Facilities Technician-Electrical

Octa+ Energie; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

OCTA in Santa Ana seeks an Electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems across agency facilities, including high-voltage work (277–480 VAC and up to 1000 VDC).

You will read schematics, supervise technicians, and ensure compliance with NFPA 70/70E, Cal/OSHA, and safety practices while supporting generators, UPS, and facility upgrades.

This role offers competitive pay and long-term stability in public service, with a focus on safe, reliable transit for the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited electrical training program.
• Three years of electrical experience, including NEC-aligned installation and repair.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70, NEC, NFPA 70E, arc flash safety, HAZMAT, and Cal/OSHA electrical safety.
• Ability to diagnose industrial electrical issues, read technical docs, and work safely with high-voltage systems.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights above 30 feet, operate lifts, and work in confined spaces.
• Experience with battery-electric vehicle chargers is a plus.
• Valid California Driver License with a safe record.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, and repair electrical devices and distribution systems across facilities.
• Inspect and repair backup generators, UPS systems, and auxiliary equipment.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, ladder diagrams, and blueprints.
• Guide and train Facilities Technicians.
• Perform maintenance on burner assemblies and related equipment.
• Safely use ladders, aerial lifts, staging, light towers, and PPE.
• Oversee contractor work for quality and compliance.
• Maintain logs, permits, certifications, and regulatory documentation.
• Support facility upgrades and special projects such as welding or painting.
• Evaluate and repair facility safety and testing systems.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Read schematics

Team leadership

Safety minded

High-voltage experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited electrical training program

Job description

Job Description

OCTA is seeking a skilled Electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, machinery, and equipment across agency facilities. This role supports both routine and high-voltage (277–480 VAC and up to 1000 VDC) work while ensuring compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and operational requirements.

The salary for this position is:

$34.84- Starting rate per hour

$37.08- After completion of six (6) months

$48.32- Top rate after thirty six (36) months

The position will remain open until a candidate is selected.

What You’ll Do

• Install, maintain, test, and repair electrical devices and distribution systems, including lighting, power circuits, motors, controls, life safety systems, relays, breakers, and irrigation controls

• Inspect and repair backup generators, UPS systems, and auxiliary equipment

• Cut, bend, and install conduit and pull conductors

• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, ladder diagrams, and blueprints

• Guide and train Facilities Technicians

• Perform maintenance on burner assemblies and related equipment

• Safely use ladders, aerial lifts, staging, light towers, and PPE

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair fueling systems, electrical systems up to 480V, plumbing, and facility equipment

• Oversee contractor work for quality and compliance

• Maintain logs, reports, permits, certifications, and regulatory documentation

• Support special projects including welding, painting, construction, and facility upgrades

• Evaluate and repair facility safety and testing systems

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED

• Completion of an accredited electrical training program

• Three years of electrical experience, including installation and repair aligned with NEC and state electrical safety standards

• Familiarity with NFPA 70, NEC, NFPA 70E, arc flash safety, HAZMAT procedures, and Cal/OSHA electrical safety practices

• Ability to diagnose industrial electrical issues, read technical documentation, and work safely with high-voltage systems

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and time-management skills

• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights above 30 feet, operate lifts, and work in confined spaces

• Experience with battery-electric vehicle chargers is a plus

• Valid California Driver License with a safe record

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Work with diverse and advanced electrical systems supporting OCTA operations

• Opportunities to expand skills in high-voltage, automation, and facility-wide systems

• Supportive team environment with strong emphasis on safety and professional development

• Competitive pay, benefits, and long-term stability in public service

• Meaningful work that directly contributes to safe, reliable transit for the community

Join a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued.

OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected status.