POSITION DESCRIPTION
CITY OF MUNCIE, INDIANA
SANITARY DISTRICT
POSITION: Journeyman 1 Electrician
DEPARTMENT: Water Pollution Control Facility
WORK SCHEDULE: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., M-F
JOB CATEGORY: LTC (Labor, Trades, Crafts)
DATE WRITTEN: July, 2025
STATUS: Full-time
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The City of Muncie Sanitary District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would cause undue hardship.
Incumbent serves as Electrician for the City of Muncie Sanitary District Water Pollution Control Facility, responsible for performing electrical maintenance on various equipment and/or lift stations.
JOURNEYMAN I (ONE): Journeyman 1electrician typically represents a more entry-level or basic role.
Basic Electrical Work: This includes tasks like installing and repairing wiring, fixtures and outlets in residential and commercial settings.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance: They can diagnose and fix common electrical problems.
Safety Compliance: Ensuring electrical systems adhere to safety codes.
Supervision: Often works under the supervision of more experienced electricians or a supervisor.
DUTIES:
Performs skilled electrical maintenance on various equipment and/or lift stations, including major and minor repairs, and services all systems, maintaining compliance per manufacturer’s specifications.
Troubleshoots and repairs electrical control systems, such as 110, 208, 220 and 440 volt systems.
Assists Journeyman II, Master electricians and Maintenance Manager in determining equipment needs and purchases as needed.
Conducts inspections and responds to emergency services as needed, including utilizing lockout/tagout while working on machinery.
Works with Journeyman II, Master electricians and Treatment Plant Contractor when electric control systems are installed to maintain and/or repair systems upon completion.
Operators various hand and/or power tools in performance of duties, including, but not limited to, hammer, screw drives, wrenches, ratchets and files.
Operates various machinery and/or equipment in performance of duties, including, but not limited to, pallet jacks, forklifts, manlifts, overhead crane, grinders, drill presses, rigid threaders, electrical meters and laptop computers.
Responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
Performs related duties as assigned.
I. SKILLED AND KNOWLEDGE:
High school diploma or GED and prior electrical experience in installations, repairs and maintenance. Trade school or apprenticeship program preferred. Possession of required electrical certification.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of Department policies and procedures and safety techniques and skills.
Knowledge of mechanics of equipment used by the Department, and ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated processes, tasks and skills.
Knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to read and interpret detailed prints, sketches, layouts and specifications.
Ability to properly operate various hand and/or power tools in performance of duties, including but not limited to hammers, screw drivers, wrenches, ratchets and files.
Ability to properly operate various machinery and/or equipment in performance of duties, including but not limited to, pallet jacks, forklifts, manlifts, overhead crane, grinders, drill presses, rigid threaders, electrician meters and laptop computers.
Ability to physically perform assigned duties, involving sitting/walking at will, standing/walking for long periods, working in extreme temperatures, walking on uneven terrain, lifting/carrying object weighting more than 50 pounds, pushing/pulling objects, crouching/kneeling, bending, reaching, and handling/grasping/fingering objects.
An ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other City departments, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
Ability to comply with all employer and Department policies and work rules, including but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace and personal conduct.
Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of Department information and records according to state requirements.
Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form.
Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment.
Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and work rapidly for long periods, often under time pressure.
Ability to apply knowledge of people and/or locations, plan and layout assigned work projects and perform arithmetic calculations.
Ability to occasionally work extended, weekend, and/or evening hours and occasionally travel out of town for continued education/training, but not overnight.
Ability to serve on call and respond to emergencies on 24-hour basis from off-duty status.
Possession of a valid Indiana Driver’s License and a demonstrated safe driving record.
II. RESPONSIBILITY:
Incumbent perform specific duties according to supervisor with work priorities primarily determined by electrical emergencies. Assignments and objectives are set jointly by incumbent and immediate supervisor by following standard operating procedures or policy and procedural manuals. Care and skill are required to protect equipment, and incumbent may respond to situations involving potential physical harm to self and others. Periodically, decisions are made in the absence of specific policies, and/or guidance from supervisor.
Incumbent reports directly to Maintenance Supervisor.
III. PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Incumbent’s duties often require moderate physical exertion, involving sitting/walking at will, sitting/standing/walking for long periods, lifting carrying objects weighting more than 50 pounds, pushing/pulling objects, crouching/kneeling, bending, reaching, driving, close/far vision, color/depth perception, handling/grasping objects, and hearing sounds/communication.
IV. WORKING CONDITIONS:
Incumbent performs duties on electrical equipment throughout the WPCF, including walking on uneven terrain, working extreme temperatures, and near chemicals, fumes, odors, dust and dirt, in a noisy environment, high places, and in confined areas. Safety precautions must be utilized, and incumbent must wear protective clothing or equipment. Incumbent occasionally works extended, weekends and/or evening hours and occasionally travels out of town for continued education/training, but not overnight.
APPLICANT/EMPOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This job description for the position of Journeyman I for the Water Pollution Control Facility describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions.
