Lead Electrician - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

***INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY***

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary:

Electricians perform the full range of journey-level skilled electrical and related work, including installation, maintenance,
modification and repair of electrical apparatuses, equipment and systems. Responsibilities include installation and maintenance
of typical and specialized electrical systems, and electrical support for related trades, such as HVAC and telecommunications, for
both new installations and repairs/retrofitting. Electricians provide support services for campus events, such as setup and
removal of temporary power, and routine operational duties such as, tracking work orders, preparing cost estimates, maintaining
inventory, monitoring and inspecting the work of contractors, preparing reports and ordering supplies. Electricians are required
to be on standby for emergency repairs, as scheduled. In addition to performing the duties of an Electrician, the Lead Electrician
is responsible for supervising, instructing and working with a small group of Electricians and semi-skilled assistants, ensuring
safety procedures are followed , laying-out and coordinating the work flow for jobs, preparing materials lists and ordering supplies for jobs. The Lead Electrician spends the majority of time working as a skilled electrician, with ancillary lead work and project planning responsibilities. As part of the normal duties of this position, the incumbent may perform the work outlined in the Position Descriptions of subordinates, as well as the work described in the CSU Classification Standards for the Electrician
series.

Required Education and Experience:

These abilities would normally be acquired through any combination of progressively responsible training and experience which demonstrates achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of a standard electrician's apprenticeship program.
AND
A minimum of one year experience as a journey-level electrician that included work coordination responsibilities.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

• Experience with maintenance and repairs to interior and exterior electrical systems and equipment for both commercial and residential.
• Previous business management experience.
• Experience supervising and guiding other electricians while also performing complex electrical work.

Time Base: Full-time

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 6:00am-2:30pm, Summer: Mon-Thurs 6:00am-4:30pm.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $80,460 - $117,216 per year.

Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Additional Information:

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines.

The person holding this position is considered a "general mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Throughout employment in this position incumbent must maintain a valid California Driver's License as well continued completion and compliance of the CSU Defensive Driver's Training course.

About Chico State:

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555 . It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report .

Advertised: Jul 01 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 15 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

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• California State University, Chico

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