Salary : $84,729.06 - $102,988.34 Annually
Location : 616 Laguna St., Santa Barbara, CA
Job Type: Full-time Classified
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 5:30 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION
THE POSITION

The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department is seeking a motivated, knowledgeable, and experienced Electrician. This position performs a variety of journey-level skilled work in the operation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and installation of electrical equipment and systems. Installs meter and distribution panels and wires facilities according to blueprints. Establishes power load capacities and balance panels. Installs, maintains, and repairs industrial circuits, high voltage lines, power systems including transformers and generators. Locates, tests and troubleshoots underground electrical lines. Operates and works with an aerial bucket, aerial lift, boom-truck, trencher, forklift, and other related equipment. Examines various electrical systems and makes recommendations for new equipment, repairs and modifications.

BENEFITS
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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Ability to:

• Perform skilled activities in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits.
• Read and understand technical drawings, plans and diagrams.
• Operate various tools, instruments and equipment used in the testing and repair of electrical equipment.
• Analyze electrical problems and develop and implement effective solutions.
• Operate a computer and related software.
• Participate in safe work practices.
• Communicate effectively in providing training on the use of equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:-- Standing, walking, crouching, bending, and climbing for extended periods of time-- Operating assigned electronics equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:-- Making observations-- Communicating with others-- Reading and writing-- Operating assigned equipment.

Knowledge of:

• Practices, principles, and procedures used in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and electronic systems.
• Principles of electronics and electrical theory.
• Tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic systems.
• Electrical testing equipment procedures.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

• Four years of journey level experience. Two (2) years of increasingly responsible electrical repair experience.

Education and/or Training:

• Completion of the twelfth grade and the completion of a formal electrical apprenticeship program or certification as a

License, Certificate and/or Other Requirements:

• Possession of a California Driver's license is required at time of appointment.

Desirable experience:

• Electrical experience that includes high voltage /high current and industrial systems
• Knowledge and experience complying with Cal-OSHA safety standards and requirements
• Industrial circuits and systems
• Understanding of HVAC disconnects and power supply
• Computerized energy management software

SELECTION PROCESS
It is important that your application and supplemental questionnaire show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess which qualifies you for this position. All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Be sure to be thorough in your responses. Statements such as "See application", "Extensive Experience", or "See Resume" are not an acceptable substitute for a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.

The selection process may consist of an application screening, written exam, computer skills exam and/or an oral interview. The successful candidate's employment history will be thoroughly evaluated prior to appointment.

There is currently one (1) vacancy within the Public Works Department.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email and spam regularly throughout the recruitment process. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

CITY APPLICATION AND RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:30 PM ON MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026.

THESALARY RANGE consists of five steps, each representing an increase of approximately five percent. STEP INCREASES, through the top salary step, are tied to job performance with annual performance reviews. Employees receive annual performance reviews.
THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS may vary and are subject to collective bargaining:

Note: Part-time employees receive pro-rated benefits, e.g., 50%, 60%, etc.

• The City is a member of the Coastal Housing Partnership, which offers home loan assistance and rental reductions.
• A standard 9/80 schedule is observed, with most offices closed every other Friday.
• Flexwork/Telecommuting is available.
• Bilingual pay may be available at a rate of $64 / pay period.
• Vacation is accrued at 96 hours / year, increasing with City service.
• Personal leave (32 hours) is provided each July 1st at the start of the fiscal year (pro-rated the first year).
• Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 96 hours / year.
• Holidays: 12 holidays are observed / year. Paid holiday time is awarded at the employee's applicable schedule, i.e., 9/80, 4/10, etc.
• Retirement: The City does not participate in Social Security.
  
  • PERS Miscellaneous Formula: "Classic" members: 2.7% @ 55; City contributes 12.03% and employee contributes 8% of salary. "New" members: 2% @ 62; City contributes employee 12.03% and employee contributes 7.75% of salary.
• Insurance including medical, dental and vision benefits are available under a group plan. Click here for the benefits rate sheet: General Unit Rate Sheet.
• Cafeteria 125 Plan: Employees who opt-out of the group insurance coverage or who select employee only coverage may be eligible for a cash pay-out of up to $362.38 / month.
• Life and AD&D Insurance: City-paid term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment ($50,000 each) are provided.
• Employee Assistance Program: A City-paid EAP is available for employees and members of their household.
• Long-term Disability Insurance is provided.
• State Disability Insurance (SDI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) is provided. Employee pays 1.1% of salary. For 2025, the anticipated SDI/PFL rate is 1.2% of salary.
• Deferred Compensation Savings Plans (457) are available to employees through a deferred compensation program.
• Uniforms will be provided by the City to those employees required to wear a uniform.
• Employee must pay an amount equal to 1.45% of salary toward Medicare. An equal amount is paid by the City.

Revised 12/1/2024
01

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used in determining your qualifications. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered. By continuing in the recruitment process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge. If you are selected to continue in the recruitment process, your qualifications may be evaluated through employment verification, reference checks, written/skill assessment, and oral examinations. Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02

Describe your experience installing and maintaining conduits, electrical wiring, transformers, pull boxes, motor controllers, switches, and control conduits.
03

Describe your experience with designing, diagramming, and installing electrical circuits for new construction or remodels.
04

Describe your experience repairing and servicing pumps, motors, electrical timers, controllers, and magnetic switching devices.
05

Describe your experience locating, testing, and troubleshooting problems with building circuits, fire alarms, street lighting circuits, lighting ballasts, transformers, and other industrial circuits and/or public utility lines and equipment.
Required Question