High Voltage Electrician

Presidio Trust; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 66,293 - 94,417; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

A federal agency is seeking a High Voltage Electrician to support the Utilities Department in San Francisco. The role includes performing construction, maintenance, and repair of high voltage systems for commercial buildings. Candidates should have five years of relevant experience, including installation and maintenance of electrical systems. The position offers full-time employment at $58.33 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Applications received by April 17, 2026, will receive first consideration.

Qualifications

• 5 years of journey-level high voltage electrician experience, including installation and maintenance.
• Familiarity with safety and operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance, and repair of high voltage systems.
• Inspect overhead and underground circuits to identify faults.
• Utilize testing equipment for system diagnostics.

Skills

High voltage electrician experience

Safe operation of electrical equipment

Ability to read blueprints

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work in confined spaces

Education

High School diploma or Electrical apprenticeship

Valid California Class B driver's license

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

The Presidio Trust is seeking a High Voltage Electrician who will support the Utilities Department. The Presidio Trust is an innovative federal agency that stewards and shares the history, beauty, and wonder of the Presidio for everyone to enjoy forever. The ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone, the Presidio was once a military post under three flags. Today, it is a surprising national park site spanning 1,500 acres at the Golden Gate. Its rare natural habits, inspiring views, and world‑class trails are a local and global attraction. It is among the most biologically diverse parks in America and a popular destination with beaches, museums, restaurants, hotels, homes, and offices.

Reporting to the High Voltage Electrical Supervisor, the High Voltage Electrician performs duties of a journey‑level high voltage electrician, engaged in construction, maintenance and repair of high voltage systems and related systems for commercial buildings and residences. Operates and maintains work in a clean, safe, compliant and environmentally conscientious manner.

This is a full‑time position with benefits and a starting at $58.33 per hour, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This position is included in a bargaining unit, specifically the Laborer’s International Union of North America, Local 792, United Public Employees of California. Applications received by April 17, 2026, will receive first consideration.

Responsibilities

• Plan wiring and installation of equipment and fixtures such as pad‑mounted transformers, generators, vacuum or air switches, substation circuit breakers, load break elbows and junctions, KWH meters, streetlight foundations, insulators, and other related equipment and/or hardware.
• Inspect overhead and underground circuits to identify faulty or worn parts, maintaining, repairing and overhauling if necessary.
• Work on energized or de‑energized circuits to maintain or repair high voltage electrical equipment and systems. Operate portable tools: gas grill, battery powered drill, reciprocating saw, jack hammer and chain saw etc.
• Install primary and secondary underground cables in conduit utilizing the proper tools, equipment and work methods.
• Work in bucket truck, climb poles as needed. Utilize testing equipment: Dielectric tester (Hypot), meggar, impulse generator, phase sequence meter, phase rotation meter, high voltage phase meter, multi‑meter, transformer tester.
• Ability to terminate and splice high and low voltage cables utilizing hand taping and pre‑molded splice kit (cold or heat shrinkable).
• Ability to determine the proper materials needed for assigned task and install to industry standards. Ability to safely operate substation circuit breakers and relays from 4160 to 12000 volts.
• Ability to install single and three phase kilowatt hour meters and interpret readings. Utilize proper safety apparatus: Hot sticks, rubber blanket, line hoses, rubber gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protections and safety shoes.
• Inspect wiring and fixtures for conformance to company specifications or local electrical codes. Interprets Trust policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders and perform task as required. Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Recommend changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assists workers in solving work problems. Initiate or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma and/or Completion of a certified Electrical apprenticeship program, OR
• Five (5) years of verifiable journey level high voltage electrician experience of which three (3) years must be in the installation, maintenance and operation of high/medium voltages distribution systems.
• Valid California Class B driver’s license.
• Confined Space entry certification.
• First Aid/CPR.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations.
• Where only limited standardization exists: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Desired Qualifications

• A passion for the mission and values of the Presidio Trust.

Background Check

This position is subject to an employment background check which shall consist of a review of applicable county, state and Federal criminal and civil records, state bankruptcy indexes, driver’s license, education, and employment history. An individual’s granting of a background check and resulting report is voluntary. However, employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an employment background check. The Presidio Trust may refuse to hire an individual, may rescind an offer of employment to an individual, or may review and terminate the employment of a current employee not successfully completing the background check.

The Presidio Trust is an equal opportunity employer, offering a competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit www.presidio.gov/about/presidio-trust/careers.