Electrician

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Position Summary

Full-time position available on or after December 3, 2025 for Building Maintenance. Under general supervision, incumbents in this classification perform the full range of skilled journey-level electrical and related work as outlined in the series overview. Consult and work with other trades workers and may provide instruction and lead direction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants.

Job Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

Inspect, isolate, troubleshoot, and repair electrical malfunctions using various test instruments.

Operate electrical power-generating plants and other electrical equipment and systems.

Maintain and repair low-voltage systems including fire, alarm, and access systems.

Test electrical equipment for safety and efficiency.

Plan the layout and wiring of new or remodeled installations.

Fabricate electrical parts; perform incidental welding as necessary to complete electrical work.

Advise in the selection and storage of electrical equipment.

Estimate cost, time, and materials for electrical projects.

Participate in the maintenance and operations of an electrical shop.

Clean, maintain, and service tools and equipment used in the performance of duties

Inspect completed work for conformance with specifications, requirements, and compliance with applicable building and safety codes and regulations.

Inspect related work performed by contractors.

Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Work may involve exposure to hazardous materials.

Incumbents typically hold a license or applicable certification.

Maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems.

Prepare standard reports.

May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.

At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other departments withing functional area as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: None required Experience: 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.

Preferred Qualifications

California General Electricians Certification.

Certification indicating completion of an applicable apprenticeship program in the electrical trades.

NICET Fire Alarm Systems Certification.

Previous experience in installing, maintaining, and repairing fire alarm systems.

Previous experience with NOTIFIER systems in fire alarm systems.

Knowledge of medium and high voltage, switchgear, and power distribution.

Previous journey-level electrical trades experience in an educational or academic institution.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the 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.
• Thorough knowledge of the 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.
• Ability to assemble, install, maintain and repair electrical apparatuses; operate all applicable tools and equipment necessary to perform skilled electrical work.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings and specifications.
• Ability to make rough sketches; estimate the cost, time and materials of electrical work.
• Ability to maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and computerized record-keeping systems; prepare standard reports.
• Ability to provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants.
• Ability to analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the position.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position.
• Must possess a California Driver’s License valid for the operation of any vehicle or equipment they are required to maintain and operate.
• License or Certifications
• Must possess a California Driver’s License valid for the operation of any vehicle or equipment they are required to maintain and operate.
• Physical Requirements
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequently sit, move, and stand for the typical journeyman level of skilled construction or maintenance trades functions.
• Sit or work at a work bench or computer terminal for long periods of time on various projects.
• Ability and strength to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, finger and feel the various tools, equipment, and devices required in the field of an Electrician.
• Salary Range
• Anticipated salary will be $6,459 - $7,105 per month plus excellent paid benefits. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. (Full range: $6,459 - $8,339 per month)
• Compensation & Benefits
• Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit: 6) Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary
• How to Apply
• To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.
• Application Deadline
• OPEN UNTIL FILLED. SCREENING OF APPLICATIONS WILL BEGIN OCTOBER 27, 2025. (Applications received after the screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university.)
• Criminal Background Clearance Notice
• Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) 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.
• Additional Information
• Campus & Area California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion – one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.
  
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The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘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 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.

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• The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.
  
  
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