Salary: $88,192.00 - $97,240.00 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number:
Department: Facilities Management
Division: Maintenance
Opening Date: 09/21/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Summary
The County of San Diego has current openings for Electrician!
FUTURE SALARY INCREASES

June 2027 - 5.99% increase to base pay (2.90% Across-the- Board + 3.09% Market Adjustment)

Some positions may receive a Locked Facilities Premium and shall be compensated an additional one dollar ($1.00) per hour for each hour worked in a locked facility in the Sheriff's Department.

Practical testing to assess electrician knowledge and skills will take place the week of October 19th 2026, interviews will take place the week of November 2nd 2026, and JOB OFFERs will be made the week of November 9th 2026. The hiring department will contact qualified candidates.
Did you know the county encompasses an area of over 4,000 square miles and is divided into four regions containing 17 zones for maintenance purposes. This work includes preventive maintenance on essential building systems, time critical response to emergency repairs, accomplishment of unscheduled maintenance services, compliance and service quality oversight for contract support and at select County facilities. Each zone consists of a Building Maintenance Supervisor (BMS) with a crew of Facilities Operations professionals consisting of Building Maintenance Engineers/Assistants (BME/A), Carpenters, HVAC Technicians, Electricians, Electronic Security Technicians, Welders, Painters, Masons, and Plumbers, as well as overseeing contract vendors that support their operations.

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.

For more information, read the Electrician complete job description.

For additional information, see the Department of General Services page.

Hiring Timeline and Date

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

• Interviews, Job Offers and Background Process will begin in November 2026(County employees may be exempt from the background process.)
• 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.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
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.

Blind Applicant Screening
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide 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 will help 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.
Conditions 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

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. 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.
Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.