Job Summary
Under supervision, performs a wide variety of skilled and journey-level duties in the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic systems, machinery and devices used in City buildings and facilities; and performs related duties as assigned.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Electrician is a skilled journey-level class responsible for performing a wide variety of skilled duties in the design, construction, installation, modification, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment, devices and systems. Assignments vary, encompass a variety of tasks, seldom require detailed instructions, and require sound judgment and initiative.
Electrician I performs a full range of journey-level electrical work associated with street lighting systems, fire alarm systems, automatic gate openers, automated fueling station, sewage lift station, sport field lighting and various other electrical equipment. Electrician II provides lead work direction and guidance to other employees in addition to performing the full range of Electrician I duties. Electrician I may be advanced to Electrician II after demonstrating the capabilities to assume the greater responsibilities assigned to the higher class.
Minimum Qualifications
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and two years of journey-level electrical experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Electrician I may be considered for advancement to Electrician II after demonstrating the proficiency to perform the full range of duties of the latter class.
Typically, an Electrician II is expected to be capable of meeting the proficiency criteria for the higher-level class within a 12-18 month period, depending on an individual’s prior experience and progression in performing the full range of Electrician II duties as described.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City’s vehicle insurance policy
Supplemental Information
THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RATE APPLICANTS BASED ON A REVIEW OF THE APPLICATION MATERIALS AND TO INVITE ONLY THOSE MOST QUALIFIED APPLICANTS TO PARTICIPATE IN SUCCESSIVE PARTS OF THE SELECTION PROCESS.
Health Insurance - Eligible to receive a City contribution of $715.00 or $1,724.00 to help offset health, dental and vision premiums. Eligible employees who waive all medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental AD&D benefits will recieve an annual "Health Insurance Waiver Stipend" of $3,250.00 every first paycheck of December.
Retirement for Current Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are current members of California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% @ 55; highest single year of compensation.
Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who are not a member of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% @ 62; 3 year final compensation. New members will be obligated to pay 50% of the “normal cost” of their retirement benefits as required by State law.
