Electrician

Orange County Fair and Events Center; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Orange County Fair and Events Center is seeking a seasonal Electrician to perform skilled electrical work for events and facilities. The position is scheduled full-time hours within a 122-day window, with work primarily during July and August.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years of electrician experience, a California driver’s license, and ability to operate heavy equipment and use electrical testing tools in indoor/outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• California driver’s license to operate a utility cart and equipment.
• At least 3 years of experience as an Electrician.
• Experience operating heavy equipment (forklift, manlift, scissor lift).
• Familiar with NEC requirements and safety rules.
• Good customer service skills and ability to work with others.
• Able to work outside normal hours for events.
• Available to work 5 days per week, mid-July to mid-August.

Responsibilities

• Installs electrical equipment and fixtures for buildings and projects.
• Installs and removes temporary electrical for events.
• Maintains electrical equipment and fixtures for safe operation.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical equipment as needed.
• Uses test instruments such as ammeters and voltmeters.
• Operates heavy equipment including forklift, manlift, and scissor lift.
• Applies NEC to all installations.
• Orders and stores electrical supplies and equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Outdoor work readiness

Tools

Forklift operation

Heavy equipment operation

Ammeters/volmeters use

Job description

Pay Range: $24.50 - $32.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Position Purpose:

Performs skilled Electrical work. This is a seasonal/temporary position not to exceed 122 days that will be scheduled full-time hours.

Schedule

Monday-Thursday 7 am to 3:30 pm; Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. May be asked to work Saturday or Sunday.

Schedule subject to change based on business needs.

Essential Functions:

• Installs a variety of electrical equipment and fixtures for buildings and mechanical projects, including generators, transformers, switchboards and lighting control systems.
• Installs and removes temporary electrical for events.
• Maintains electrical equipment and fixtures to ensure proper and safe working conditions.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical equipment and fixtures as needed throughout buildings and facilities.
• Uses test instruments such as ammeters and voltmeters.
• Operates heavy equipment such as forklift, manlift, scissors lift, etc.
• Applies National Electrical Code (NEC) to all installations.
• Orders, maintains and stores electrical supplies and equipment.
• Maintains the facility’s Energy Management System.

This description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license to operate a utility cart and other equipment.
• At least 3 years of experience as an Electrician.
• Experience in safely operating heavy equipment such as forklift, manlift, scissors lift, etc.
• Must be familiar with common safety rules and practices required in the electrical profession, including National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.
• Good customer service skills and the ability to work well with others a must.
• Ability to work outside the normal business day/week as demanded by events and programs.
• Must be available to work 5 days per week, on either morning or swing shift between mid-July and mid-August.

Preferences:

• Familiarity with the layout and facilities of the OC Fair & Event Center

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, talk and hear. The employee must frequently use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, using proper bending and lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.

Will work in a fast-paced, indoor and outdoor environment in all types of weather. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud, however louder noise levels may be experienced during outdoor events and when in larger event buildings.

Job Description Acknowledgment:

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Will be required to perform other duties as directed, requested or assigned.