Electrician

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Electrician positions install, test and replace conduits, ducts, transformers, electrical and electronic circuits, wires, high and low voltage cables and communication cables; install, modify, repair or test water, wastewater or collection pumps, motor-operated valves or control systems; install and maintain varied electronic equipment such as programmable logic controllers (PLC), variable frequency drives (VFD), building and street lighting systems, motors, heating and ventilating wiring systems, panel boards, primary electrical systems, street lighting, outside flood lighting and airport lighting;

assist in training and leading the work of apprentices and other assigned personnel; and perform other duties as assigned.

Electrician positions install, test and replace conduits, ducts, transformers, electrical and electronic circuits, wires, high and low voltage cables and communication cables; install, modify, repair or test water, wastewater or collection pumps, motor-operated valves or control systems; install and maintain varied electronic equipment such as programmable logic controllers (PLC), variable frequency drives (VFD), building and street lighting systems, motors, heating and ventilating wiring systems, panel boards, primary electrical systems, street lighting, outside flood lighting and airport lighting;

assist in training and leading the work of apprentices and other assigned personnel; and perform other duties as assigned.

You must meet ONE of the following options:

• Successful completion of a state-accredited four or five-year Electrician Apprenticeship Program.
• Five years of full-time experience in all phases of work as a journey-level Electrician. Qualifying experience MUST include commercial or industrial wiring, installation and repair of electrical conduit systems.

• Experience in residential electrical work only is NOT qualifying.
• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.
• Wage increases and compensation - The following special salary wage increase is scheduled to take effect for Electrician: 5% effective 1/1/26
• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Electrician employees may be required to work overtime, weekends, stand-by and/or holidays.
• Electrician employees may be required to use and/or operate an aerial lift.
• Electrician employees may be required to use and/or operate a Fixed Hydraulic/Electric Crane (under 15,000 lbs. lift capacity).
• Electrician employees may be required to use and/or operate a Fixed Extended Boom Crane (over 15,000 lbs. lift capacity).
• Electrician employees who are currently licensed and directed to operate mobile cranes are eligible for 5% special assignment pay.
• Electrician employees certified and working in confined space are eligible for additional pay.
• Electrician employees who currently hold a valid State of California issued Electrician Certification are eligible for 5% special assignment pay.
• Electrician employees who are currently licensed and directed to operate a vehicle which requires a valid California Class B Driver License may be eligible for additional pay.
• Electrician employees who operate commercial vehicles are required by California State Law, as a condition of employment, to submit to drug and alcohol testing. Prior to hire, a background check will be completed in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and with former employers regarding drug and alcohol testing results.

Certificate:
Some positions will require a Crane Operator Certification issued by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) or equivalent…