Canton Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $24.99 - $31.95 Hourly
Location : 3530 Central Ave SE, Canton, OH
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: M69-26
Department: Water Reclamation Facility - WRF
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Wage Information
Salary: $24.99 - $31.95 Hourly
This is a part-time position with the City of Canton. An Employee in a part-time position may work up to twenty-nine hours a week and their schedule will be determined by the City. Employees in this position will be offered paid vacation, sick time and a retirement plan.
Interested in this position? Please submit your application through by clicking the "Apply" button on the posting. Applicants MUST submit a copy of their valid driver's license and any other documents pertinent to this position with their application.
This is an open examination. To be eligible for this examination, all applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or have a permanent residence card. Applicants must be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.
Job Description
General Statement of Duties: An employee in this classification performs routine and preventative maintenance and repair of all types of electrical equipment and controls.
Distinguishing Features of the Class: Responsible for the proper functioning of all electrical equipment. Physical mobility required for walking, bending, climbing, and stooping to inspect electrical equipment throughout the facilities and for lifting tools, work materials, and motor starting equipment. Inspects electrical equipment throughout the facilities.
Examples of Work: Checks motors for proper electrical loading. Determines circuit amperage. Cleans, adjusts, and repairs motor starting equipment. Wires new equipment. Provides temporary wiring for movable equipment. Cleans motors. Checks and maintains high voltage switchgears and transformers. Assists contractors for proper installation. Repairs and/or replaces circuit breakers from 12 volts to 600 volts. Works with 12,000 volt power fuses. Installs new lighting fixtures and repairs existing equipment. Other related duties, not listed but consistent with and similar in nature to the above examples, may also be required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of electricity, motors, motor controls, high pressure sodium, mercury vapor, fluorescent, incandescent lighting, and National Electric Code. Ability to interpret wiring diagrams from vendors and engineers, diagnose electrical problems, and make necessary corrections.
Acceptable Experience and Training: High school or GED, completion of electrical training at a technical school; and a minimum of five years of related and relevant experience; or any combination of knowledge, training, and experience which will provide the required knowledge and skills.
Waste Water Treatment incentive pay shall be paid to employee(s) in this classification provided the employee possesses a Class I, II, or III Certificate as issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, and is an employee of Water Reclamation Facility (WRF).
Testing Information
SHOULD TEN OR FEWER QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS BE RECEIVED, AN EXAMINATION MAY NOT BE REQUIRED UNLESS TESTING IS NEEDED TO MERGE APPLICANTS ONTO AN EXISTING LIST. NAMES WILL BE PLACED ON AN ELIGIBILITY LIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR APPLICATION FILING DATE
SHOULD MORE THAN TEN QUALIFIED APPLICANTS REGISTER FOR THIS EXAMINATION, THOSE APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE FORMAT, LOCATION, DATE, AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION.
Repeating an Exam: Per OAC Rule 123: 1-9-01, an applicant who has competed in a civil service examination cannot repeat that examination or take an examination for the same classification within FOUR MONTHS from the date of original examination, unless an alternative form of examination is given, or unless other standards are specific in the examination announcement.
Rating: Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established, your name will remain on the list for a period of one (1) year.
Additional Information
*DISCLAIMER* All applicants should receive an email from noreply@governmentjobs.com confirming that their application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Civil Service at jobs@cantonohio.gov to confirm that your application went through.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS
As provided in ORC 124.23C, any person who has completed service in the uniformed services, who have been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service, and who is an Ohio resident and any member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who has completed more than 180 days of active duty service pursuant to an executive order of the President of the United States or an act of Congress of the United States may file with the director a certificate of service or honorable discharge (DD-214 - Long version), and upon this filing, the person shall receive an additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the person's total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.
A member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who successfully completes the member's initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the person's total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.
NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT
Pursuant to Civil Service Rules applicants are hereby advised that the position of employment being examined for is subject to a drug test. Accordingly, eligibility is not considered final until drug testing has been successfully completed with a negative result.
NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Be advised that candidates may be subjected to a confidential background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal record check and driving record check.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.
BY ORDER OF THE CANTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Rachel A. Bell, Director
Anna M. Moeglin, Assistant Director
City of Canton permanent, full-time employees (working 30 hours per week or more) and their eligible dependents become eligible for comprehensive health benefits on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Health benefits include hospitalization, outpatient services, prescription coverage, dental and vision coverage, and group life insurance.
Time off benefits may include paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
Full-time employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about the program and how to qualify, visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
All Safety Forces (Police and Fire) become members of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension (OP & F). All other employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).
For additional information regarding benefits, contact the Human Resources Department at 330.438.4136. Click to access the benefits flyers.
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Are you a U. S. Citizen, or do you have a valid permanent resident card? (Must attach valid permanent resident card when completing application to qualify).

• Yes
• No

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Did you graduate from an accredited high school or have a GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

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Have you completed electrical training at a technical school; and do you have a minimum of five years of related and relevant experience; or any combination of knowledge, training, and experience which will provide the required knowledge and skills?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a thorough knowledge of electricity, motors, motor controls, high pressure sodium, mercury vapor, fluorescent, incandescent lighting, and the National Electric Code? And do you have the ability to interpret wiring diagrams from vendors and engineers, diagnose electrical problems, and make necessary corrections?

• Yes
• No

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Have you tested for this position with the City of Canton in the last 4 months?

• Yes
• No

Required Question