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Electrician-3 - Central Services Facility

Great Lakes Water Authority (Glwa)

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Electrician-3 - Central Services Facility with Great Lakes Water Authority (Glwa) in 6425 Huber St Detroit, MI 48211, paying $37–$55.71 an hour ($76,960–$115,877 a year). Posted Aug 17, 2026.

Pay
$37–$55.71 an hour ($76,960–$115,877 a year)
Location
6425 Huber St Detroit, MI 48211
Employment type
Full-time
Employer
Great Lakes Water Authority (Glwa) (public utility)
Posted
Aug 17, 2026

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Job Description

Compensation
$37.00 - $55.71
(Based on Experience)
Summary
Repair and maintain a variety of plant electrical equipment in the water and wastewater treatment plants, field services, pumping stations, and other comparable installations. This position performs routine maintenance required as per scheduled maintenance planning, OSHA, and/or MIOSHA regulations.
Job Responsibilities
Lead in troubleshooting, replacing, repairing, testing, assembling, and disassembling equipment and devices such as motors, variable frequency drives, motor control centers, batteries, uninterrupted power supply, generators, switchgear, overhead and pole lights, control panels, sensors, and meters
Assist with calibration and adjustment of equipment and devices
Install wire and cable
Perform conduit fabrication (if required by the facility)
Provide support for the planning and scheduling of work orders
Use maintenance management system to
i
nitiate, generate, and track backlog of work orders
Assist with review of capital improvement project studies, design, and contract drawings
Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties
Install and troubleshoot electrical equipment and devices for plant projects as needed
Conduct preventative and predictive maintenance on facility equipment
Read and interpret plans, schematics, process control flow diagrams, and system/network drawings
Order parts and make repairs to equipment promptly
Provide detailed drawings and wiring diagrams
Review capital improvement project studies, design, and contract drawings
Provide direct assistance in the solution of unusual or difficult maintenance problems
Analyze and evaluate maintenance records to establish preventative maintenance schedules and spare part inventories
Forecast material and equipment needs
Consult on control systems maintenance, wire instrumentation, and control equipment
Lead, train, and mentor apprentices
Required Education and Experience
At the time of application, applicant must:
High School Diploma or GED
AND
Two (2) years of experience at Electrician Level 2 or six (6) years (12,000 hours) of experience as a licensed Electrical Journeyman
Five (5) years of on-the-job experience in water, wastewater, manufacturing, industrial, or related field
State of Michigan Master Electrician License
OR
Two (2) years of experience at Electrician Level 2 or six (6) years (12,000 hours) of experience as a licensed Electrical Journeyman
Five (5) years of on-the-job experience calibrating instrumentation control systems
Certification(s):
IBEW-UA (EPRI) Instrumentation Calibration Certification
or
ISA CCST Level 1 Certification
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Familiarity with equipment, operations, practices, and safety precautions relevant to the water, wastewater, manufacturing, industrial, or related field
Four (4) years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician
Other Requirements
Valid Michigan Driver's License
Ability to work irregular hours, to commute to GLWA facilities and work sites
Essential Requirements
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential duties of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
This position requires the ability to climb, bend, twist, carry, crouch, crawl, hit, push, pull, and other efforts requiring considerable physical strength. This position also requires the ability to lift a minimum of sixty (60) pounds, walk, stand, or work for long periods, demonstrate normal color perception, hear audible alarms, detect abnormal equipment sounds, and visually inspect equipment and processes at any time of the day or night. Employees will be required to wear respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment; and perform scaffold, confined space, elevated and underground work. Employees will also be required to pass a bio-mechanical physical and vision test, yearly baseline physical, and fit test for respirator/Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use their hands to handle, feel, or operate equipment.
Environmental Working Requirements:
This position requires the ability to work in all conditions involving exposure to outside elements and seasonal weather. Work may be performed near open water, and systems with hazardous chemicals that are acidic, highly corrosive, heat-producing, and potentially explosive. The noise level in this work environment is usually loud. Work may be performed in confined spaces, hazardous areas that require respiratory protection and personal protective equipment (PPE), and under slippery and wet conditions.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and team member discount programs. Retirement and Retirement Health Savings are effective the first day of employment.
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Note: Part-Time employment is not eligible for health benefits, however, is eligible to participate in the 457 Retirement Plan.
GLWA is an equal opportunity employer.
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Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED AND Two (2) years of experience at Electrician Level 2 or six (6) years (12,000 hours) of experience as a licensed Electrical Journeyman Five (5) years of on-the-job experience in water, wastewater, manufacturing, industrial, or related field State of Michigan Master Electrician License OR Two (2) years of experience at Electrician Level 2 or six (6) years (12,000 hours) of experience as a licensed Electrical Journeyman Five (5) years of on-the-job experience calibrating instrumentation control systems

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