Electrician

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the City of Sacramento Electrician position is a highly skilled, safety-conscious, and dependable electrical who possesses strong knowledge of electrical systems, equipment, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and preventative maintenance.

They will demonstrate the ability to diagnose complex electrical problems, interpret electrical plans and schematics, use appropriate testing equipment, and perform repairs and installations in accordance with applicable electrical codes, safety regulations, and City standards. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on a variety of electrical systems, including building electrical distribution, lighting, controls, motors, generators, and related equipment.

In addition to technical expertise, the ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent judgment, problem solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as a member of a team. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential, both written and verbal.

DEFINITION

This is skilled journey-level work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical/electronic systems and equipment in various municipal buildings, parks, stations, plants, street lighting and fire alarm systems. The work involves the performance of skilled tasks in accordance with standard trade practices in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical/electronic systems, and equipment. Assignments are made in the form of written or oral instructions and may be accompanied by sketches and/or blue prints. Work is ordinarily performed independently and subject to inspection in process or upon completion.

Recruitment period: September 11, 2026 – September 25, 2026

SALARY:

$33.07 - $54.86 Hourly
$2,645.24 - $4,388.59 Biweekly
$5,731.36 - $9,508.61 Monthly
$68,776.34 - $114,103.33 Annually

For a detailed job description and to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/saccity/jobs/5470310/electrician?keywords=Electrician&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Experience and Education:

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be experience as a journey-level Electrician. Journey level is completion of a recognized apprenticeship and 8,000 hours in the field.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Driver License:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Residency Requirement:

Employees in this classification must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets, 29th-30th Streets within one year following appointment.