Electrician

The County of San Diego has current openings for Electrician FUTURE SALARY INCREASES

June 2027 – 5.99% increase to base pay (2.90% Across-the
- Board + 3.09% Market Adjustment)

Some positions may receive a Locked Facilities Premium and shall be compensated an additional one dollar ($1.00) per hour for each hour worked in a locked facility in the Sheriff’s Department.

Practical testing to assess electrician knowledge and skills will take place the week of October 19th 2026, interviews will take place the week of November 2nd 2026, and JOB OFFERs will be made the week of November 9th 2026. The hiring department will contact qualified candidates.

Did you know the county encompasses an area of over 4,000 square miles and is divided into four regions containing 17 zones for maintenance purposes. This work includes preventive maintenance on essential building systems, time critical response to emergency repairs, accomplishment of unscheduled maintenance services, compliance and service quality oversight for contract support and at select County facilities. Each zone consists of a Building Maintenance Supervisor (BMS) with a crew of Facilities Operations professionals consisting of Building Maintenance Engineers/Assistants (BME/A), Carpenters, HVAC Technicians, Electricians, Electronic Security Technicians, Welders, Painters, Masons, and Plumbers, as well as overseeing contract vendors that support their operations.

Electricians are tasked with comprehensive electrical work, encompassing the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical devices and systems, along with related responsibilities as necessary. County of San Diego Electricians possess journey-level experience and are skilled in responding to incidents by thoroughly inspecting electrical systems and equipment. They address malfunctions directly or coordinate repairs based on the complexity of the issue. Their responsibilities include preparing detailed estimates for time, materials, and equipment required for maintenance and repair projects.

Furthermore, they install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical devices and systems within commercial facilities and buildings, while also overseeing the maintenance and operation of generators.

For more information, read the Electrician complete job description.

For additional information, see the Department of General Services page.

• Interviews, Job Offers and Background Process will begin in November 2026. (County employees may be exempt from the background process.)
• Pre-employment Medical Screening:
  Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Four (4) years of full-time work experience in a position responsible for performing general electrical work involving the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical devices and systems. Previous experience must have included at least two (2) years of full time journey level experience performing skilled electrical work in a building trade or other trades.

Note:

The possession of a current Electrical Contractors License issued by the State of California or other recognized state or regulatory agency is considered qualifying.

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