Job Description

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals.

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivate the Culture

Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that thrives on diversity and is anchored in our collective mindsets: collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, active listening, and always believing the best in people. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Location: The Facilities Management campus, the new Airport Authority Administration building, and other unique buildings located on the San Diego International Airport campus near downtown. You will have the exciting opportunity to work around stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline.
• Salary: Depending on experience, starting pay is between $36.00 and $39.89 per hour with additional eligibility of $2.25 more per hour for the second shift and $2.50 for the night shift. The full pay range for an Electrician II is between $36.00 - $41.98 - $48.72.
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays and accrue paid time off. Annual employer funded Lifestyle Spending Account which you can use to invest in your personal development and growth activities, parental and childcare benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan, a 457 defined contribution plan, and more!
• Wellness: Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails.
• Application Deadline: March 10, 2025, applications will be reviewed after this date. 

About the Job:

The Facilities Management Department is seeking a skilled and experienced Electrician II to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role the selected candidate will be responsible for installing new electrical systems and repairing existing ones while ensuring compliance with trade codes and organizational standards. This opportunity requires journey-level experience and an individual who is eager to take on complex, hands-on projects that keep operations running smoothly.

What You’ll Do:

• Installs, alterations, troubleshoots, calibrates, repairs, and preventive maintenance of electrical and electronic systems, devices, components, conduits, wires, pull boxes, switchboards, controllers, switches, motors, controls, transformers, exciters, generators, motor control equipment circuits, planning, parts in motors, generators, storage batteries, conductors, electrical fixtures additions, extensions, electro­mechanical, electronic and electrical components of electrical devices, exciters, instruments, devices, alarm systems, heating and refrigeration equipment, pump stations, irrigation systems, lighting systems.
• Inspects, installs, and repairs high-voltage airport runway lighting systems, isolates and resolves equipment and system failures, uses standard and specialized electrical and electronic testing and diagnosis devices, and completes timely and accurate preventive maintenance activities.
• Sketches and lays out work from drawings and sketches, interprets blueprints, schematics, and diagrams, requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies, maintains records, logs, blueprints, plans, and specifications, operates forklifts, air compressors, cranes, jackhammers, portable and stationary generators, pneumatic and electric tools and equipment.
• Operates computer to create and access records, timecards, and work orders, operates vehicles to work sites, responds to emergency situations, coordinates work with stakeholders, assists with training or instructing others, may lead the work of others as a project leader and performs related duties as assigned.

The Skills We Are Looking For:

• Specialized Trade Knowledge - Airfield 5kv voltage an 12Kv voltage experience.

• Change Management - Identifies and implements available tools, techniques, and behaviors necessary to support change efforts that require the adoption and realization of change to achieve project outcomes and initiatives; adapts to evolving situations and effectively addresses resistances and concerns.

• Project Management - Strong organizational skills and ability to complete assignments within expectation. Ability to deliver targeted results to specification, at cost and on schedule. Must be flexible to work the second or third shift including weekend and holidays.

• Relationship & Interpersonal Skills – Demonstrates collaborative interpersonal proficiency to engage teams and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels within and outside the organization. Exhibits consistency and reliability; demonstrates awareness of others.

• Leveraging Technology - Effectively uses and generates information electronically integrates technology solutions and systems.

Requirements

The Experience You Need to Have**:

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Four years of journey-level experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment and devices.
• Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• A valid California Class “C” driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Authority's Vehicle Insurance Policy.

** Note: The candidate selected for this vacancy may work a non-traditional work schedule which requires night shift and weekend work; including being called back to work during emergency situations, therefor must be flexible to work the second or third shift including weekends and holidays.

Preferred Education, Certification, and Licenses:

• Valid journeyman license or higher
• ABC Apprentice Certificate

_ **Lacking some of the skills or experiences we've listed? No worries! Here at the San Diego International Airport, we're on a mission to cultivate a workforce as dynamic and diverse as the community we serve. While certain roles may require specific qualifications, we understand that talent comes in many forms. Some of our positions may not require specific degrees, and we're always open to individuals who bring a willingness to learn and a commitment to excellence. If you think this could be you, we encourage you to apply, and even if this position isn't the right role for you, we will add you to our database to consider for other opportunities in the future that align with your unique knowledge and skills. There's a chance we have the perfect spot for you to land! _

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

_ Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as they may be assigned to them by their employer or law. _

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