Electrician

Salary : $73,152.00 - $88,908.00 Annually
Location : South Pasadena, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 03/02/2026
Closing Date: 3/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Overview
The city invites qualified and skilled electricians to apply and become a valued member of our team, helping maintain and improve our community's essential electrical systems.

Under general supervision, performs skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical building/street lighting and control systems in the water pumping facilities; and performs other related duties as required.

Duties & Responsibilities

The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by employees in this class. An employee may not be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned duties that are not listed below.

• Performs maintenance and repair of street lighting, including checking and replacing bulbs, transformers, starter cards, and fuses; replaces or repairs electrical wire and conduit from pull box to pole; replaces light ballasts; replaces or repairs streetlight poles and arms; trims trees around streetlight fixtures.
• Maintains City building electrical related systems, including lighting, air conditioning, and electrical wiring and cabling; replaces fluorescent light bulbs and ballasts; replaces incandescent bulbs; adds or repairs electrical circuits; installs and replaces computer cabling; changes filters in air conditioner; adds chemicals to water towers; maintains and replaces water pumps for air conditioners.
• Repairs electrical control panels in pumping facilities; replaces wiring.
• Maintains lighting systems in parks and parking lots; replaces time clocks for irrigation systems.
• Assists other divisions and departments; hangs banners for special events; trims trees and removes branches.

Qualifications
Education/

Experience:

Three (3) years of electrical maintenance experience that included maintenance of street lighting systems or mechanical systems or any combination of training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities. Completion of an electrician program at an accredited institution, or CA Electrical Certification, or Journeyman-level experience, or Completion of a recognized apprenticeship.

Knowledge of:

Electrical theory; principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance, installation, and repair of lighting systems and electrical equipment; occupational hazards and safety regulations of the electrical trade; wiring diagrams and print readings.

Ability to:

Test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment; read, interpret and work from plans, drawings and sketches; establish and maintain working relationships with employees and the public; operate bucket truck, dig trenches.

Additional Information
Physical Demands
Regularly performs active physical work without prolonged heavy exertion. Occasionally performs strenuous physical work. Physical demands include occasional lifting of objects over 50 pounds, combined with bending, twisting, working above ground or on irregular surfaces.

Working Conditions
Regular exposure to unpleasant elements such as dust, fumes and odors, dampness, noise levels, or outside weather conditions. Regularly works at heights up to 50 feet.

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required.

Must be able to participate on the stand-by rotation program and respond within 45 minutes during any emergency callout.
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. To be considered, please apply online under "Current Openings." This recruitment may close, or be extended, at any time, without prior notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience and, level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate will be required to go through a background check and a physical examination before appointment. Only complete applications or applications that meet the minimum requirements will be considered.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The City of South Pasadena is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of South Pasadena intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call .
The City of South Pasadena is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to…