Electrician

BGIS • San Jose, CA

1d • $50 - $55

About The Position

BGIS is currently seeking an Electrician to join the team in San Jose, CA. BGIS is a leading provider of integrated facility management, project management, energy & sustainability, and real estate services. With a team of over 7,000 globally, we inspire better business performance by creating optimized, client-focused environments. Join us to make an impact in a collaborative, innovative workplace. The Electrician is responsible performance of electrical repairs and maintenance services along with coordination of external vendors to meet client requirements. The role communicates with client managers during all electrical activities and ensures all work maintains redundancy, safety, code compliance, and operational integrity. The position reviews all MOPs (Methods of Procedure), scopes of work, and system feeds, verifies equipment readiness, and ensures systems are restored to normal operation following maintenance or project activities. Responsibilities include coordinating, processing and documenting all required NETA (InterNational Electrical Testing Association) testing and IR (Infrared) scanning. The Electrician demonstrates BGIS values in communications with clients and other team members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school certification, or verifiable training in a relevant electrical field.
• California Electrical License required and must be maintained in good standing.
• 3–5 years of journeyman‑level experience in similar electrical work.
• Strong understanding of redundancy, electrical distribution, and critical‑system operation.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing conditions, and resolve issues promptly.
• Ability to read and interpret one‑lines, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with BGIS support teams and client contacts.
• Experience in NETA testing and IR scanning.
• Proficiency in business environment software applications.
• Cognitive skills required to work in a critical facilities environment including ability to maintain focus, communicate clearly and concisely, respond quickly to requests, follow established processes and ability to complete tasks within targeted time frame to minimize risk of outages or damage to building and high value equipment.
• Ability and willingness to travel to various local client locations.
• Physical ability to walk jobsites in uneven terrain.
• Current valid driver’s license and ability to provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office with reimbursement.
• Respond to off hour emergency calls.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in mission‑critical environments such as data centers, hospitals, or power generation facilities.
• Working at heights training/certification preferred for ascending and descending various ladders carrying required tools/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Communication with client managers during all scheduled and unscheduled electrical activities.
• Respond to client service requests.
• Monitor service requests in work order management system.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills and maintain positive and professional working relationship with internal and external clients.
• Respond to off hour emergency calls.
• Work with vendors and contractors to monitor and ensure work meets BGIS and client standards.
• Contribute to the completion of other key initiatives as assigned.
• Review Methods of Procedure (MOPs), scopes of work, and system documentation to ensure redundancy and proper electrical paths of travel.
• Verify all critical equipment is secured, backed up, and tested prior to any electrical work.
• Perform onsite electrical tasks included in service agreement with the client.
• Maintain facility equipment as indicated by preventative maintenance plans.
• Ensure all electrical systems are returned to normal operation after maintenance or testing.
• Inspect wiring, feeds, switchgear, distribution panels, and related critical infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot, evaluate, and recommend upgrades as needed.
• Order parts and supplies for maintenance and repairs as required.
• Maintain clean, accurate documentation of work performed and equipment status.
• Respond to issues as they arise, diagnosing electrical faults quickly and correctly.
• Adhere to all applicable state, federal, and industry safety requirements, including NFPA 70E, NEC/CEC and OSHA standards.
• Coordinate, process and document all NETA testing activities.

Benefits

• BGIS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, health savings account, flexible spending account (both healthcare and dependent), 401(k) with a Company match, Paid Time Off, paid company holidays, short term and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, gym membership discount and team member referral bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees