Lead Electrician

Job No: 532147
Work Type:
Locations: San Diego
Categories: Unit 6 - Teamsters Local 2010, Probationary, Full Time, Trades, On-site (work in-person at business location)




Position Summary

Under general supervision, the Lead Electrician will make individual/crew work assignments and provide lead work direction to skilled journey-level electricians, semi-skilled workers, and student assistants in the performance of electrical work, coordinate the workflow of jobs and procure materials. The Lead Electrician will provide preventive maintenance organization to the San Diego State University community and provide a thorough and accurate accounting of time and materials. The Lead Electrician will also be expected to complete all routine work assignments and perform all additional duties as assigned. The incumbent is also expected to maintain equipment and a safe and clean working environment.

This is a full-time (1.0 time-base) benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., duties include some evening or weekend work but may vary based on operational needs.

The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

SDSU Facilities Services is a customer-service based organization providing facility maintenance activities through a transparent and deliberate process. It is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, renovation, remodel and alteration activities in support of the academic and research mission of the university. Facilities Services employs over 235 employees (full time and students) and supports approximately eight million square feet of building space (including residence halls and parking structures) and 280 acres of improved and unimproved land.

For more information regarding the Facilities department click here.

Education and Experience

Knowledge: The Lead Electrician must possess a working knowledge of effective supervisory practices and techniques

Abilities: The Lead Electrician must be able to lead, instruct and coordinate the work of a small group or crew of skilled and semi-skilled workers; accurately estimate costs, supplies and materials needed for jobs; prepare lists of materials; ensure work is performed in sequence; maintain records; and prepare more complex reports.

Experience: The abilities of a Lead Electrician normally would be acquired through one to two years of experience as a journey-level electrician that included work coordination responsibilities.

Licenses/ Certifications Required

Valid California Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire.

Key Qualifications

• Prior experience in a higher education, commercial, industrial, military or a large multi-building facility maintenance environment is preferred.
• Two years lead or supervisory experience in the Electrical trade is preferred.
• Five years' work experience as a journey-level Electrician is preferred.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Completion of journey-level training and apprenticeship; typically, 8,000 hours of combined field and classroom instruction, or other equivalent credentialed training is preferred.
• California C10 Electrician's Contractors License is preferred.
• California General Electrician's Certification is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $7,190 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,464 - $8,196 per month.

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU's Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on October 23, 2023. To receive full consideration, apply by October 22, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.

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 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU 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 SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate 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 military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Michelle Puentes at mpuentes2@sdsu.edu.


Advertised: Oct 09, 2023 (1:45 PM)
Applications Close: Open until filled

To apply, visit https://careers.sdsu.edu/en-us/job/532147/lead-electrician







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