Electrician

City of Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Santa Barbara's Public Works Department seeks an Electrician to perform journey-level work on electrical systems, install meters and distribution panels, and troubleshoot circuits. You will work with high voltage lines, transformers, generators, and underground lines, using bucket trucks and related equipment.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, maintaining safety practices, and collaborating with teams.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal electrical apprenticeship program or California Electrician certification.
• Four years of journey-level electrical experience with two years in more responsible repair roles.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, plans, and diagrams.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits and propose effective solutions.
• Operate tools and equipment for testing and repairing electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical installation

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Education

California Electrician apprenticeship or state certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Aerial bucket operation

Boom-truck operation

Trencher operation

Job description

ABOUT US

At the City of Santa Barbara, the best part of our organization is our people. As a City of Santa Barbara employee, you will work in an environment with other motivated individuals who are passionate about their work. We strive to provide employees with the support they need to thrive. Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here.

The mission of the Public Works Department is to provide the community with the sustainable foundation to thrive by delivering quality services and public infrastructure through efficient and fiscally responsible practices, including the community’s needs for transportation, water, wastewater and public facilities.

THE POSITION

The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department is seeking a motivated, knowledgeable, and experienced Electrician. This position performs a variety of journey-level skilled work in the operation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and installation of electrical equipment and systems. Installs meter and distribution panels and wires facilities according to blueprints. Establishes power load capacities and balance panels. Installs, maintains, and repairs industrial circuits, high voltage lines, power systems including transformers and generators. Locates, tests and troubleshoots underground electrical lines. Operates and works with an aerial bucket, aerial lift, boom-truck, trencher, forklift, and other related equipment. Examines various electrical systems and makes recommendations for new equipment, repairs and modifications.

BENEFITS
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Ability to:

• Perform skilled activities in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits.
• Read and understand technical drawings, plans and diagrams.
• Operate various tools, instruments and equipment used in the testing and repair of electrical equipment.
• Analyze electrical problems and develop and implement effective solutions.
• Operate a computer and related software.
• Participate in safe work practices.
• Communicate effectively in providing training on the use of equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:-- Standing, walking, crouching, bending, and climbing for extended periods of time-- Operating assigned electronics equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:-- Making observations-- Communicating with others-- Reading and writing-- Operating assigned equipment.

Knowledge of:

• Practices, principles, and procedures used in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and electronic systems.
• Principles of electronics and electrical theory.
• Tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic systems.
• Electrical testing equipment procedures.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

• Four years of journey level experience. Two (2) years of increasingly responsible electrical repair experience.

Education and/or Training:

• Completion of the twelfth grade and the completion of a formal electrical apprenticeship program or certification as a State of California Electrician.

License, Certificate and/or Other Requirements:

• Possession of a California Driver's license is required at time of appointment.

Desirable experience:

• Electrical experience that includes high voltage /high current and industrial systems
• Knowledge and experience complying with Cal-OSHA safety standards and requirements
• Industrial circuits and systems
• Understanding of HVAC disconnects and power supply
• Computerized energy management software

It is important that your application and supplemental questionnaire show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess which qualifies you for this position. All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Be sure to be thorough in your responses. Statements such as “See application”, “Extensive Experience”, or "See Resume" are not an acceptable substitute for a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.

The selection process may consist of an application screening, written exam, computer skills exam and/or an oral interview. The successful candidate's employment history will be thoroughly evaluated prior to appointment.

There is currently one (1) vacancy within the Public Works Department.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email and spam regularly throughout the recruitment process. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

CITY APPLICATION AND RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:30 PM ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2026.