ELECTRICIAN

City of Long Beach; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Long Beach seeks qualified candidates for an electrician role involving installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in various departments. The ideal candidate will possess a State of California electrician certification, be physically capable, and willing to work irregular hours. Applicants must demonstrate relevant experience and skills, having the opportunity to work in a vibrant community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work an irregular schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required.
• Ability to obtain State of California certification for lead paint and asbestos.

Responsibilities

• Wires, installs, maintains, and repairs electrical light and power apparatus.
• Installs and repairs street lighting systems and traffic control equipment.
• Follows safety rules while making electrical installations at heights.

Skills

Ability to climb when performing overhead electrical work

Ability to lift heavy objects up to 75 lbs.

Ability to work at heights up to 120 ft

Ability to work in confined spaces

Ability to work in boat or near water

Education

State of California General Electrician Certificate

State of California General Electrician Contractor's License (C10)

Job description

Applications are available online beginning Friday, June 13, 2025 through 4:30 pm, Friday, June 27, 2025.

Vacancy Information:Current vacancies are with the Harbor and Parks, Recreation, Marine and Animal Services Department. This classification is also used in the Airport, Public Works, and Long Beach Utilities Departments.

Under direct supervision, wires, installs, maintains, repairs, and tests electrical light and power apparatus and equipment and performs related work as required for wiring facilities for open and concealed power and light; installs wires and equipment for outdoor temporary and permanent decorative installations; makes electrical connections to apparatus and equipment; installs, removes or repairs electrical equipment; locates trouble and makes temporary emergency and permanent repairs to circuits and equipment; installs, repairs and maintains street lighting systems, flood lighting systems, and traffic control equipment; follows prescribed safety rules in the performance of necessarily hazardous tasks requiring good physical strength and agility, especially when making electrical installations and repair at considerable height from the ground; performs other related duties as required.

A current State of California General Electrician Certificate (proof required)*;

OR

A current State of California General Electrician Contractor's License (C10) (proof required)*.

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofssubmitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to climb when performing overhead electrical work;
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 75 lbs. and over 75 lbs. with assistance;
• Ability to work at heights up to 120 ft;
• Ability to work in confined spaces;
• Ability to work in boat or near water.

Willingness to work an irregular schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, on-call, and shift rotations as required.

A valid motor vehicle operator's license and current DMV driving record must be submitted to the hiring department at time of selection.

Appointed candidates will be required to attend training on the proper procedures for handling lead paint and asbestos and to obtain State of California certification.

Harbor Department candidates must be able to pass a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) background prior to the completion of probation.

Long Beach Airport candidates must be able to pass Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background checks, maintain SIDA access badge, and obtain an Airfield Movement Area Driver's Permit prior to the completion of probation; and have the ability to work on complex airfield lighting systems.

Application and Supplemental Application..............................................................................................Qualifying

Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran’s Credit will
be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period.Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications with applications received by June 27, 2025, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list.

If you have not received notification within two weeks after close filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at [phone].

EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visitinghttps://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at [phone]. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at [phone]. For hearing impaired, call [phone].
An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B. I15NN-25 E:TJ HR Approval 06/10/2025