ABOUT THE POSITION The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies. The Riverside County Department of Facilities Management has an opportunity for a Maintenance Electrician position, located in Riverside. The Maintenance Electrician performs journeyman level technical work in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, equipment, fixtures and related electrical systems. The incumbent inspects and tests electrical systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions, performs required repairs (replacement and re-wiring). The Maintenance Electrician may be required to prepare estimates if the work necessitates complex repair and/or full replacement. Competitive candidates will have experience with interpreting wiring diagrams, blueprints and electrical schematics; applying electrical formulas and conversion tables; ability to use electrical test equipment ( volt-ohmmeters, amp meters, circuit testers). The Maintenance Electrician class is distinguished from the Lead Maintenance Electrician by the latter's responsibility for assigning the work of a small crew of electricians and inspecting work upon completion. Meet the Team! Riverside County Department ofFacilities Management provides property management and operations services for county owned and leased facilities throughout the 7,200 square miles of Riverside County and over 14 million square feet of space. The department is responsible for keeping county buildings safe, comfortable, and productive for both county staff and the public. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Install electrical conduits, fixtures, motors, switches, and outlets according to codes, working from blueprints, schematic diagrams, sketches, and oral and written directions. • Test established circuits for overload and determine circuit requirements for additional electrical equipment; test circuitry and switches for failures. • Isolate problems and replace worn or broken parts; make repairs on electrical circuits and equipment, including motors, heaters, air conditioning controls, washing machines, and other appliances and equipment. • Estimate materials needed and cost of electrical repair jobs; perform preventive maintenance (e.g., lubricating moving parts, changing filters, and adjusting and changing drive belts on electrical equipment). • May occasionally repair such equipment as radios and television sets; supervise the work of helpers. • May assist in the performance of basic construction work in preparation for electrical installation or repair (e.g., pouring and forming concrete, repairing and installing plumbing systems, and framing and installing doors and drywall). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OPTION I Experience: Completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship training program. OPTION II Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible experience performing work in installing and repairing electrical systems and equipment. Two years of the required experience may be substituted on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units in trade related courses taken at an accredited college or university being equal to six months of experience. OPTION III Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible experience performing work in installing and repairing electrical systems and equipment. Two years of the required experience may be substituted on the basis of 144 hours of trade related instruction taken at a union training center, adult school, vocational school, or specialized industrial program being equal to six months of experience. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Possession of a valid California Driver License: Class C Successful completion of a Sheriff's Level One Clearance (background check) ALL OPTIONS Knowledge Of The methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the electrical trade; pertinent electrical codes. Ability To Read and write English at the level necessary for successful job performance; read and comprehend blueprints and schematic diagrams of circuitry; follow oral and written directions; maintain simple records. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Application Deadline Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted. Veterans' Preference The County of Riverside has a Veteran's Preference Policy . Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ . Degree Verification Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES )or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ). What's Next This recruitment is open to all applicants.Applicants who are current County or Facilities Management employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close or be extended without notice. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County. GENERAL INFORMATION If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Richard Griego at rgriego@rivco.org If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627. GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION: Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans. Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here . MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). • Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent. • Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent. • Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024. A new member is defined as any of the following: • A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System. • A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS. • A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. • CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members". Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation. Note: This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981, Option 2. If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options. VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual): 0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days) 4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days) 10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days) Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours. SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual. HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance) BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase. DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks. POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information. Skills: Background Investigation, Blueprints, California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), Circuit Testing, Class C License, Compensation and Benefits, Concrete, Construction, Dental Insurance, Educational Evaluation, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Facilities Management, Fault Management, Health Insurance, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance - Plumbing, Maintenance Services, Ohmmeter, Preventative Maintenance, Property Maintenance, Property Management, Record Keeping, Schematics, Television Broadcasting, Test Equipment, Testing, Training Program, Vision Plan About the Company: County of Riverside The County of Riverside offers an aray of professions, careers, and opportunites within over 40 diverse departments California's fourth largest county by population is expanding its economy, working to make Riverside County as business-friendly as possible and using health and recreations strategies to make the county a healthier place for residents. Each year, millions visit the county to take advantage of the glorious desert winter, attend the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival, the Balloon and Wine Festival, the Palm Springs International Film Festival, the Coachella and Stagecoach mega-concerts, the Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Center and the Humana Challenge, the golf tournament formerly known as the Bob Hope Classic. All those, combined with a rich cultural heritage and frontier history, make Riverside County a great place live, work, and play. With rivers, mountain peaks, deserts and fertile valleys, Riverside County offers diversity that few locations can match. More than two million people live in Riverside County, taking advantage of affordable housing, nearby beaches, mountains, hiking and bike trails, the Wine Country near Temecula and resorts that offer oases in the desert. Company Size: 10,000 employees or more Industry: Government and Military Founded: 0
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See More Details >>At Baker Electric we are energized by truly living our values - Team Builders, Relentless Follow Through, All-In, and Care for Others. When our team members work together with these things in mind, we do great things both individually and as an organization. Being an employee-owned company shows our drive for sustainable, long-term growth while enhancing the lives of our team members. SUMMARY: The position of Foreman has been established to enhance the profitability of the business by ensuring that workers, equipment, and materials are used properly at a jobsite to maximize productivity and maintain schedules. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Ensure that Baker Electric’s interpretation of the project’s specifications and job drawings are being executed. Confirm compliance with all contract documents and prevailing building codes. • Discuss with Superintendent/Project Management possible specification and interpretations not yet defined by Baker Electric, including conflicts with drawings, or differing job conditions. • Interact with the inspectors regarding specification discrepancies by explaining Baker Electric interpretations. If further discussions are required, information needs to be passed to the Project Manager. • Execute the change order process. • Review contract drawings, specifications and submittals when the job is assigned. • Plan construction work activities to support schedule and with minimal interferences from other trades, and make the most efficient and uniform use of manpower, tools and equipment throughout the job. • Coordinate with other trades working on the projects, i.e. Fire sprinklers, HVAC, plumbing, etc. • Manage and train manpower at the jobsite. • Process all time sheets in a timely manner. • Identify the approximate time required to do each task and determine the size of crew required to complete the job most efficiently. • Assign workers to jobs based on the worker’s strongest capabilities. • Be sure that workers have all the materials and tools they need to work as productively as possible. • Manage crew sizes and forecast requirements for manpower. • Forward all union issues and discussions concerning work agreements to Superintendent. • Maintain dated Contractors Daily Log book documenting jobsite information i.e. delays, weather condition, size of crews, etc. • Ensure all material installation methods are being completed on schedule with high standards of quality by inspecting work in progress. • Perform continuous evaluation of installation processes to promote increases in production. • Communicate material installation with the Project Manager for possible specification or code conflicts or quality problems. • Actively review projects for Pre-Fab opportunities. Coordinate with the Superintendent to implement Pre-Fab items into the project. • Strategically plan major equipment/material order quantities and delivery time frames that coincide with production schedules and project requirements. • Assure long lead items are delivered on time to prevent disruptions in the production schedule. • Monitor that material is being ordered and arriving on the job site on schedule, and field paper work is maintained correctly. • Arrange proper storage and security for materials delivered to the job site. • Report any unresolved material problems (ordering, arrival, backorders, damages, shortage, etc.) to the Purchasing Manager, Superintendent, and/or Project Manager. • Responsible for all Company tools on foreman’s projects. • Ensure that tools are in good repair, used properly and not abused. • Review job status tool inventories list and complete reconcile to assure accurate inventory. • Coordinate with the Warehouse Manager to resolve any tool or equipment problems: usage, condition, availability, etc. • Complete RFIs (Request for Information) properly and when needed and forward to Project Manager. • Promote, and maintain a cooperative relationship with all company personnel, clients and other jobsite contacts. • Provide job progress report to the Superintendent as required. • Enforce company policy and procedures in regards to workmanship standards, safety and training. • Provide Safety information and training according to company policies and CAL-OSHA requirements. • Monitor field housekeeping activities for compliance with job safety requirements and standards. • Ensure proper reporting of employee job injuries. • Make sure all Construction employees comply with applicable federal, state, city, municipality and union laws and regulations. Maintain good working relations with the union. • Maintain training/certifications. • Certified General Journeyman Electrician – State of California • Electrical Safe Work Practices – Hot Work • OSHA 10 • First Aid/Adult CPR EDUCATION, SKILL, EXPERIENCE: • Successful completion of I.B.E.W. Apprenticeship or equivalent level of experience. • Five years of journeyman electrician experience or demonstrated capability. • Knowledge of MS applications and a valid CA Driver’s License is required. At Baker, we are proud to be an employee-owned company. When you join, you will have the opportunity for a great career and the financial benefits of being an owner. Through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), eligible employees can become part owners of the company. Instead of just receiving a paycheck, you will be given shares of the company's stock over time. As the company prospers, the value of these shares can increase, providing you with a potential wealth-building opportunity in addition to a competitive compensation package. The ESOP will enable you to share the company's success and growth. For more information regarding employee ownership at Baker Electric and its significant potential, click here: Employee Stock Ownership Program | Baker Electric (baker-electric.com) PAY TRANSPARENCY: The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, an Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Baker Electric is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, a Baker Recruiter will contact you directly from our organization with a @baker-electric.com email.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Riverside, CA, typically begins with an apprenticeship that combines 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. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 40,670 electricians in California, with wages averaging around $1,500 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
