Electrician (EXTENDED)

State Center Community College District; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

State Center Community College District seeks an Electrician (EXTENDED) to perform skilled electrical work across district facilities, including installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems. You will inspect, test, and service equipment and coordinate with vendors to ensure safe operation.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited vocational school, an electrical apprenticeship, and roughly three years of journey-level experience with industrial electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited vocational trade school and completion of an electrical apprenticeship.
• Three years journey-level experience in design, installation, maintenance and repair of industrial electrical systems.
• Forklift certification and California driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, analyzes and repairs electrical systems and devices. Rebuilds and repairs equipment to manufacturer specs.
• Installs upgrades and enhancements to electrical systems and sub-systems.
• Inspects electrical systems and conducts preventive maintenance and testing; uses infrared cameras and testing devices.
• Operates specialized test equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Plans and lays out jobs using blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Leads project coordination with contractors and vendors to ensure compliance and safety.

Skills

Electrical diagnosis

Infrared testing

Motor control knowledge

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

Electrical apprenticeship & vocational training

Tools

Hand-held testers

Process meters

Signal generators

Meters & calibrators

Conduit/location tools

Job description

Electrician (EXTENDED)

Salary: $78,168.00 - $96,136.00 Annually

Location: Districtwide, CA

Job Type: Permanent

Division: DO Operations

Job Number: 2026065

Closing: 10/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

General Purpose

Under general supervision, performs skilled electrical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of college electrical systems; coordinates equipment service and testing/inspections with vendors and contractors; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The duties listed below 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 this class.

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, analyzes and repairs electricalsystems, components and devices associated with the operation ofthe college and associated facilities; rebuilds and repairsequipment to manufacturer's specifications, including motorcontrollers, variable frequency drives, switchgear, control panels, transformers, solar panels, lighting systems and lighting panelsusing operational performance standards and specialized testingequipment.
• Installs upgrades and enhancements to electrical systems andsub-systems, including conduits, wiring, optical fibers, pullboxes, switchboards, controllers and switches; installs andmaintains motors, controls, pumps, metering equipment and HVAC; mayperform high-voltage terminations and splices.
• Inspects electrical systems and their components to evaluatetheir condition, identifies necessary repairs and recommendspreventive maintenance; operates infrared cameras and performsvibration analysis; tests electrical systems and continuity ofcircuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, usingtesting devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes toensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Uses a variety of specialized tools and devices such ashand-held programmers and calibrators, process meters, signalgenerators, loop and pressure calibrators, frequency counters,digital and analog volt-ohm meters, digital analyzers, milliampsimulators, cable/conduit locators and other specialized testequipment.
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installselectrical conduit using rulers, measuring devices, hand tools,pipe threader and conduit bender; places conduit pipes or tubinginside partitions, walls or other concealed areas and pullsinsulated wires/cables through conduit to complete circuits.
• Attends construction meetings and reviews plans andspecifications for proposed, new and remodeled electricalinstallations by contractors; coordinates, assigns and evaluateswork of contractors to ensure compliance with Districtrequirements; assists in commissioning new equipment and systems,including assisting in integrating electronic devices, controls andsoftware and factory acceptance testing; plans and lays out jobsfrom blueprints, schematics, drawings, sketches or verbalinstructions.
• Plans work from and maintains records in the form ofblueprints, drawings, sketches, plans and specifications, usingtraditional and electronic media tools and techniques, forindustrial electrical and instrumentation equipment and devices;maintains electronic maintenance records and requests includingwork order tracking and lockout/tag out records.
• Observes safe work methods and safety practices related to thework; cones and flags work sites to secure from traffic; usesappropriate safety equipment.
• Operates a variety of light to medium trucks and equipment anda wide variety of other hand and power equipment; checkspre-operating condition of vehicles and equipment to ensure properand safe working condition; ensures proper loading and unloading oftools and equipment; cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
• Designs, draws and prepares cost estimates for proposedprojects; conducts inventories and requisitions necessary tools,equipment, materials, parts and supplies.
• Provides support to other building trades staff; leads smallprojects by assigning, scheduling and monitoring work forcompleteness, accuracy and conformance with District requirementsand other regulatory mandates.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historicallyminoritized groups and participates in professional developmentactivities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-mindedpractices within the District.

Other Duties

• Assists other journey-level maintenance personnel incooperative assignments.
• Monitors, maintains and repairs emergency systems includinglighting, generators, fire alarms, security and call stations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Practices, methods, techniques, tools and equipment used in the design, installation, testing, calibration, maintenance and repair of electrical systems.
• Tools and practices used in performing all preventive/predictive maintenance (thermography, infrared, motorcircuit analysis and other predictive maintenance tools) on the electrical instrumentation, equipment and systems used in the District's infrastructure.
• Safety policies, procedures and safe work practices applicable to assignment, including OSHA regulations, confined-space entry, arc flash safety, lockout/tag out procedures and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) National Electrical Code (NEC) rules.
• Written and oral communication skills including correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Recordkeeping practices and techniques.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Shop and trades mathematics.
• District organization, functions, rules, policies and procedures applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Test, diagnose, calibrate and repair a wide variety of industrial electrical systems and related equipment devices, motors, machinery and equipment.
• Utilize modern diagnostic and testing techniques and instruments, including motor circuit analysis, ultrasonic and infrared cameras, and other predictive maintenance tools; laptops and other computer equipment to test, calibrate, configure and repair complex electrical and electronic devices, equipment and wiring.
• Perform inspection, cleaning, maintenance and repair of wide array of electrical systems including 12Kv and 4160V distribution equipment, 480V/277V & 208V 3 phase equipment with capacity up to 2000amp building services.
• Operate welding equipment, forklifts, hydraulic lifts, power equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment.
• Identify and implement effective courses of action to complete assigned work.
• Read, interpret and update plans, specifications, manuals and circuitry/wiring diagrams.
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines.
• Perform mathematical calculations.
• Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Operate a computer and standard business software.
• Coordinate work assignments with other sections or departments.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited vocational trade school, completion of an electrical apprenticeship program; focus on medium commercial or heavy industrial is preferred and three years of journey-level experience in the design, installation, maintenance and repair of industrial electrical systems and related equipment and devices; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses, Certificates and Other Requirements

A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program.

Forklift certification is required within three months of hire or appointment to the position.

Physical and Mental Demands

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

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees perform heavy physical labor with constant standing and walking for extended periods; walk over rough or uneven surfaces; push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects weighing up to 75 pounds; bend, stoop and kneel; repetitively use upper extremities on a regular basis; use manual dexterity to operate motorized equipment and vehicles in a safe manner; operate an electrical cart; travel to various locations on and off District campuses as needed to conduct District business.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve basic problems; use basic math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with interruptions; and interact with District staff, other organizations and the public.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee works in a shop and field environment where the noise level is usually moderate. The employee works in outdoor weather conditions; extreme heat or cold; wet, humid conditions; in confined spaces; on ladders/scaffolding or in high, precarious places; on uneven or slippery surfaces; near moving mechanical parts, moving equipment, and heavy traffic. The employee is occasionally exposed to loud or prolonged noise and equipment with heavy vibrations. The employee may be at risk of electrical shock.

Work requires responding to emergency calls.

The employee may be required to travel to locations other than assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes and requirements to work overtime.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Electrician is a journey-level trade classification responsible for performing a wide range of skilled electrical work for District buildings and facilities. Assignments encompass a variety of tasks, seldom require detailed instructions and require sound judgment and initiative. Incumbents may provide lead-level guidance to other trades and maintenance staff.

Assessment Process

Application Review and Assessments

The application review process includes an evaluation of training and experience based on given application information and answers to supplemental questionnaire. Only the most qualified applicants, who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the assessment process.

The assessment process will include a competency assessment (40% weight) and a performance assessment (60% weight). Of those achieving a passing score on the competency assessment, only the most qualified candidates will be invited to the performance assessment. Passing score is 75% out of 100% on each assessment process.

INITIAL ASSESSMENT TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS:

• COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT: NOVEMBER 10, 2026
• PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT: DECEMBER 4, 2026

The assessment process / assessment date is subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email to the address listed on your application.

Eligibility List

Only the most qualified applicants who achieve a passing score on the assessment will advance to the next phase of the recruitment process. Candidates who pass all components of the assessments be placed in rank order on a Districtwide Open-Competitive List. Using the same process, a separate Districtwide Promotional List will be established and both Lists will be used concurrently. Unless otherwise indicated, the eligibility list will be used to fill current vacancies in this classification Districtwide for at least six months.

The current vacancy is with District Operations.

PASSING THE ASSESSMENTS AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBILITY LIST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. VERIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE COLLECTED IF AN OFFER IS MADE.

Accommodations

Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the State Center Community College District Personnel Commission Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

SCCCD is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our District's purpose to support student success both locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairly and equitably.