Becoming an electrician in El Centro, CA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with an average weekly wage of $1,650 in El Centro, CA. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $56,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Job Title: Facility Electrician Department: Facility Operations and Maintenance Job Summary: Primary duties focus on performing installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment at a government health facility. Incumbent will also assist with general building upkeep including plumbing, HVAC, mechanical systems, doors, auto-doors, and other facility components. Supervisory Responsibilities: • None Duties/Responsibilities: • Performs repair, overhaul, maintenance, and servicing of commercial and industrial electrical/electronic systems, locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical system or equipment • Testing, installation, repair, and maintenance of a variety of electrical equipment, such as generators, ATS, UPS, transformers, switchboards, controllers, door operators, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, IR scans or other transmission equipment • Performs fire alarm system and nurse call systems testing and maintenance • Maintains the general cleanliness and appearance of assigned spaces and the workshop • Assist maintenance teams • Solely identify and resolve failures/alarms related to critical building equipment. Required Skills/Abilities: • Must have the skill and knowledge to use all hand and power tools, test equipment and shop machines, aerial booms, and shop machines utilized by the craft • Knowledgeable and skilled in maintaining and repairing exterior and interior electrical wiring and components • All appropriate safety practices for working with hand and power tools. • Read and comprehend schematics, blueprints, and shop drawings • Communicate verbally and in writing • Ability to troubleshoot systems using electronics, computers, and software systems • Use of computers for checking email, data entry on CMMS, and training • Electrical, electronics, and basic knowledge of refrigeration, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and ventilating systems, safe operation and repairs and electrical troubleshooting Education and Experience: • Must have a high school diploma or equivalency • Completed certified apprenticeship program preferred • Must have a high school diploma or equivalency. • 1-2 years of experience in electronic repair and maintenance of fire doors and security alarm systems Physical Requirements: • Possible exposure to hazardous materials, requiring use of respirators and personal protective safety attire and equipment • Lifting and carrying varies dependent on location of equipment up to 30-40ft height • Ability to push 50 pounds (maintenance equipment); ability to lift minimum of 50 pounds (supplies and equipment) • Possible exposure to hazardous materials, requiring use of respirators and personal protective safety attire and equipment • May require entering confined spaces such as ductwork, pits, and crawl spaces Special Qualifications/Requirements: • Must be able to successfully pass as required a federal, state, or local government's background investigation • Must hold a Journeyman Electrician License Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Job Description Last Updated: 07/25/2022
See More Details >>PRIMARY FUNCTION Under general supervision, performs professional engineering work related to the district’s electric distribution engineering and planning functions. Performs other duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Engineer, Assistant is distinguished from the Engineer in that incumbents do not have a professional registration, and perform their duties under the supervision of an Engineer. Progression to the next level will depend on obtaining required experience and/or certification and approval from management. May be consulted on a 24-hour basis regarding specific engineering problems which may be of an emergency nature, or may be required to supervise emergency repair work. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The examples of essential functions listed below are representative but not necessarily exhaustive or descriptive and incumbent may be assigned other related functions not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment for the position. 1. Assists with designing electrical components and structures for a variety of engineering project as re-builds, upgrades and new line extension to improve the distribution system performance; and participates in preparation of cost estimates, bill of materials, working plans and construction notes. 2. Assists in reviewing marginal system operational characteristics and recommends distribution equipment to reduce or eliminate impact on customers. 3. Assists with research for annual budget regarding capital projects; assist in preparing preliminary one, three and ten year studies regarding distribution and substation capacities; prepares per unit costs and project estimations for distribution projects overhead and underground. 4. Assists with preparation of major work authorization packages for distribution projects, prepares cost breakdowns, SAP reports and participates preparing project scope, cost breakdowns, power point presentations and deliverables. 5. Reviews, assists and recommends course of action to resolve distribution system operating problems in coordination with district personnel. 6. Remains current on district, federal, state and local safety codes and regulations, and insures district staff complies with the codes and regulations. 7. Assists engineers in researching and evaluating technical problems and applies engineering principles and theories in investigations to develop and improve power systems. 8. Keeps supervisor current on projects and prepares reports. MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assists with preparation of specifications for the design of new or modification of existing systems and equipment. 2. Assists with coordination between contractors, suppliers and district resources during multiple project phases; reviews work design, and fabrication of both internal and external resources to ensure specifications and standards are in compliance. 3. Assists in reviewing and developing of revised or new district distribution system design criteria. 4. Assists in preparing and recommending annual budget, three and ten-year budget. 5. Reviews trade periodicals and participates in trade and/or technical seminars to remain current on innovations and industry trends; informs staff of information. 6. Prepares specification for systems and equipment. 7. Performs other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - None MINIMUM QUALIFICATION To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience • Bachelor’s degree with a major in electrical engineering or related field or Associate’s degree with a major in electrical engineering and four years of distribution engineering experience and Engineering-In-Training Certificate is required. • Licensing: A valid driver’s license issued by the State of California, Department of Motor Vehicles is required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge Principles of electrical engineering; engineering, computer science and mathematical concepts; legal descriptions; manual and computer-aided drafting techniques and procedures; personal computer and appropriate software applications including CAD, Power Flow and transient stability software, communication, internet, word, excel, and access; energy management system real-time data retrieval; and safe work practices. Skills/Abilities • Conceptualize engineering problems and design effective solutions; • Read, analyze, and interpret system studies, financial reports, performance evaluations, policy and procedure, governmental rules and regulations and legal documents; • Exercise sound judgment in both routine and emergency situations; maintain effective relations with employees and public and/or private agency representatives; apply complex mathematical concepts; write clear, concise reports and studies; set priorities; • Understand safety rules and regulations and work safely; be prompt and regular in attendance; and work courteously and cooperatively with employees, public and/or private agency representatives, vendor and manufacturer representatives, regulatory agency representative and municipal representatives. Tools and Equipment Used General office equipment, computer, calculator, electrical and mechanical test equipment, analytical equipment, diagnostic equipment, manuals, reference books, telephone, copy machine, fax machine and vehicle. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in a well lighted office environment with climatically controlled temperature; the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions; near moving mechanical parts; exposed to fumes, dust, and airborne particles; to heat including direct sunlight.
See More Details >>About the position Helix Electric has an immediate need for a dynamic State Certified Journeyman Electrician. The successful candidate will join a production-driven team, focusing on electrical installations and troubleshooting in various commercial settings. Helix Electric, Inc. is recognized as one of the most successful open-shop electrical contracting companies in the nation, with a diverse portfolio that includes design-build services, industrial, commercial, mixed-use multi-family developments, as well as government, institutional, communications, and utilities projects. The company prides itself on its world-class technical expertise and maintains vital, long-term relationships with general contractors, utility companies, and power users, ensuring a high level of credibility and trust in the services provided. In this role, the Journeyman Electrician will be responsible for the assembly, installation, maintenance, and testing of electrical equipment and wiring systems. This includes preparing work areas for the installation of equipment, installing electrical components, and connecting wiring and equipment according to code and job specifications. The electrician will operate various tools and equipment, ensuring they are trained and certified to do so. Responsibilities also include reading blueprints and electrical drawings, verifying dimensions and alignments, and securing equipment after use. A proven track record of delivering safe projects on schedule and within budget is essential, along with excellent knowledge of building codes and strong communication skills. Responsibilities • Perform electrical installations and troubleshooting in commercial settings. , • Prepare work area for installation of equipment. , • Install electrical components as per specifications. , • Connect wiring and equipment according to code and job specifications. , • Operate equipment only if trained and certified to do so. , • Set up and operate tools such as hydraulic benders, power threaders, power pullers, and cable vacuum systems. , • Read blueprints and electrical drawings to install as specified. , • Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances per drawings or plans. , • Secure and lock up equipment after use. Requirements • State Journeyman Electrician Certification is a requirement. , • Proven track record of delivering safe projects on schedule and within budget. , • Excellent working knowledge of the Building Codes. , • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Nice-to-haves Benefits
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