume, and a Montana Commercial Journeyman Electrical license
• Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

Representative Examples of Work

Performs troubleshooting of electrical equipment, devices and control systems including all phases of electrical work on AC & DC motors, generators, panelboards, lighting and control panels. Uses building management software to track trend and monitor maintenance issues. Provides project coordination and planning. Assesses and defines scope of work, reviews plans and drawings, oversees the work of vendors, and problem solves with the team. Coordinates with other trades on projects. Performs troubleshooting and testing of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) including panic alarms, electronic locks, all detention facility electronic operations, and alarm workstation monitoring, and lighting controls. Performs hardware installation, control cabinet construction, and software programming. Maintains documentation and information on all projects. Maintains data in Sharepoint and Dude solutions (Missoula County’s asset essentials software used to monitor equipment), and updates master spreadsheets. Installs and replaces electrical equipment, devices and control systems including design builds, control cabinet repairs and new construction. Installs high and low voltage wiring, raceways and supporting structures. Maintains and repairs technical and electrical building systems. Performs technical maintenance and repair to generators, switch gear and solar equipment at remote mountain transmitter site facilities in all weather conditions. Orders and maintains an inventory of technical and electrical supplies, parts and components. Ensures compliance with all department policies including the tool control policy. Makes recommendations on technical systems and attend meetings on projects throughout Missoula County. Provides technical input to department and county managers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma, or GED certification.
  
• Requires a Montana Commercial Journeyman Electrical license.
  
• Requires two years of experience as a commercial or industrial journeyman electrician.
  
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Must possess a valid Montana Driver's License. Work assignment in the Missoula County Detention Facility requires passing an extensive background check prior to completion of the probationary period.
  

Physical/Environmental Demands

The work involves performing all manner of work associated with journeyman electrician status, exposing the employee to potentially life-threatening situations related to low and high voltage electricity. The work requires considerable physical activity, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Requires frequent walking, stooping, bending, climbing of stairs and ladders, and lifting of moderate to very heavy objects (50 to 100 plus pounds) with the use of mechanical or people assists. Requires frequent work in cramped spaces, kneeling and crawling. The work requires the physical ability to operate a snowmobile (training will be provided), drive a four-wheel drive motor vehicle, walk or use snowshoes to access remote sites; and ability to operate a forklift. Work may be performed in inclement weather including during extreme weather conditions. Requires work outside of normal business hours. The employee will be required to serve in an on-call capacity on a rotational basis which requires carrying a cell phone. Requires work in a detention facility and may require contact with pre- and post-adjudicated state and county inmates posing a variety of security risks. Work may cause exposure to health hazards such as sewage and blood-borne pathogens.

Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in a scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!
Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region.
Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.

This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

Missoula County will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:

Excellent Medical Health Benefits- Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $258.00 per pay period.

Medical deductible is $500 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.

Flexible Benefits Plan- Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.

Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical and Accident Insuranceare offered through Mutual ofOmaha.

Public Employees Retirement System- Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.

Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS)- A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Working for Missoula County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.

Supplemental Retirement Benefitsare offered through Valic or Nationwide.

Sick Leave- Full-time employees accrue 7.38hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once you have been an employee for 90 days.The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Vacation Leave- Full-time employees accrue 9.24 hours per month and are eligible to use leave after continuous employment for a period of 6 full months. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays- The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years.

Paid Parental Leave (PPL)-In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Missoula County 6 continuous weeks of PPL to eligible full-time employees that have been with the county for 180 days. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Tuition Assistance- Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Missoula County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.

Closing Date/Time: 8/25/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

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