Electrician I/II - Citywide

About the role

The City of San José is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Electrician. As a member of the diverse and inclusive workforce, you will play a key role in supporting the city's mission to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, repair, and operate high and low voltage/amperage electrical components, systems and equipment.
• Design, fabricate, and install electrical systems and components and install wiring and electrical equipment, ensuring code compliance.
• Review work orders, maintain activity logs, prepare requisitions and obtain approval for various projects.
• Purchase electrical supplies, including filling out paperwork; coordinate purchases; and choose vendors.
• Respond to occasional emergencies, evaluate and take required actions, and determine if support is needed.
• Work in various City departments including San José Mineta International Airport, Public Works, and Department of Transportation.

Requirements

Education: Completion of high school or equivalent AND successful completion of an apprenticeship from an accredited training program.

Experience: Electrician I: None. Electrician II: One (1) year of full-time or its equivalent journey-level experience in commercial or industrial electrical maintenance work.

Required Licensing: Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Job Expertise: Knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
• Computer Skills: Experience with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
• Flexibility: Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, time frames, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment.
• Multi-Tasking: Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).
• Problem Solving: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
• Reliability: Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility along with the ability to develop effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
• Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

Benefits

The City of San José offers a competitive salary range for Electrician I and Electrician II positions, with a potential 5% ongoing non-pensionable pay increase. Salary ranges are as follows:

• Electrician I: $115,883.04- $140,999.04
• Electrician II: $121,692.48- $148,053.36

The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer and offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. For more information, please visit the City's website or contact the Human Resources Department at CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov.

Pay

The City of San José offers a competitive salary range for Electrician I and Electrician II positions, with a potential 5% ongoing non-pensionable pay increase. Salary ranges are as follows:

• Electrician I: $115,883.04- $140,999.04
• Electrician II: $121,692.48- $148,053.36

Schedule

Shift schedules are based upon the needs and requirements of the Airport and may require rotation assignments or assignment to a specific shift. Weekend and holiday work may be required, and standby time may be required.

Department Specific Information

San José Mineta International Airport: Airport electricians are responsible for a wide range of equipment and systems in a 24/7/365 operation, including repair, installation, operation, and maintenance. Responsibilities may include airfield/airport specific systems and equipment such as series lighting circuits, constant current regulators, airfield lighting control systems, and airfield lights. In addition, responsibilities may include interior and exterior lighting fixtures (including high mast ramp lighting, street lighting, parking lot lighting, etc.), lighting control systems, building management systems, access control systems, fire alarm systems, power management systems, building distribution systems and equipment up to 12kv, motor control equipment, baggage handling systems, emergency generators, vehicle gate operators, pump stations and fiber optics.

Public Works Department: Public Works electrician duties include: new construction, remodels, small tenant improvement projects, lighting retrofit projects, maintenance of pump stations (includes motor controls and PLC's and computerized alarm and monitoring of pumps, etc.), emergency generators, fire alarm systems, vehicle gate operators, badge access controls, lighting control systems, electrical building distribution systems and equipment up to and including 12kv, installing cat 5 and fiber optic networks and maintenance of all City buildings. They also set up temporary power for numerous special events on weekends and public address setups. PW provides standby Electricians 24/7. Depending upon assignment, Swing Shift, Graveyard Shift, weekend, and holiday work may be required.

Department of Transportation: Department of Transportation electricians are responsible for the ongoing maintenance and improvements of San Jose's streetlight and traffic signal systems. Responsibilities may include installation and maintenance of fiber optic cable, speed radar signs, video detection, traffic monitoring cameras, and 'smart' LED streetlights.