Job Summary:
Electricians perform a full range of journey-level skilled trades electrical work on campus equipment, systems, and other apparatuses.
Responsibilities:
- Install, modify, and maintain electrical power and lighting systems in compliance with national and state codes, applying established industry standards and best practices.
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair electrical malfunctions across campus facilities using appropriate tools, testing equipment, and safety procedures.
- Respond to power outages by assessing system failures, restoring service, and verifying proper operation of all electrical components and safety systems.
- Upgrade and reconfigure electrical power and lighting systems to meet evolving operational requirements and improve system efficiency.
- Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment to ensure reliability, safety, and code compliance.
- Execute corrective maintenance and repairs on low, medium, and DC voltage systems, ensuring timely resolution of faults and minimal disruption to operations.
- Provide electrical support for HVAC systems, including troubleshooting, repairs, and coordination with mechanical components.
- Conduct routine and monthly inspections of critical systems, including generators, to verify operational readiness during emergencies and outages.
- Respond promptly to routine service calls and emergency electrical situations, ensuring safe and efficient resolution of issues.
- Track and update work orders within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) WebTMA system by accurately entering service details, monitoring status, and closing completed tasks in the system.
- Other classification-related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience: These abilities normally would be acquired through any combination of progressively responsible training and experience which demonstrates achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of a standard electrician’s apprenticeship program.
Required Qualifications:
- Work requires thorough knowledge of electrical theory and the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the electrical trade for the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical apparatuses, equipment and systems; and a thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal codes and regulations pertaining to the electrical trade, including the National Electric Code and Electrical Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety of the State of California.
- Must be able to assemble, install, maintain and repair electrical apparatuses; operate all applicable tools and equipment necessary to perform skilled electrical work.
- Read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings and specifications.
- Make rough sketches; estimate the cost, time and materials of electrical work.
- Maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and computerized record-keeping systems; prepare standard reports.
- Provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants; analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations;
- Read and write at a level appropriate to the position and perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position.
- Incumbents may be required to possess a California Driver’s License valid for the operation of any vehicle or equipment they are required to maintain and operate.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Possession of California General Electrician Certification.
- Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.
- Ability to perform skilled trade electrical work.
- Lift 50 pounds as part of performing daily tasks
- Some duties may require the ability to lift 50 lbs..
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.
Anticipated hiring range: Step 1 $5,998-Step 9 $7,027 per month for qualified candidates
The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.
Position Information:
Work status: Full-time/NonExempt/Probationary
Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (6:00 am – 2:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.
Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.
Working Schedule: 7AM-3PM Monday-Friday
California State University, San Bernardino, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
California State University, San Bernardino is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).
CSUSB is not an E-Verify employer and cannot support visa holders with certain requirements (e.g., H1B, F1, STEM OPT).
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Conditions of Employment
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Drivers License Check
Possession of a valid Driver's License is required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.
Physical Exam
Employment is contingent upon candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
Mandated Reporter
The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017
I-9
CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.
Statement of Commitment to Diversity
In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.
California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion
Closing Statement:
Reasonable Accommodation
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.
Smoking
CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.
Clery Act
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act
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