Electrician

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Local 1 - Building Trades Unit

Why join the Contra Costa Public Works Department?

The Contra Costa County Public Works Department is currently recruiting to fill two (2) Electrician vacancies in the Facilities Maintenance Division. All interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Electricians service, maintain, and install various types of electrical work which may include traffic signals, building electrical systems, alarms, and communication equipment in buildings and facilities. Although Electricians are assigned to the Public Works Department, work is done in all County buildings including jails, hospitals, juvenile hall, clinics, social services buildings, libraries, homeless shelters, sheriff stations, mental health wards, etc.

The Contra County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) is responsible for the maintenance and operation of over 650 miles of roads, 79 miles of streams and channels, and over 150 County buildings. CCCPWD services include parks and recreation, sandbag distribution, flood control, road and facilities maintenance, and storm water management. CCCPWD operates two airports, Buchanan Field Airport in Concord, and Byron Airport in Byron. CCCPWD strives for continuous improvement to deliver cost effective, safe reliable and sustainable projects, programs, and quality services.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Accountable. You hold yourself and others accountable for measuring high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
• A team player. You will engage with others for input and share responsibilities to complete tasks.
• Safe. You adhere to all safety practices and recognize potential hazards in the workplace.
• Independent. You will complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Organized. You can adjust priorities as situations change, prioritize tasks, and can multitask.
• A problem solver. You show a high level of care and thoroughness in handling electrical assignments and can adapt to new situations and challenges as they arise.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Performing electrical work in a safe manner
• Constructing, installing, repairing, servicing, and maintaining a variety of electrical installations, systems, traffic signals, or equipment
• Planning layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on specifications and codes
• Connecting wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
• Testing electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of systems
• Cleaning, repairing, and maintaining electrical equipment
• Interacting effectively with co-workers and members of a crew, operating department representatives, County employees, and the public
• Create and submit project estimate

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be part of a supportive environment with a strong and dedicated administration.
• You will have steady work that may not always be available in the private sector.
• You will be part of a collaborative team where teamwork is highly encouraged and supported.
• All tools and equipment required to perform the electrical work will be provided.
• Your work schedule will be a 4/10 workweek.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You may perform electrical work in a Detention Facility around inmates and detainees or in a medical setting around patients.
• There may be instances where you will have to work nights and/or weekends to meet customer needs.
• You may need to learn internal departmental program systems to successfully perform the electrical work.
• There may be instances when you must perform electrical work alone.
• You may be required to work beyond regular scheduled hours to meet project deadlines or respond to urgent needs.

Competencies Required:

• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Mechanical Insight: Comprehending how mechanical, electrical, and structural systems operate and interact
• Safety focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Mathematical Facility: Performing computations and solving mathematical problems
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals

To read the complete job description, please visit the website, www.cccounty.us/hr

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Out of state valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License will be accepted during the application process.

Experience: Either 1) Completion of an apprenticeship as Electrician in the building trades construction field and at least one (1) year of full-time or its equivalent journey-level experience in commercial or industrial electrical maintenance work; OR 2) Five (5) years of full-time or its equivalent experience in commercial or industrial electrical maintenance work, one (1) year of which must have been at the journey level.

Other Requirement: Applicants must be able to obtain the Detention Facility Clearance to work in the detention facilities

Desirable Qualifications:

• Completion of Arc Flash Training
• State Issued Electrician Certification

Selection Process

Application Filing and Evaluation: Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. Multiple Choice Examination : A multiple choice examination will be conducted to measures candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. These may include but are not limited to: professional and technical expertise, mechanical insight, safety focus, attention to detail, mathematical facility, adaptability, handling and resolving conflict, and customer focus. (Weighted 30%) Performance Examination : A performance examination will be conducted to measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. These may include but are not limited to: professional and technical expertise, mechanical insight, safety focus, attention to detail and oral communication. (Weighted 70%) De partmental Hiring Interview: To be scheduled once the eligible list is established.

Tentative Dates:

*The Multiple Choice Exam is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) November, 2025.
*The Performance Exam is tentatively scheduled to take place 12/3/25 - 12/4/25.

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the selection process.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Fina Prak at Fina.Prak@pw.cccounty.us . For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 10/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

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