ELECTRICIAN II

State of California; California; On-site; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Electrician II at the California Department of Public Health Richmond Campus leads the electrical maintenance team, installing, maintaining, and repairing campus systems up to 480V 3-phase. You will oversee work by Building Maintenance staff when assigned and ensure compliance with codes and safety standards.

This role includes managing emergency power, low-voltage systems such as CCTV and access control, and solar power equipment, with duties aligned to CDPH policies and NFPA70E guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial and industrial electrical systems.
• Knowledge of electrical systems up to 480V, 3-phase power distribution, and applicable electrical codes.
• Experience with circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, motor starters, and UPS systems.
• Knowledge of emergency generators, backup power systems, and automatic transfer switches.
• Experience maintaining lighting systems, electrical controls, and dedicated circuits.
• Familiarity with low-voltage systems, CCTV, access controls, and fire alarm systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and electrical safety procedures.
• Ability to lead, coordinate, and prioritize electrical maintenance activities.
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings, schematics, and layout plans.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment across campus.
• Lead electrician for Richmond Campus and oversee BMW/MM/SE when assigned.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable codes, safety standards, and departmental procedures.
• Maintain and troubleshoot solar power equipment, parking lot lighting, CCTV, access control, and fire/life safety devices.
• Adhere to CDPH policies and OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Electrical systems up to 480V

3-Phase power distribution

CCTV & access control

Fire alarm systems

OSHA NFPA70E

UPS systems

Tools

UPS systems

Job description

Salary

$5,960.00 - $7,138.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/5/2026

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing all the electrical utilities and power distribution duties to support the operations and maintenance systems at the Richmond Laboratory Campus. The Electrician II serves as the lead electrician at the CDPH Richmond Campus. This position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of all electrical systems and equipment throughout the campus, including laboratories, office spaces, and critical infrastructure. The incumbent works on systems rated up to 480V 3-phase and below, including dedicated circuits, emergency power systems, and low-voltage infrastructure. Responsibilities also include maintaining and troubleshootingsolar power equipment,parking lot lighting, andlow-voltage systemssuch as CCTV, access control, and fire/life safety devices. This position must maintain training according to CDPH policies and procedures and OSHA guidelines (Example NFPA70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace).

The Electrician II acts as the lead worker for CDPH Electrician I and provides oversight and coordination for Building Maintenance Workers (BMW), Maintenance Mechanics (MM), and Stationary Engineers(SE) when they are assigned to assist with electrical or related facility operations. The incumbent ensures all work is performed in compliance with applicable codes, safety standards, and departmental procedures.

The incumbent works under the direction of the Supervisor of Building Trades (SBT) of the Maintenance Unit.

This classification is eligible for a recruitment and retention pay differential for the Greater Bay Area at 5% above the base rate for each qualifying pay period.

This classification is subject to the Post and Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer change in class, reinstatement, re-employment, and training and development assignment candidates will be accepted for this position but consistent with the MOU/Bargaining Agreement BU 12 contract cannot be acted upon unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ELECTRICIAN II

# of Positions

1

Work Location

In Office

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is committed to effectively delivering essential Public Health services through strong and effective Partnerships. CDPH strives to be a learning, healing, and impactful organization, with the Program Support Division (PSD) providing Program assistance to the Department in that mission.

The CDPH’s Richmond Campus is a 29-acre property housing over 1,200 employees, located in Richmond’s Marina Bay and just minutes from the El Cerrito Del Norte and Richmond BART stations, with free shuttle service between the campus and the El Cerrito Del Norte BART station. The campus includes offices, laboratories, and a warehouse. Free employee parking is available along with complimentary electric vehicle charging, a public transit subsidy of up to $300 per month, and access to an on-site gym.

The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) . Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

***Will also consider Temporary Authorization Utilization (TAU) appointments- Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications for the classification but do not currently have eligibility on an employment certification list by having taken and passed an examination may apply as a TAU. TAU appointments are limited to a duration of 9 months within a 12 consecutive month period. In order for a TAU appointment to become permanent, individuals must take and pass the related examination, and thereby become eligible from a certification list, within 9 months of TAU appointment. Individuals who successfully obtain eligibility prior to the expiration of the TAU appointment will not be required to re-compete in a competitive process for permanent appointment to that position.***

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial and industrial electrical systems.


• Knowledge of electrical systems up to 480V, 3-phase power distribution, and applicable electrical codes.


• Experience with circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, motor starters, and UPS systems.


• Knowledge of emergency generators, backup power systems, and automatic transfer switches.


• Experience maintaining lighting systems, electrical controls, and dedicated circuits.


• Familiarity with low-voltage systems, CCTV, access controls, and fire alarm systems.


• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and electrical safety procedures.


• Ability to lead, coordinate, and prioritize electrical maintenance activities.


• Experience interpreting electrical drawings, schematics, and layout plans.


• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Division
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Office
[phone]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.