University of California, Santa Cruz is hiring: Electrician in California

Overview

Under the supervision and direction of the Electrical Shop Supervisor, the Electrician performs maintenance, repair, and construction of campus electrical distribution systems, interior and exterior lighting circuitry, electro-mechanical equipment, and appliances.

Appointment Information

Budgeted Salary: $52.90/hour. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

UC Santa Cruz jobs are posted until filled. All application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the Initial Review Date (IRD) will be routed to the hiring team for consideration. Applicants who miss the IRD are still encouraged to apply and materials will be forwarded if requested by the hiring team. Application materials cannot be accepted outside of the jobs portal. Applications cannot be edited on an applicant's behalf. For more information about the IRD and the applicant review process, view the link provided by UC Santa Cruz.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information: Full-time, Fixed; 100% FTE, 40 hours per week; Days of the Week: Mon-Fri; Shift Includes: Day

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: K7 Union

Job Code Classification: 008138 (ELECTRN)

Travel: Up to 25% of the time

Job Duties

45% - Journeyman-Level Electrical Work

• Performs journeyman-level electrician duties on all campus buildings.
• Performs repair and electrical construction duties, including installing electrical distribution for buildings, street and path lighting with associated circuits, wiring devices, panels, conduits, and related equipment up to 12 kV; utilizes diagnostic instruments (infrared scanners, megger, Volt-Ohm meters, ammeters, circuit tracers, etc.).
• Installs breakers, lugs, new conductors, and conduit connectors; references manufacturer manuals and specifications as needed.
• Performs circuit load calculations, voltage drop, and conduit fill calculations.
• Performs estimates and project support, including plan review.
• Drives a University vehicle to transport electrical materials and tools between campus work areas.

40% - General Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Performs preventive maintenance and repair of electrical motors, controls, motor control centers, building lighting systems, electrical panels, circuit breakers, fusible disconnects, emergency generators, building elevators, rotating machinery, street and path lighting, control relays, standby lighting systems, and other equipment.
• Diagnoses electrical shorts, open circuits, and resistance issues using instructions, drawings, sketches, and electrical blueprints.

10% - 12KV Preventive Maintenance

• Performs preventive maintenance and assists in repairs of 12 kV distribution systems including 12 kV and AC circuits and cogeneration systems.

5% - Safety & Inspection

• Performs safety inspections and routine maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Attends safety and training classes; adheres to safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Maintains daily timesheets; communicates with campus stakeholders; assists in inventory management; responds to outage callouts after hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Required Qualifications

• California Dept of Industrial Relations General electrician certification or equivalent (minimum 4-5 years of experience).
• Experience with circuit testing equipment, diagnostic instruments, infrared scanners, and electrical appliances.
• Journeyman-level electrician qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot building electrical systems, including lighting, power, control systems, and electrical appliances.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and safety standards (NEC, CAL-OSHA, NFPA 70E, OSHA).
• Willingness to be trained on a variety of electrical specialties (e.g., Elevators, VFDs, generators, PV systems).
• Ability to read and follow architectural drawings and specifications; create material lists and place orders.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with coworkers and campus community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to integrate sustainability concepts into daily work.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment criminal history background check required.
• Must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• Valid California driver’s license and DMV pull notice program participation.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, lift up to 60 lbs. and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Occasional evenings, weekends, overtime, on-call, and after-hours emergencies may be required.
• Must complete UC compliance training and adhere to vaccination policies as required.

Safety, Compliance, and Equity Statements

• Mandatory safety policies, required trainings, and incident reporting.
• Jeanne Clery Act and annual security reporting information provided by UCSC.
• UC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; protected categories and anti-discrimination policies apply.

This job posting includes information about the university, department, and role, but may not include every duty of the position. UC Santa Cruz is an equal opportunity employer and an environment that values diversity and inclusion.