Maintenance Apprentice (Electrical/Electronic) (Vacancy)

Maintenance Apprentice (Electrical/Electronic) (Vacancy)

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Maintenance Apprentice (Electrical/Electronic) (Vacancy)

Salary

$25.82 - $32.26 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

-V2

Department

59 Department of Public Service

Division

Division of Traffic Management

Opening Date

08/05/2026

Closing Date

8/19/ :59 PM Eastern

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Definition

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for learning to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and/or electronic equipment, wiring systems and accessories; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Learns how to install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate electronic equipment in order to maintain proper operating standards;

Learns how to install, test, repair, and replace electrical equipment such as relays, switches, controls, and instrumentation both on and off plant grounds for AC and DC voltage and milliamp current;

Learns how to test, repair, diagnose, and replace electrical equipment such as motors and motor starters, switches, controls, and switchgear;

Learns how to operate various electronic test and measurin g devices such as a multimeter, oscilloscope, calibrator, line tester, RF power meter, megger, power analyzer, infrared thermography, vibration analyzer, and other diagnostic tools in order to test equipment and ensure proper functioning;

Learns how to test defective equipment to determine cause of malfunction;

Learns how to interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and manufacturers' manuals to assist in troubleshooting and repairing electrical and electronic equipment;

Learns how to draw and modify electrical wiring diagrams and schematics;

Learns how to utilize and/or program remote terminal units and programmable logic controllers; learns how to program electronic equipment;

Learns how to utilize computer software to program and adjust equipment, such as Programmable Logic Controllers, Variable Frequency Drives, soft starters, and SCADA;

Maintains and updates daily work records and files on repair history of equipment;

Accesses plant equipment or facilities via ladders, stairs, motorized lifts, etc;

Drives motor vehicle to and from job site and other work-related locations;

Practices safety related to performance of duties to include use of personal protective equipment and precautions when working with and around power sources, mechanical equipment, and chemicals.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of the twelfth school grade and successful completion of the classroom portion of a vocational training program in HVAC, electrical trades, electronics, robotics, or a closely related program. Substitution(s): Six (6) months of experience in electrical work and/ or electronics devices, instrumentation, or control systems work can substitute for the vocational portion of the educational requirement. A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of the twelfth school grade completion.

Posses sion of a valid driver’s license.

SPECIAL NOTE

Vocational programs as part of a high school curriculum may qualify. This classification may be used for externship opportunities.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: -V2

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Alexander Zillner

Department of Public Service

Division of Traffic Management

111 N. Front Street / 7th Floor

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645- 6470

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The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

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Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at for further information.

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City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330 Columbus, Ohio, 43215

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