Lead Electrician - Campus Facilities & Projects

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking an experienced Lead Electrician to oversee and coordinate campus-wide electrical projects, including tenant improvements and deferred maintenance. You will supervise Electricians, Facilities Mechanics, and Facilities Workers, manage schedules, and interface with clients to ensure quality and timely completion.

The role requires extensive knowledge of electrical trade standards, codes, and safety practices, plus strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of all aspects of the electrical trade and related codes sufficient to direct work, evaluate progress and ensure craft work assignments meet stated standards.
• Working knowledge of construction trade practices and safety requirements sufficient to oversee repair/renovation work, prepare multi-craft estimates, work scopes, budgets and schedules; address delays and bring to closure within timeframes.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 72, NEC, CEC, OSHA safety rules, CA Titles 19 22 24, ADA, Joint Commissions and OSHPD.
• Understanding of power distribution equipment, motor control systems, and protective relaying; familiarity with computerized facilities maintenance software.
• Ability to use power/hand tools and testing equipment; troubleshoot and repair electrical systems.
• Ability to oversee training and orientation for new hires and conduct safety training sessions.
• Ability to read project specs, blueprints, and technical manuals; communicate effectively.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and coordinate multi-crews; operate scheduling programs.
• Proficiency with PC and office software; program panels with manufacturer software.
• Ability to perform basic math for budgets and estimates.
• Knowledge of digital and analog electrical devices/systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate work of Electricians, Facilities Mechanics, and Facilities Workers for campus-wide projects.
• Review and coordinate daily schedules; interface with client.
• Conduct job site assessments; develop and review estimates; resolve project problems.
• Coordinate outages and ensure jobs are closed and charged properly.
• Provide training and safety sessions; contribute to performance evaluations.
• Participate in Disaster Initial Response Team.

Skills

Electrical trade knowledge

Safety practices

Electrical codes

Power distribution

Motor control systems

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Read blueprints

Crew scheduling software

Panel programming

Budgeting math

Electrical devices knowledge

Education

Certified 4-year apprenticeship or equivalent education

CA noncommercial Class C License

California State General Electrician certification

Job description

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking an experienced Lead Electrician to oversee and coordinate campus-wide electrical projects, including tenant improvements and deferred maintenance. You will supervise Electricians, Facilities Mechanics, and Facilities Workers, manage schedules, and interface with clients to ensure quality and timely completion.

The role requires extensive knowledge of electrical trade standards, codes, and safety practices, plus strong leadership and