JOB TITLE: Electrician Technician, Facilities
LOCATION: Fremont, CA; supports East Bay and Peninsula locations
DURATION: 3+ Month Contract to Hire
RATE RANGE: $30-40/hr
SHIFT: 1 pm 9 pm + 1 weekend day on rotating shift
TOP 3 SKILLS:
Journeyman electrician with industrial/facilities experience up to 480 VAC
Troubleshooting switchgear, motor controls, drives, and electronic components
Interpreting electrical schematics and applying the NEC (sizing conductors and conduit)
POSITION SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Electrician to inspect, repair, and maintain electrical systems across its Bay Area R&D facilities. Beyond routine and preventive maintenance, this role plans and executes complex electrical projects, troubleshoots intricate issues, and collaborates with construction and other departments.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical equipment
Work with the construction team to install power distribution, transformers, lighting, temporary construction power, and equipment up to 480 VAC
Operate, diagnose, and repair industrial equipment such as boilers, cooling towers, air compressors, dryers, pumps, chillers, AHUs, electric doors, overhead cranes, and exhaust systems
Perform preventive maintenance, trouble calls, and emergency maintenance
Run conduit, pull wire, and connect devices using lifts and ladders
Use electrical schematics, blueprints, and project drawings to plan, install, troubleshoot, and improve systems
Develop equipment SOPs and preventive maintenance programs
Provide timely feedback on a wide variety of electrical tasks
QUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years as a journeyman electrician in industrial or commercial settings
7+ years of related experience as an industrial or facilities electrician
Experience with low voltage up to 480 VAC
Strong knowledge of switchgear, motor controls, drives, and electronic components
Ability to test and commission work per Tesla procedures and building codes
Strong job site safety knowledge, especially electrical hazards
Valid driver s license
Able to work at heights up to 80 ft. and in confined spaces
Open to early-morning and weekend electrical shutdowns
Willing to help with emergencies outside normal trade (e.g., restroom repairs)
Willing to travel between Bay Area R&D sites and other projects
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
NEC Code Book; conductor and conduit sizing
Hand tools, electrical meters, and testing equipment
Electrical prints and schematics
CMMS software
Computers and mobile devices
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Medium voltage experience
Drives and PLC experience
EDUCATION:
Journeyman-level electrical training/experience; no degree specified
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
FAIR CHANCE POLICY:
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$35–$40 Per Hour
Skills
Blueprintsunmatched
Building Codesunmatched
Business Operationsunmatched
Compensation Managementunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Consultingunmatched
Craneunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Electrical Componentsunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Hand Toolsunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Low Voltage (LV)unmatched
Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Medium Voltage (MV)unmatched
Mobile Devicesunmatched
Motor Control Systemsunmatched
National Electrical Codeunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Switchgearunmatched
Systems Maintenanceunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Test Equipmentunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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