Job Details

Lead Electrician

Position Number: 7145049
Location: Pasadena, CA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Lead Electrician

Pasadena City College

Salary: $7,273.58 - $8,019.17 MonthlyCSEA-56

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 09819

Location: Pasadena, CA

Department: Business & Administrative Services

Closing: 5/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Pasadena Area Community College District
Facilities & Construction Services Department

Location: Pasadena, CA
Salary: $7,273.58 - $8,019.17 per month
Benefits: Click Here (100% District covered Medical, Dental, Vision for employee and dependents)
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Full Job Description: Lead Electrician

Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Lead Electrician oversees and coordinates electrical activities within the Facilities & Construction Services Department. This position directs the work of electricians, plans and executes department projects, and ensures the proper maintenance and care of campus buildings and grounds.

A pleasant working environment, which is optimally beneficial for our students, faculty, and staff.
Fairness and equity in our work assignments.
Trust, support and respect among staff and those in a leadership role.
Good work habits.
An environment that encourages us to help each other do our jobs.
An environment that encourages personal and group learning and growth.
An environment that enables teams to determine the optimal ways to perform their jobs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides work direction to other journey level trades staff and participates in journey-level electrical trade work with other assigned staff engaged in installing, maintaining, modifying, and repairing a variety of electrical systems and equipment related to light, heat, and power at a college.
Schedules and oversees the work of journey-level workers and other assigned staff engaged in installation, maintenance, alteration, and repair work on a variety of electrical systems and equipment such as conduits, cogeneration systems, meters, panels, control boards, lights, fans, heaters, fire alarms, bell and buzzer systems, field lighting systems, clock systems, switchgear, and wall, floor, and ceiling receptacles.
Determines the most efficient work procedures and techniques for assigned staff to ensure timely completion of electrical projects and makes sure that safety standards and procedures are followed.
Installs interior and exterior wiring for equipment and appliances ,bends conduits, cuts, drills, and channels concrete floors and walls for conduits and related installations or repairs.
Performs electrical work such as rewiring or replacing lamps on lighting poles at athletic fields, parking lots, and other District facilities.
Estimates job costs, prepares material lists and job records, and maintains an inventory of supplies and tools for the assigned area.
Provides supervisor with technical input on electrical work concerning planned construction and work ongoing projects.

Inputs and edits interior and exterior lighting schedules using the Energy Management System (EMS).
Assists in planning and developing modifications and repairs to existing electrical systems; including but not limited to Lighting Controls (EMS) and Fire Life Safety Systems.(
Inspects facilities for maintenance and safety issues related to electrical systems and equipment.
Full Job Description: Lead Electrician

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Six years of recent, full-time, paid experience in electrical work under the supervision of a journeyman or craft supervisor
- Including four years at the journey-level and/or holding a journeyman Electrician Card.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Electrician Certification
- Hours towards the certification must have been in two of the following categories: troubleshooting and maintenance, commercial wiring, or fire/life/safety.
One year of experience in a lead capacity.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES - May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilities commonly associated with this position.

Understanding of various electrical systems, including light, heat, and power.
Ability to act as a lead and oversee the work of a group of journey-level workers and assigned staff.
Proficiency in scheduling, planning, and ensuring the timely completion of electrical projects while maintaining safety standards.
Capability to lay out, assemble, install, test, maintain, and repair electrical fixtures and apparatus.
Expertise in troubleshooting high, regular, and low-voltage electrical problems.
Competence in estimating job costs, preparing material lists, maintaining job records, and inventory management.
Proficiency in installing and repairing conduits, wiring, boxes, switches, fixtures, and various electrical systems.
Ability to inspect facilities for maintenance and safety issues related to electrical systems and equipment.
Ability to provide technical input to supervisors and assisting in planning and developing modifications to electrical systems.
Skill in developing job specifications, diagrams, and drawings related to electrical work.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Activities and environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands and environmental conditions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Pushing and pulling, walking and standing for extended periods of time.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of hand-and power tools.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, and kneeling or crouching.

Environmental Elements:

Employees work primarily in an outdoor environment maintaining the grounds with sound, ventilation, and lighting inherent to the work environment typical to a community college.
Equipment creating higher noise levels may require the use of hearing protection.
Temperature conditions vary including occasional inclement weather conditions.
Employees may interact with students, faculty, administrations and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

CORE COMPETENCIES: The District has identified the following essential skills and attributes needed for success in this position.

Electrical Expertise
Leadership
Project Management
Safety Compliance
Problem Solving
Communication and Coordination

Maintenance and Care
Technical Documentation

Salary RangeCSEA - 56

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Pasadena City College (PCC) utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. Job postings will not be reopened due to failure to submit an application before the closing date for any reason. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Please keep in mind the following:

If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
If you need to update any submitted information, you will need to reapply in full. When HR sees duplicate applications, we archive the oldest and the most recent application and materials are considered.
The selection advisory committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview.
While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
Once applications are submitted, they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide or you may contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855-524-5627. Customer Support is available Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (PST).

All materials listed below may be required for your application packet to be considered complete:

Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.
Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/pasadenaedu/classified/jobs/5242799/lead-electrician

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