Electrical Jobs in San Diego, California

Jobs in California

Electrician

See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities. 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. NOTES: • 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 an/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. You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated. EXPERIENCE: 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. NOTES: • 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. CERTIFICATE: Some positions will require a Crane Operator Certification issued by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) or equivalent organization recognized by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), prior to the completion of the probationary period and must be maintained throughout an individual's employment as an Electrician with the City of San Diego. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire. NOTE: • Some positions will require a valid California Class B Driver License AND a valid California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) medical certificate, prior to the completion of the probationary period and must be maintained throughout an individual's employment as an Electrician with the City of San Diego. HIGHLY DESIRABLE: • Possession of a valid State of California Electrician Certification. • Possession of a valid California Crane Operator Certificate. • Possession of a valid California Class A or Class B Driver License. • Possession of a valid Arc Flash Safety Certification. • Experience wiring and rewiring buildings. • Experience or training in confined spaces, fiber optics, programmable logic controllers, personal computers and a working knowledge of the National Electrical Code. • Experience troubleshooting and repairing electric motors and engine-driven generators (all voltages from 120 to 4,160 volts). • Experience troubleshooting, repairing and installing level, pressure or flow rate instrumentation or control systems and street light systems. • Experience troubleshooting lighting control systems and lighting inverter systems. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION): • Proof of apprenticeship completion, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. • For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next one year. For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview. PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities. Rev. 47 - July 3, 2023 (Pay Notes Added)

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Electrician Needed (San Diego)

Lula is looking for a 1099 Electrical Repair Pro to help with property maintenance of several thousand rental properties across the San Diego area. We are seeking individuals who have experience in the rental property industry and has an eager attitude. What is Lula? Lula is a service designed for property managers to eliminate the hassle of managing and coordinating maintenance, improve the resident experience, and reduce maintenance costs for property owners. Lula works hand-in-hand with our service-provider partners to ensure everyone gains. Unlike other platforms, Lula has been designed from the ground up to work with your needs and answer your concerns. Whether you are a mom-and-pop small business or an international corporation, there are many reasons why joining the Lula Network is a good idea for your company. Apply Here: https://lula.life/become-a-provider BENEFITS WITH LULA: • Lula delivers real jobs, not leads • Set your own hourly rates • 24/7 phone and text support for Lula Pros • New jobs available daily • Choose only the jobs you want • Paid for labor and parts within 1-3 days REQUIREMENTS: • Must be 18 or older • Must have General Liability Insurance • No felonies within the past 7 years • Be friendly, respectful, and punctual • Must provide your own tools and materials • Must complete vendor onboarding and be approved Please email pro@lula.life with any questions

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Electrician at PG&E Corporation San Diego, CA

Electrician job at PG&E Corporation. San Diego, CA. Requisition ID # 154643 Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Electric Operations Work Type: Onsite Job Location: Bakersfield Department Overview The people of Electric Operations ensure the delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers. Electric Operations is responsible for every aspect of PG&E's electric distribution and transmission operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, asset management, business planning, restoration, and emergency response. Position Summary This classification is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) local 1245, which has over 100 years of experience representing employees at PG&E. This position may be subject to Joint Apprentice Training Committee (JATC) review and approval. Provisional hires will be required to participate in targeted training to achieve journey-level knowledge of electrician roles and responsibilities. Maintenance & Construction (M&C) This is a Journey-level position that inspects, tests, repairs and replaces transmission and distribution electrical equipment. This candidate may be required to perform all types of substation switching included but not limited to field parallels, field loops, and line clearances as well as electrical maintenance and may perform field switching for substation assigned work. • Inspect, test, and troubleshoot substation electrical equipment. • Install and overhaul electric equipment and machinery, transformers, power circuit breakers, switches, and associated hardware. • Identify problems and research how to perform the necessary repairs via manuals, manufacturer's specification, and schematics. Then keep accurate records of the work done to the equipment. • Work with various types of electrical construction tools and equipment; work will include confined spaces and working at elevated heights. • Perform switching duties associated with 4KV-500KV high voltage equipment inside a substation. • Perform work duties that requires the lifting of a maximum of 100 pounds daily. PG&E is providing the hourly rate that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This position is subject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates and increases. The starting wage rate for this position is $62.91 per hour. This wage rate is specific to the locality of the job. The wage rate is based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity. Minimum Qualifications: • Must be at least 18 years of age. • Must possess a High School diploma or GED. • Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's License • Must show proof of successful completion of a Union Sanctioned Inside Wireman Electrician Apprenticeship • Ability to work in all types of weather extremes. • Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions. • Must be willing to travel/ transfer to new headquarters upon request at any time; throughout the entire PG&E service territory with no guarantees as to how long you will be away from home (For GC positions) • Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays, and various work schedules. • Ability to work in remote work locations with potential exposure to poison oak, snakes, spiders, bees, mosquitoes, ticks, rodents etc. • Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • If hired as Provisional, must pass the provisional training plan within 12 months from hire date. • CA CDL Class A Permit, or equivalent, subject to 150% driver/vehicle ratio Desired: • 3-5 years Journey level experience in commercial or industrial electrical construction • PG&E construction or utility experience • Experience with electronic or mechanical equipment • Instrumentation and Control experience • Motor Control experience • Electrical Substation or Power Generation experience • High voltage experience • Experience working with testing equipment and troubleshooting Pre-Employment Testing: PG&E Employees: You must have qualified on all prerequisite tests prior to submitting an application; and all secondary tests prior to interviewing. For more information on prerequisite and secondary exams, including study guides, please visit the Pre-employment testing program website. • Physical Test Battery (PTB) • Work Orientation Inventory-Physical/Technical Driving (WOI-D) • Electrician Assessment #featuredjob

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Overview

Becoming an electrician in San Diego, 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. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 32,613 electricians in San Diego, with a projected job growth of 6% from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in San Diego earn an average of $1,230 per week in wages, with an annual overtime average of $48,000. 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.

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