Senior Electrician & Field Installations Lead

California Institute of Technology; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

California Institute of Technology is seeking a Senior Electrician to coordinate and install electrical systems, maintain safety standards, and mentor junior staff. The role involves field installations, troubleshooting, and collaboration with campus teams to ensure reliable power and lighting systems across facilities.

The position is essential and requires California certification, extensive field experience, and the ability to work from ladders, lifts, and in varied environments.

Qualifications

• Must be a California certified journeyman electrician.
• Completion of an apprenticeship or equivalent 2-year program in electrical construction/maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Mentor less experienced team members.
• Communicate professionally in writing and verbally.
• Act as trainer for new team members.
• Perform field verifications of electrical systems.

Skills

Safety compliance

Blueprint reading

Team mentoring

Communication

Field troubleshooting

Education

California certified journeyman electrician

Apprenticeship program completed

2-year electrical construction & maintenance course

Tools

Integrated Work Management System

Job description

California Institute of Technology is seeking a Senior Electrician to coordinate and install electrical systems, maintain safety standards, and mentor junior staff. The role involves field installations, troubleshooting, and collaboration with campus teams to ensure reliable power and lighting systems across facilities.

The position is essential and requires California certification, extensive field experience, and the ability to work from ladders, lifts, and in varied environments.