Electrician Jobs

The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.
Additional benefits include:

• A 2.5% salary increase effective July 2023
• $500 annually for wellness
• Flexible schedule (4/10) available with management approval
• 11 paid holidays annually, plus 1 to 3 'floating holidays' per year depending on start date and years of service

ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Transportation and Public Works Electrical Section maintains over 16,000 streetlights within the City of Santa Rosa as well as electrical systems in over 100 City buildings. Additionally, the Electricians are responsible for conducting underground service alerts that identify all City owned electrical lines in the public right of way. The Electrician’s duties include but are not limited to, performing complex, journey level electrical work to maintain, install or repair City electrical systems; performing preventative maintenance on street lighting systems, motors, and equipment to ensure their safe operation; inspecting newly installed electrical equipment and lighting to ensure safe operation and code compliance; repairing worn or defecting electrical components or parts including, pumps, controllers, fixtures and equipment; and performing digging, trenching, and occasional concrete removal and finishing and installing electrical conduit and conductors.
Review full position classification details here.

• Have completed a commercial apprenticeship program
• Be safety oriented and adhere to all safety regulations, standards, and codes
• Possess the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively on a crew
• Demonstrate a prideful work ethic
• Be experienced performing work at heights and in emergency/ hazardous situations
• Have experience working with, and around, high voltages
• Have an organized, detail-oriented, analytical propensity

• Additionally, possession of an IMSA certification in traffic signal maintenance is highly desirable

Within one (1) year of employment the incumbent must possess and maintain an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level I certification in traffic signal maintenance. Possession of, or ability to obtain IMSA Level II certification in traffic signal maintenance is highly desirable.
Additionally, possession of (or ability to obtain immediately upon hire) a Class C California motor vehicle operator's license is required. Thirty-six months of recent satisfactory driving history is required and job offers will be contingent upon meeting the City of Santa Rosa Driving History Standard, viewable by clicking HERE. Possession of a Class A license will be required prior to completion of the probationary period for positions where the license is required for performance of job duties.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Please complete a thoughtful, thorough Supplemental Questionnaire submission. As part of the selection process, your responses may be scored using criteria specific to this position. Incomplete responses, generic responses, or responses such as "See Resume" can result in disqualification from the selection process.
The selection process will include a minimum qualifications assessment, and may also include an application and supplemental questionnaire review, followed by department selection interviews. An eligibility list will be established as a result of this selection process and may be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.
SANTA ROSA - A WONDERFUL CITY TO CALL HOME:
The City of Santa Rosa is nestled in the center of famous Sonoma Wine Country, located just 55 miles north of San Francisco and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean with a population of approximately 180,000. Santa Rosa serves as the County seat and the center of trade, government, commerce, and medical facilities for the North Bay. The surrounding area is home to over a hundred wineries and vineyards and many beautiful parks and recreational facilities, including golf courses. Santa Rosa is in the center of a nationally recognized cycling area. We boast many attractions associated with large cities, including a symphony, performing arts center, theater productions and internationally recognized restaurants, yet still retain the warmth and small town feel of decades past. Santa Rosa has been named one of the 50 greenest cities in the United States with one of the top five mid-sized downtowns in California.

The Selection Process:
Please complete a thoughtful, thorough Supplemental Questionnaire submission. As part of the selection process, your responses may be scored using criteria specific to this position. Incomplete responses, generic responses, or responses such as "See Resume" can result in disqualification from the selection process.
The selection process will include a minimum qualifications assessment, and may also include an application and supplemental questionnaire review, followed by department selection interviews. An eligibility list will be established as a result of this selection process and may be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.