Part Time Electronic Technician Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $23.68 - $32.02 Hourly
Location : 3530 Central Ave SE, Canton, OH
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: M70-26
Department: Water Reclamation Facility - WRF
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Wage Information
Starting Hourly Rate Range: $23.68 - $32.02
This is a part-time position with the City of Canton. An Employee in in a part time position may work up to twenety-nine hours a week and their schedule will be determined by the City. Employees in this position will be offered paid vaction, sick time and a retirement plan.
Interested in this position? Please submit your application through ohio 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 is responsible for performing calibration, maintenance, and repair of various types of instrumentation, control devices, and electrical equipment; this includes complex computers as required for the ongoing operations of the Water Reclaimation Facility (WRF) facilities sufficient to meet applicable water quality criteria.
Distinguishing Features of the Class:
Performs maintenance and repair functions as described in the above General Statement of Duties, including manual dexterity as needed to perform fine calibration of instruments and controls. Physical mobility required for walking, bending, and stooping to inspect equipment and instrumentation throughout the facilities and for occasionally lifting motors, fans, and heavy tools.
Examples of Work:
Responsible for calibration of all metering and control systems, including combinations of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic components. Performs frequent inspections to observe equipment and ascertain whether functioning properly. Makes repairs or calibrations as necessary. Checks motors for proper electrical loading. Cleans motors. Determines circuit amperage. Cleans, adjusts, and repairs motor starting equipment. Installs, wires, and calibrates new and existing equipment as needed. Provides temporary wiring for movable equipment. Installs new lighting fixtures and repairs existing lighting equipment. Maintains repair parts inventory on all equipment and advises management of items to be purchased. Maintains records of maintenance and repair activities as required by supervision.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of computers, electronics, pneumatic systems, hydraulics, telemetering principles, and equipment, electricity, motors, and motor controls. Good technical judgment. Ability to analyze situations and develop workable solutions. Ability to present ideas effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to assist and advise supervision.
Acceptable Experience and Training:
An Associate's degree from a college, university, or training school of recognized standing in electronics and electricity; at least three years of practical experience in similar work; or any other combination of knowledge, training, and experience with provides the necessary skills is acceptable. Must possess a valid State of Ohio Drivers' License at all times.
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 WRF.
Testing Information
SHOULD TEN OR FEWER QUALIFIED APPLICANTIONS BE RECEIVED, AN EXAMINATION MAY NOT BE REQUIRED UNLSS 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 QUAIFIED APPLICNATS 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 and 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.
01
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

02
Did you graduate from an accredited high school or have a GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have an at least an Associate's Degree from a college, university, or training school of recognized standing in electronics and electricity; at least three years of practical experience in similar work; or the combination of knowledge, training, and experience which provides the necessary skills?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have thorough knowledge of computers, electronics, pneumatic systems, hydraulics, telemetering principles, equipment, electricity, motors, and motor controls?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have good technical judgment and the ability to analyze situations and develop workable solutions?

• Yes
• No

07
Have you tested for this position with the City of Canton in the last 4 months?

• Yes
• No

Required Question