Job Title: Journeyman Electrician
Job Description
As a Journeyman Electrician, you will be responsible for installing, repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining a variety of electrical systems including single and three phase motors, bus plugs, lighting, battery chargers, fans, compressors, pumps, motor controls, transformers, substation equipment, HVAC systems, PLCs, and distribution systems ranging from 120v to 480v. You will also perform preventive maintenance on building and critical system equipment such as generators, exhaust fans, air conditioning units, boilers, water heaters, and more.
Responsibilities
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Assist mechanics and electricians with repairs and maintenance of plumbing, painting, welding, and snaking drains.
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Maintain tools and order supplies as needed for installations and repairs.
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Document equipment repairs, close work orders, and track time accurately.
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Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with established safety procedures.
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Operate the Power Distribution Grid during various modes and regulate electricity flow to critical business areas and office buildings.
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Complete site GMP requirements and maintain compliance standards.
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Comply with departmental policies for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
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Interact effectively in a team environment and foster teamwork.
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Work independently and follow escalation policy if needed.
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Participate actively in technical and safety training programs.
Essential Skills
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Possession of a State of California Journeyman Electrician License.
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Ability to read electrical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
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Experience beyond construction-style electrical work, including troubleshooting VFDs and building automation devices.
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Working knowledge of computer applications such as Word and Excel.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with troubleshooting of VFDs, building automation devices like damper actuators, valve actuators, and sensors.
Why Work Here?
Join a dynamic and innovative environment where teamwork and collaboration are highly valued. Benefit from opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career in a supportive and growing company.
Work Environment
You will be working in a diverse environment that includes warehouse, office, and lab spaces at a large and expanding biotech company. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge technology and facilities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oceanside, California.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $41.60/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Oceanside,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.