ELECTRICIAN II JC-536243

California Department of Public Health; California; On-site; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Public Health (CDPH) seeks an Electrician II to lead electrical operations at the Richmond Campus, performing installation, maintenance, and repair of systems up to 480V 3-phase, including solar power equipment and low-voltage infrastructure such as CCTV and access control.

The role oversees Building Maintenance Workers, Maintenance Mechanics, and Stationary Engineers as needed, ensuring adherence to safety codes, CDPH procedures, and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment across campus, including laboratories, offices, and critical infrastructure.
• Lead and coordinate work for other maintenance staff (BMW, MM, SE) when assigned to electrical/related operations.
• Ensure work complies with applicable codes, safety standards, and departmental procedures.
• Maintain training per CDPH policies and OSHA guidelines (NFPA70E).

Job description

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. “CDPH is an E-Verify employer.” Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

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 troubleshooting solar power equipment, parking lot lighting, and low-voltage systems such 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.

Final Filing Date: 11/5/2026.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536243

Position #(s): 580-131-6532-002

Working Title: Electrician II

Classification: ELECTRICIAN II

Salary: $5,960.00 - $7,138.00 A

Number of Positions: 1

Work Location: Contra Costa County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time