Maintenance Electrician - 136951

Overview

La Jolla

9500 Gilman Drive, San Diego, CA 92093, United States

136951 Maintenance Electrician

Filing Deadline : Thu 10 / 23 / 2025

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UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and / or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment

Apply by 10 / 14 / 2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants

Apply by 10 / 23 / 2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Department overview

Facilities Management (FM) is responsible for the maintenance of buildings and grounds at the University of California San Diego. FM supports Construction Management services for Deferred Maintenance, Strategic Energy, Faculty Recruitment Lab Renovations, and non-Capital Improvement projects typically ranging up to $1M for renovation work and $5M for Maintenance and Energy projects. The Project Management team handles project programming, planning, schematic design, design development, construction documents, contract documents, bidding and award of contracts, construction inspections, and construction administration. FM\'s Project Management Unit aims to complete University construction projects on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction.

Position description

Test, modify, repair, install and alter campus electrical systems, equipment and components (600 volts and below) including power circuits to offices, labs and / or mechanical spaces, motors and motor controllers, watt-hour meters, lighting systems, light poles, control devices, transformers, panels, lightning arresters and conductors to ensure building systems and equipment operate properly. Respond to trouble calls. Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems using proper methods and test equipment. Install metering devices to measure power consumption. Repair and / or replace campus lighting systems (street, walkway, exterior building lighting). Read and interpret blueprints to diagnose electrical problems (short circuits, tripped breakers, overloads).

Assist in resolving questions regarding services performed. Coordinate equipment repairs and shutdowns with campus members to avoid disrupting research or services. Plan electrical construction jobs, order materials, and schedule work with customers to maintain or improve campus systems. Maintain awareness of electrical hazards and participate in safety and technical trainings. Maintain proficiency at the current job classification level and update knowledge through coursework, seminars, publications, and professional contacts. Maintain attendance, punctuality, and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a State of California Certified General Electrician Card provided by the Department of Industrial Relations.
• Proven journey-level skills and experience in modifications, repairs, installations, and alterations to utility distribution systems and components.
• Proven journey-level knowledge and experience with control devices used in electrical, lighting and machinery systems.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting main distribution power and correcting issues (600 volts and below).
• Experience testing, troubleshooting, adjusting, synchronizing and aligning equipment machinery and electrical components.
• Experience reading, interpreting and understanding blueprints (building, mechanical and equipment), diagrams and other technical information to perform needed adjustments and repairs.
• Experience interpreting nameplate data and testing motors, interlock system starters and control devices.
• Experience working with NEC and IEEE regulations.
• Proficiency in hand tools and precision measuring devices.
• Experience with standard computer systems and applications including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, CMMS, email and web-based applications.
• Experience planning, scheduling and ordering materials for electrical construction jobs.
• Ability to document electrical changes and new installations through written information and / or prints.
• Experience operating boom trucks for equipment repair.
• Knowledge of and ability to use appropriate safety equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivation, adaptability, tact, and decisiveness. Ability to work with coworkers to achieve high quality and efficiency.
• Ability to prioritize workloads with minimal supervision and plan work effectively in the field with customers.
• Ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment with changing priorities.

Special conditions

Pay and benefits

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range : $105,841 - $105,841 (prorated if appointment

Hourly : $50.69

Note : Compensation may vary based on experience, licensure, and other factors; the posted range reflects internal budgeting and market considerations.

If employed by the University of California, you must comply with vaccination policies. Various health directives may apply.

Equal opportunity and additional information

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status. For more information, see UC\'s Anti-Discrimination policy. UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco-free environment.

For more information, visit UC San Diego Principles of Community and the Anti-Discrimination policy : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination

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