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Industrial Electrician I/Trainee

Employer
Fairfax Water
Location
Herndon, Virginia
Salary
We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package.
Closing date
Nov 3, 2021

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Job Details

Fairfax Water has an immediate opening for an Industrial Electrician I/Trainee.  This position under close supervision of a Supervisor or a more experienced Industrial Electrician, provides assistance with the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and calibration, servicing, maintenance, modification and repair of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems (HVAC) and controls used in all Fairfax Water facilities.

Essential functions include:

Provides assistance with the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical/HVAC systems and equipment by:

  • Assisting with the daily electrical operations of Fairfax Water’s water treatment plants and related pumping facilities to ensure uninterrupted production and reliability of equipment.
  • Assisting with the completion of new installation and preventive maintenance of electrical equipment and systems at Fairfax Water facilities.
  • Maintaining lighting systems and assisting in the maintenance of fire alarm systems, elevators and overhead cranes.
  • Making frequent inspections of all HVAC equipment to ensure proper operation as required by the preventive maintenance program.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

Graduation from high school or GED and an interest in learning electrical and HVAC systems (preferably in an industrial environment), or any equivalent combination of education, experience and knowledge. Ability to learn electrical and HVAC theory, the functions and maintenance of electrical systems, tools and equipment and safety regulations. Ability to learn how to read and work from drawings and electrical schematics. Ability to learn HVAC electrical and electronic control circuits including computerized control systems. Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment.  This position is also subject to random testing after hire.  Possession of a valid driver’s license and good driving record.  Must be willing to attend and successfully complete a four-year electrical apprenticeship program and complete coursework in HVAC.  “Fairfax Water requires new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to legally required exceptions.”

About Fairfax Water

Fairfax Water is a respected leader in the drinking water industry, supplying drinking water to nearly two million people in the communities of Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Herndon, Vienna, Alexandria, Falls Church, and Fairfax City.  We are Virginia’s largest water utility and one of the 25 largest water utilities in the country, serving one of every five Virginians who obtain their water from public utilities. We aim to uphold customer trust by providing water of exceptional quality and reliability at a reasonable price, supporting the high quality of life and economic vitality of Northern Virginia.

To review the full requirements for the position please go to our website at www.fairfaxwater.org and apply online.  Fairfax Water offers competitive salaries as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent health insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and a defined benefit retire

Company

Fairfax County Water Authority (Fairfax Water) is Virginia's largest water utility, serving one out of every five Virginians who obtain their water from public utilities. Nearly 1.5 million people in the Northern Virginia communities of Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Alexandria depend on Fairfax Water for superior drinking water.

That's 1.5 million friends, neighbors and family members. We don't need any other reason to demand the highest in water quality standards!
Chartered in 1957 by the Virginia State Corporation Commission as a public, non-profit water utility, Fairfax Water operates four water treatment plants with a combined capacity of 262 million gallons per day. The plants include the Corbalis Treatment Plant, operating on the dependable and free-flowing Potomac River in the northwestern area of Fairfax County, and the Griffith Treatment Plant on the impounded Occoquan River in the southeastern area. Water is distributed throughout Fairfax Water's service area through nearly 3,200 miles of water mains.

Fairfax Water produces, on average, 148 million gallons of water per day. More than 235,000 mostly residential accounts in Fairfax County comprise about 60 percent of total water sales. Approximately 40 percent of total water sales are wholesaled to Loudoun and Prince William Counties, the City of Alexandria, the Town of Herndon, Ft. Belvoir and Dulles Airport. Revenues in 2005 were $120 million.

Fairfax Water is governed by a ten-member Board of Directors composed of Fairfax County citizens who are appointed by the elected Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County. A General Manager, supported by a senior staff of engineering and business professionals, manages the day-to-day operations of Fairfax Water.
Summary of Benefits
Regular Full-time Employees

PAID LEAVE
? Vacation Days Per Year Service Years
13 0 < 3 years
19 3 < 15 years
26 15+ years

? Sick Leave
13 days per year for you and/or your household dependent's illness and care.

? Holidays
JAN New Year's Day, Inauguration Day & Martin Luther King Day
FEB Presidents' Day
MAY Memorial Day
JULY Independence Day
SEPT Labor Day
OCT Columbus Day
NOV Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day & Day After Thanksgiving
DEC Christmas Eve (1/2 Day) & Christmas Day
** Plus one Discretionary Holiday to be taken during the calendar year.

INSURANCE
? Health which also includes Medical / Dental / Vision / Rx
? Life
? Long-Term Disability (effective after 36 months of employment)
? Voluntary Long-Term Care (at employees' cost)

RETIREMENT

? Fairfax Water Retirement Plan
? 457 Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

? Tuition Reimbursement
? Professional Development
? Child/Adult Care Reimbursement Plan
? Flexible Spending Accounts
? Holiday Parties and Picnics
? Credit Union Membership
? Direct Deposit

Fairfax Water is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to our employees and their eligible dependents, as well as opportunities for continued education and professional development.

Employee-paid premiums and contributions are deducted on a pre-tax basis.

This review is intended to be a brief summary of the major benefits provided by Fairfax Water. In all instances, plan documents and policies govern the eligibility and administration of each benefit plan.

Company info
Website
Location
8570 Executive Park Avenue
Fairfax
VA
22031
US

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