ELECTRICIAN II (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

About the role

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Building Trades, the incumbent installs, maintains, inspects, and repairs complex electrical systems and equipment — including circuits, motors, generators, transformers, switchboards, transmission lines, and power‑generating equipment — at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (SQRC), California’s oldest correctional institution (established 1852) in Marin County. The position leads and instructs incarcerated work crews, enforces safety requirements, and oversees the electrical and electronics shops. Additional responsibilities include planning and scheduling work, reading blueprints and schematics, ordering materials, obtaining vendor quotes, completing requisitions and work records, following departmental policies, submitting administrative requests and time sheets, attending required meetings and training, and performing other related duties.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, inspect, and repair complex electrical systems and equipment (circuits, motors, generators, transformers, switchboards, transmission lines, power‑generating equipment)
• Lead and instruct incarcerated work crews
• Enforce safety requirements
• Oversee the electrical and electronics shops
• Plan and schedule work
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Order materials and obtain vendor quotes
• Complete requisitions and work records
• Follow departmental policies and procedures
• Submit administrative requests and time sheets
• Attend required meetings and training
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum qualifications are defined in the Electrician II (Correctional Facility) class specification. Candidates must pass the eligibility exam before applying (exam information listed under “Examination Information”). Individuals eligible for Training and Development assignment may also be considered. Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. New employees must complete a background investigation (Live Scan fingerprinting) and a tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by annual TB testing thereafter.

Qualifications

• Willingness to promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences

Pay

Monthly salary range: $6,538.00 – $7,843.00. New‑to‑state candidates will be hired at the minimum of the classification or alternate range.

Schedule

Full‑time, permanent position. Work shift: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. On‑site at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, 100 Main Street, San Quentin, CA 94964 (Marin County). Telework: not available (in‑office only).