The City of San José (CSJ) , the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the values of: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José.
The City's Public Works Department ( D PW) is seeking Electricians whose values align with the values of the City's employees. DPW Electricians enjoy a regular 40-hour work with opportunity for overtime hours, and include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. The Public Works Department i s responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, m aintaining City facilities and fleet assets, f acilitating and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.
Benefits & Compensation
The City offers a variety of benefit options to employees, including health, dental, visio n, and life insurance. Employees in the Electrician I/II classification are represented by the bargaining unit, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 332 (IBEW) . Explore a comprehensive list of benefits by visiting CSJ's Human Resources Benefits webpage . Benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Regular W ork hours of 40-hours/week + overtime opportunity
- Annual P aid H oliday T ime - off : 15 days
- Accrued a nnual P aid T ime - off: approx. 10 days (first 5 years of service)*
- A ccrued a nnual P aid S ick - time
- Medical , D ental , and V ision insurance
- Retirement /Pension
- Employee Assistance Program & Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care)
- Commuter Benefit & Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Long Term Disability (LTD) & Personal Accident Insurance (AD&D)
- Long Term Care(for existing subscribers only)
* (2080 hours worked = 1 year)
Salary ranges for this classification are:
- Electrician I: $ 110 , 313.84 - $ 134 , 228.64 approximate annual pay
- Electrician II: $115,861.20 - $140,955.36 approximate annual pay
This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience.
The City of San José , Public Works Department is seeking to fill five ( 5 ) full- time Electrician vacancies . The department's tight-kn i t team of E lectrician s work collabo ra tively and intra-departmentally to ensure electrical components and systems are installed and m aintained throughout city facilities such as community centers, l ibraries and public park s.
Electrician I is the entry-level class in the Electrician series. Incumbents are provided with training and experience to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the full range of installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment.
Electrician II is the journey level class in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment, working independently under general supervision.
Electricians are responsible for installing, maintaining , testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and operating high and low voltage/amperage electrical components, systems and equipment including locating problems; determining appropriate courses of action; and coordinating repairs with affected parties. They design, fabricate, and install electrical systems and components and install wiring and electrical equipment, ensuring code compliance. Electricians review work orders, maintain activity logs, prepare requisitions and obtain approval for various projects. Duties may also include purchasing electrical supplies, including filling out paperwork; coordinating purchases; and, choosing vendors. They are responsible for responding to occasional emergencies, evaluating and taking required actions and determining if support is needed. Public Works electrician duties also include:
- N ew construction, remodels, small tenant improvement projects ;
- L ighting retrofit projects ;
- M aintenance of pump stations (includes motor controls and PLC's and computerized alarm and monitoring of pumps, etc. ) ;
- Maintenance of E mergency generators, fire alarm systems, vehicle gate operators, badge access controls, lighting control systems ;
- E lectrical building distribution systems and equipment up to and including 12kv ;
- I nstalling cat 5 and fiber optic networks and maintenance of all City buildings ; and
- Setting up t emporary power for special events and public address setups.
