Electrician

SAN-Diego-Convention-Center; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

403(b) and 457 retirement plans

Pension Plan (Money Purchase)

PTO 21 days

11 paid holidays

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Discounts

Free onsite employee dining

Job summary

San Diego Convention Center seeks a Journeyman Electrician to install, repair, and maintain electrical systems across the facility. The role requires collaboration with internal departments and event electrical contractors to support complex operations and safety compliance.

Union position with IBEW Local 569; schedule based on seniority and open availability. Strong knowledge of NEC, Title 24, and safety procedures is essential for daily duties and emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and three (3) years of full-time experience in all phases of journey-level work.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a state-accredited four or five-year Electrician Apprenticeship Program; or has at least as many hours of on-the-job experience as would be required to graduate from such apprenticeship program.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and use measurements correctly.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to adapt to changing circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled electrical repairs, servicing, installation, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance on main building power distribution systems and lighting.
• Inspect, repair, install, and maintain electrical systems including conduit systems, transformers, generators, and control equipment.
• Coordinate with event electrical contractor(s) for site access and support event requirements.
• Plan layout and wiring for new or remodeled installations in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Document all work in CMMS and verify conformance with codes and standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

Electrician Apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

ERP systems

Job description

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Coverage (Employee and SDCC share in cost of coverage)
• Retirement Plans: 403(b) and 457
• Money Purchase Pension Plan (Paid in full by SDCC)
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 21 accrued days to be used for vacation and sick paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Plan (Paid in full by SDCC)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Paid in full by SDCC, with additional voluntary coverage)
• Disability Insurance (Paid in full by SDCC)
• Supplemental Health Plans
• Employee-Exclusive Discounts (discounts to 250+ retailers through Fun Express & Corporate Shopping)
• Free onsite employee dining during shift at our Tides Cafe
• Union employees should refer to their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for additional details (if applicable)

About The Role:

Settled in the award-winning San Diego Convention Center, the Journey-level Electrician performs the installation, modification, repair, and maintenance of electrical apparatuses, equipment, and systems. This includes the day-to-day maintenance of Corporation’s electrical systems to ensure equipment is operational and complies with applicable regulatory/code requirements and best practices. The candidate must be a highly motivated, detailed, results-driven individual who works collaboratively with the staff of all levels throughout the organization. This person can manage multiple priorities and cooperatively and enthusiastically switch between responsibilities at a moment’s notice. Will collaborate with various internal departments throughout the facility to understand and fulfill the organization’s material and service requirements.

This is a Union position with IBEW Local 569, AFL-CIO. Schedule is determined based on seniority; open availability will be required.

What You Will Do:

• Performs skilled electrical repairs, servicing, installation, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance on main building power distribution systems, motor control centers, and building lighting systems; responds to calls for emergency services in response to electrical malfunctions.
• Inspects, repairs, installs, services, and maintains electrical systems including conduit systems, lighting and power circuits, transformers, generators, air-conditioning units, control equipment, switches, and related electrical devices.
• Repairs and replaces defective or worn electrical parts in motors, generators, pumps, controllers, switches, and other equipment.
• Inspects, isolates, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical malfunctions using various testing instruments.
• Coordinates with event electrical contractor(s) for electrical room and site access; performs electrical work necessary to support event requirements.
• Works with stakeholders as needed to plan layout and wiring of new or remodeled installations.
• Performs routine inspections on equipment such as infrared scanning and earth continuity testing.
• Documents all work and assets in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Verifies completed work for conformance with requirements of all applicable building standards/codes.
• Inspects work performed by contractors to ensure work is completed per specifications and building code requirements.
• Identifies and corrects unsafe working conditions with management oversight.
• Cleans, maintains, and services various tools and equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Makes or facilitates updates to various drawings and documentation when needed to reflect current systems/configurations.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and Title 24 Building Code.
• Follows maintenance and repair procedures including preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• Demonstrates an intermediate or above knowledge of low and high voltage electrical systems, electrical upgrades, and repair work.
• Complies with all Corporation safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training, and hazard assessments.
• Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
• Reviews electrical inventory to ensure adequate stock of common electrical items and identifies items for purchase.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What You Will Need:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and three (3) years of full-time experience in all phases of journey-level work. Qualifying experience must include commercial or industrial wiring, installation and repair of electrical conduit systems. Experience in residential electrical work only is not qualifying.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license (non-resident students and military must have a valid driver’s license from their U.S. state of residency).
• Successful completion of a state-accredited four or five-year Electrician Apprenticeship Program; or has at least as many hours of on-the-job experience as would be required to graduate from such apprenticeship program (in addition to applicable journey-level work experience requirements outlined above).
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of numerical representation, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Possesses effective communication and teamwork skills to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Able to problem solve and negotiate to achieve best results using critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Robust knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, as well as ERP systems.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to maneuver throughout the facility to perform job tasks and work assignments and respond to both emergency and non-emergency situations.
• The employee is regularly required to be mobile to, from, and around the electrical shop.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work from an elevated platform lift (such as a scissor or boom); handle or feel; reach; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to be stationary.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock.
• The employee must be aware of and use proper personal protection equipment (PPE) necessary to safely complete the assigned task.
• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; confined spaces; and outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday to provide appropriate support and interaction to employees and other internal departments.
• The Convention Center is a 24/7 operation; therefore, hours and days outside of the standard work schedule may be needed.

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