Electrician

County of San Mateo; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Mateo is seeking an Electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in County buildings. The role requires independence across multiple locations and a strong sense of teamwork in the Construction Services section.

The ideal candidate will have journey-level experience, a Journeyman Electrician Card, and excellent computer skills, including mobile apps. A thorough background check by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is required, and the candidate must be

Qualifications

• Requires journey-level electrical knowledge and experience in facilities maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints and plans.
• Strong troubleshooting and emergency repair skills.
• Experience supervising helpers and coordinating minor projects.

Responsibilities

• Estimating, constructing, installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical services.
• Installing conduit, pulling wire, and installing electrical equipment.
• Cleaning and repairing electric motors and other equipment.
• Troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Performing layout work.
• Performing preventative maintenance work.
• Planning, coordinating, and supervising the work of assigned helpers.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Estimating labor

Supervise helpers

Independent work

Public interaction

Education

Journeyman Electrician Card

Job description

The County of San Mateo's Department of Public Works is seeking applications for the position of Electrician. Electricians are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment in and around County buildings. This position requires the ability to work independently in different locations with minimal supervision. While much of the work is performed independently, the Construction Services section is characterized by a strong sense of teamwork and camaraderie.

Construction Services Section

Construction Services offers specialized crafts services that go beyond routine maintenance provided by the Facilities Operations and Maintenance section. We partner with the County and Cities to deliver carpentry, graffiti abatement, and lighting district services. Our skilled team, including craftsmen, maintenance workers, utility workers, and office support staff, handles diverse tasks from remodels to new construction projects. Trades represented includes electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting, ensuring comprehensive solutions for our clients.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Eight or more years of experience performing Journey-level facilities maintenance electrical work.
• A Journeyman's Electrician Card (certificate).
• Excellent computer skills including familiarity with mobile applications.
• Experience with IT cabling.
• The ability to work independently.

Electricians work at various locations throughout San Mateo County (County Facilities/Buildings, San Mateo Medical Center, Hall of Justice, Maguire Correctional Facility, Maple Street Correctional Center, Youth Services Center, and multiple Community Resource Centers within the county).

The selected candidate for this job must undergo a thorough background check by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office and fill out a comprehensive security clearance form. They must maintain their security clearance throughout their employment and be cleared to work in locked facilities that house incarcerated individuals.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Estimating, constructing, installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical services, requiring journey-level skills.
• Installing conduit, pulling wire, and installing electrical equipment.
• Cleaning and repairing electric motors and other equipment.
• Troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Performing layout work.
• Performing preventative maintenance work.
• Planning, coordinating, and supervising the work of assigned helpers.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, tools, and equipment of the electrical trade.
• Basic provisions of the Uniform Building Code as it relates to the electrical trade.
• Provisions of the National Electrical Code.
• State Safety Orders pertaining to electrical installations.
• Methods of fire stop caulking.
• Basic knowledge of fire alarm systems.
• Arcflash rules and procedures.
• Hotwork procedures.
• Lockout/tagout.

Skill/Ability to:

• Perform skilled journeyman-level electrical work.
• Read blueprints, perform layout work, and work from plans and specifications.
• Troubleshoot and make emergency repairs.
• Estimate labor and material requirements for small jobs.
• Supervise the work of helpers.
• Follow written and oral instructions and keep simple records.
• Work harmoniously and effectively with others.
• Bend, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Lift and carry equipment and materials used in the course of work.
• Work courteously and effectively with the public and co-workers.

Education an Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: A minimum of five years of experience working as an Electrician or completion of an apprenticeship program with journey level status as an Electrician and demonstrated proficiency in electrical work.

Licensure/Certification:

• Possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent.