What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician-25592001 position at County of San Diego?
Practical examinations will take place the March 24th, 2025, interviews will take place the week of April 7th 2025, and JOB OFFERs will be made the week April 14th, 2025.
Electricians are tasked with comprehensive electrical work, encompassing the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical devices and systems, along with related responsibilities as necessary. County of San Diego Electricians possess journey-level experience and are skilled in responding to incidents by thoroughly inspecting electrical systems and equipment. They address malfunctions directly or coordinate repairs based on the complexity of the issue. Their responsibilities include preparing detailed estimates for time, materials, and equipment required for maintenance and repair projects. Furthermore, they install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical devices and systems within commercial facilities and buildings, while also overseeing the maintenance and operation of generators.
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HIRING TIMELINE AND DATES
At the department level, top candidates will be invited to take a practical examination to assess competency in basic electrical skills. Candidates must successfully pass to continue in the selection process. Practical exams will take place the week of March 24th 2025. If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below:
- Practical exams, Interviews, Job Offers and Background Process begin in March 2025. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Four (4) years of full-time work experience in a position responsible for performing general electrical work involving the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical devices and systems. Previous experience must have included at least two (2) years of full time journey level experience performing skilled electrical work in a building trade or other trades.
Note: The possession of a current Electrical Contractors License issued by the State of California or other recognized state or regulatory agency is considered qualifying.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work takes place primarily indoors, outdoors and along County maintained roadways. Incumbents are assigned to perform electrical work within a wide variety of County facilities, such as detention facilities, hospitals, wastewater plants, garages, office buildings and along County maintained roadways. When assigned to conduct electrical work in detention facilities, hospitals, or clinics, incumbents may have brief and direct exposure to inmates and/or patients on a frequent basis. Work involves exposure to heights, loud machine noises, adverse weather conditions, dust, fumes, electrical currents, flammable materials, sharp edges and roadway traffic; moving around in confined or cramped spaces that may have extreme temperatures and asbestos. Work may involve call back and overtime during evenings, weekends, and holidays to respond to electrical malfunctions and make emergency repairs on electrical systems, devices, or other components.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
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