Electrician II

Electrician II

Salary

$26.99 - $33.19 Hourly

Location

VARIOUS LOCATIONS ACROSS SAN ANTONIO, TX

Job Type

4C Full-Time

Job Number

2027-00115

Department

Building & Equipment Services

Opening Date

10/09/2026

Closing Date

10/25/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

Under general direction, is responsible for performing skilled work in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, motors, and related equipment and in City-owned buildings. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location

Various locations based on departmental needs.

Work Hours

7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Installs, maintains, alters, and repairs electrical fixtures and equipment such as wiring, lighting power appliances, machinery, overhead circuits, underground conduits, and pole lines.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical motors and generators used in various pumping operations, may require frequent lifting/carrying of up to 30 pounds.
• Installs electrical hook-ups for special events.
• Performs visual inspections and preventative maintenance on building equipment.
• Repairs and maintains clocks, motors, and similar appliances in municipal buildings, climbing, balancing, walking, reaching, sitting, standing, bending, and stooping as needed.
• Performs re-lamping of picnic areas, recreational areas, parking lots, and airport runways and taxiways.
• Installs electrical outlets, fuse boxes, circuit breakers, electrical panels, computer plugs, lighting systems, and other electrical components and equipment operating tools and equipment of the electrical trade.
• Installs security and landscape lighting.
• Maintains an inventory of parts and equipment.
• Maintains emergency lighting systems.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency)
• Four (4) years of experience in dedicated electrical maintenance or construction.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Drivers License.
• Licensed as a Journeyman Electrician by the State of Texas.
• Must successfully pass all background investigations.
• Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.

Preferred Qualification

• Valid Class "B" CDL Drivers License.
• Five (5) years of commercial/industrial electrical installations to include motor control systems, fire alarm systems, and generator/UPS maintenance and repair services.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of tools, materials, methods, and practices of the electrical trades.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade, including working with high voltage.
• Knowledge of city, state, and national electrical codes.
• Knowledge of electrical installation, repair, and maintenance techniques, practices, and procedures.
• Skill in operating standard tools, equipment, and testing devices of the trade.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions.
• Ability to interpret and work from technical sketches and blueprints.
• Ability to locate and correct defects in electrical systems, devices, machines, and equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
• Ability to perform all the physical with or without accommodations, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making.
• Working conditions are inside and outside with occasional exposure to temperature variations, damp/wet surfaces, hazardous materials, and high noise areas.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes, SA Ready to Work
• Yes, Train for Jobs SA
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School (No GED)
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05

How many years of experience do you have in dedicated electrical maintenance or construction?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years or more

06

Do you have a license as a journeyman electrician issued by the State of Texas?

• Yes
• No

07

I acknowledge for this position I must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: 1) Felony Convictions, 2) Felony Deferred Adjudication, 3) Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, 4) Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, 5) Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and 5) Family Violence Convictions.

• I acknowledge

08

Which one of the following Drivers Licenses do you have?

• Class "A" Commercial Drivers License
• Class "B" Commercial Drivers License
• Class "C" Drivers License
• None of the above.

09

Select any of the following areas in which you have at least One (1) year of experience with:

• City Electrical Codes
• National Electrical Codes
• Electrical Trade Procedures
• Installation Techniques
• Electrical Equipment Repair Techniques
• Working with High Voltage
• Voltmeters
• Ammeters
• Insulation Testing Meters
• Circuit Testers
• Reading Blueprints
• Record-Keeping
• Troubleshooting
• Development of Standard Operating Procedures
• Staff Supervision
• Basic Computer Skills
• City Purchasing Process
• SAP/CRM Computer Systems
• None of the above.

10

How many years of experience do you have working with commercial or industrial types of electrical installations?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years or more

11

Please rate your level of expertise working on HID lighting.

• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience (requires little or no assistance)
• Advanced Experience (subject matter expert - able to teach others)
• No Experience

12

Please rate your level of expertise operating a bucket truck.

• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience (requires little or no assistance)
• Advanced Experience (subject matter expert - able to teach others)
• No Experience

13

Please rate your level of expertise working with fire alarm systems.

• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience (requires little or no assistance)
• Advanced Experience (subject matter expert - able to teach others)
• No Experience

14

Select any of the following shifts you are able and willing to work:

• Days
• Evenings
• Weekends
• Holidays
• On-call
• Overnight
• After-hours
• Rotating work schedules
• Alternate work schedules
• Adjusted work schedules

15

Provide information if you possess any of the following safety certifications: 40 hours OSHA, Arc Flash, Ladder Safety Requirements, Confined Spaces and/or any other related certifications. If you do not have any, respond "n/a"

16

Describe your experience working with the following: lighting control systems, high voltage systems, reading blueprints/schematics, and installing/repairing photo voltaic systems. If you do not have any relevant experience, respond "n/a"

17

Describe your experience working on motor control centers, fire alarms, and generators/UPS systems. If you do not have any relevant experience, respond "n/a"

18

I acknowledge that this position is considered to be a primary driving position and I will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing as defined in AD 4.3, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing and AD 4.8, Driver Safety Program. I further understand that the City of San Antonio has a zero-tolerance policy for which termination of employment will result for positive drug or alcohol test results.

• I agree

19

I acknowledge for this position I must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: 1) Felony Convictions, 2) Felony Deferred Adjudication, 3) Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, 4) Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, 5) Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and 5) Family Violence Convictions.

• I acknowledge

20

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx