Electrician - 140545

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union: K6 Contract

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a skilled Electrician to maintain, repair, and install complex electrical systems across hospital facilities in the San Diego area. The role emphasizes working with motors, lighting, control devices, and transformers in occupied healthcare environments.

The ideal candidate holds Journeyman Electrician status with 5+ years on institutional projects and at least 2 years on OSHPD-regulated work, with the ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.

Qualifications

• Proof of Journeyman Electrician status.
• 5+ years of experience on institutional construction projects.
• 2+ years of experience on OSHPD-regulated projects.
• Experience working in occupied healthcare environments.
• Strong knowledge of tools, equipment and products of the trade.
• Able to work at heights; in confined spaces and lift motors.
• Physically able to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled journeyman electrician tasks; maintain, repair, and install electrical systems, equipment and components such as motors, lighting, control devices, switches and cables.
• Test, troubleshoot and locate electrical malfunctions using appropriate test instruments.
• Coordinate services with Hospital employees and contractors.
• Job standards are to be performed at the EXPERT level.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician

OSHPD Projects

Healthcare Environments

Tools & Equipment

Height & Confined Spaces

Physical Agility

Job description

Payroll Title: ELECTRN

Department: FACILITIES PLANNING & MGMT

Hiring Pay Scale: $50.69 / Hour

Worksite: Various

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: K6 Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#140545 Electrician

Extended Deadline: Tue 9/29/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 07/20/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, performs skilled journeyman electrician tasks; maintain, repair, and install electrical systems, equipment and components such as: motors and motor controllers, lighting systems, control devices, switches and cables; transformers, lightening arresters and conductors. Test, troubleshoot and locate electrical malfunctions using appropriate test instruments. Coordinate services with Hospital employees and contractors. Job standards are to be performed at the EXPERT level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Proof of Journeyman Electrician status.
• Five (5) or more years of experience working on institutional construction projects.
• Two (2) or more years of experience working on OSHPD-regulated projects.
• Experience working in occupied healthcare environments.
• Must have a strong knowledge of and experience with tools, equipment and products of the trade.
• Must be able to work at heights; in confined spaces and lift motors.
• Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Electrician License.
• Ability to work within infection control containments.
• Experience working in occupied healthcare environments.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Must maintain reliable transportation.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $105,841 - $105,841 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $50.69 - $50.69

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. \"Misconduct\" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace