Commercial Electrician- 2nd Shift

Cushman & Wakefield • Ontario, CA

8d • $29 - $34

About The Position

Performs skilled electrical work involving the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of wiring and electrical installations in public buildings, plants, facilities, and adjacent grounds. Work may cover systems from low-voltage wiring to plant, lighting, and power systems; switchboards; electronic controls; and surveillance systems. Assignments are provided through written or verbal orders, plans, and diagrams, and work is subject to inspection and supervisory checks. Employees may work as journey-level electricians, lead other electricians and helpers, or supervise electrical work. The position does not involve work in electric stations or steam electric generating plants and normally does not involve high-voltage lines or equipment, although hazards from energized equipment and occasional work from scaffolding or aerial lifts are present. The role also requires compliance with environmental regulations related to SF6 switch usage, record keeping, and reporting.

The posting describes responsibilities for both Electrician and Senior Electrician classifications. Electrician duties include installing conduit and wiring; maintaining lighting, power, signal, communications, motor, HVAC, control, and related electrical systems; testing circuits and equipment; reading diagrams; keeping routine records; and troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems. Senior Electrician duties additionally include leading crews, preparing diagrams and estimates, maintaining work records, requisitioning materials and tools, ensuring safety precautions, and potentially preparing plans and securing electrical permits.

The job requires completion of a recognized four-year apprenticeship, journey-level rank as an electrician, or six years of experience as an electrical helper for the Electrician classification. Senior Electrician requires two years of journey-level electrician experience. A valid California driver's license is required for all classes. Compensation is $28.90–$34.00; the actual offer may depend on applicable factors, including location, collective bargaining coverage, experience, and qualifications. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

Requirements

• Completion of a recognized four-year apprenticeship or attainment of journey-level rank as an electrician, or six years of experience as an electrical helper, is required for the Electrician classification.
• Two years of experience as a journey-level electrician is required for the Senior Electrician classification.
• Valid California driver's license required for all classes.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used to install, maintain, test, and repair electrical systems and equipment, including motors, small generators, lighting, wiring, switchboards, signals, and communications systems.
• Knowledge of Ontario OIAA electrical codes.
• Knowledge of hazards and applicable safety precautions for working on energized lines and equipment, and pertinent provisions of California safety orders.
• Knowledge of electrical plans and circuit diagrams used in installation and maintenance work.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of electricity and electronics, including solid-state circuitry, as related to electrical installations, equipment, and wiring.
• Knowledge of passenger and freight elevator maintenance and repair requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical plans and diagrams and prepare plans and diagrams of electrical work.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with employees and the public.
• Ability to prepare time, work, and material reports and estimate time and material costs.
• Ability to supervise and lay out the work of journey-level electricians and helpers.
• Strength to perform average lifting up to 35 pounds and occasional lifting over 70 pounds.
• Body agility and equilibrium for activities such as climbing and balancing under precarious conditions.
• Arm, hand, and finger dexterity in both hands for reaching, handling, and feeling, and good hearing ability.

Responsibilities

• Install conduit and pull wire for lighting and power.
• Install, adjust, troubleshoot, and maintain wiring, lighting fixtures and outlets, signal systems, public address and intercommunication systems, electric motors, HVAC equipment, electrical control apparatus, and associated equipment.
• Test circuits for shorts, grounds, open conditions, and proper insulation; conduct electrical tests using equipment such as meggers, voltmeters, ammeters, and ohmmeters.
• Inspect, clean, lubricate, and replace bearings and brushes in motors and small generators.
• Clean and replace control apparatus and associated equipment on electrical devices, motors, controls, panels, and switchboards.
• Repair portable electric tools and other small or portable electrical equipment.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, plans, and sketches; prepare wiring diagrams and plans as required.
• Keep routine work records and prepare reports, time, work, and material reports, and requisitions for materials and tools.
• Troubleshoot and maintain lighting, power, controls, instrumentation systems, and electronic supervisory systems.
• Make minor adjustments and repairs to electric elevators and troubleshoot medium-sized generating installations when required.
• Lead and supervise journey-level electricians and helpers, lay out their work, and ensure that proper safety precautions are taken.
• Estimate time and material costs for electrical installations.
• Prepare required plans and secure electrical permits when required.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including SF6 switch usage, record keeping, and reporting.
• Drive a truck between job locations when required.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance.
• Eligible employees may enroll in vision insurance.
• Eligible employees may enroll in dental insurance.
• Eligible employees may enroll in flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Eligible employees may enroll in retirement savings plans.
• Eligible employees may enroll in life and disability insurance programs.
• Eligible employees may receive paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive pay, subject to eligibility and other factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed