Job Summary:

Supervising Electricians are responsible for planning, coordinating, and performing skilled journey-level electrical work across a wide range of campus electrical systems. They supervise and work alongside skilled journey-level electricians and semi-skilled assistants, ensuring work is completed safely and in compliance with applicable codes.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate staffing, material and equipment needs for multiple jobs and projects.
• Plan and direct the work of skilled crafts workers and their semi-skilled assistants.
• Ensure accuracy and maintenance of assigned record-keeping systems WebTMA.
• Ensure electrical safety equipment is current and is in good working condition prior to use.
• Perform basic design work for electrical systems.
• Provide work and safety instructions prior to the commencements of jobs in accordance with all regulatory rules and regulations.
• Provide input on performance evaluations.
• Monitor work in progress.
• Inspect completed work to ensure it is in compliance with specifications, special instructions and sound trade practices.
• Prioritize and coordinate the work of multiple crews or projects.
• Assign work to qualified crew members.
• Maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using computerized record-keeping system WebTMA.
• Analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations including power outages.
• Draw diagrams and sketches of work to be performed.

Perform full range of skilled electrical work including:

• Installation, maintenance, modification and repair of electrical apparatuses, equipment and systems.
• Inspect, isolate, troubleshoot and repair electrical malfunctions using various test instruments.
• Maintain and repair low, medium, and DC voltage systems including fire, alarm and access systems.
• Test electrical equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Plan the layout and wiring of new or remodeled installations.
• Fabricate electrical parts when necessary.
• Perform incidental welding as necessary to complete electrical work;
• Advise in the selection and storage of electrical equipment.
• Inspect completed work for conformance with specifications, requirements and compliance with applicable building and safety codes and regulations.
• Inspect related work performed by contractors.
• Estimate cost, time and materials for electrical projects.
• Participate in the maintenance and operations of an electrical shop.
• Clean, maintain and service tools and equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using computerized record-keeping system.
• Prepare standard reports.
• Consult and work with other trades workers.
• Analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Perform arithmetic calculations as required.

• Collaborate with Facilities planning, design and construction (FPDC) and consultants on electrical design projects.
• Interpret complicated plans and drawings and provide expertise.
• Coordinate work scheduled and work assignments to meet the overall construction/ modification objectives.
• Ensure the availability of required materials and equipment.
• Analyze operations and prepare cost, time estimates and chargeback work orders for projects.
• Provide a high level of inspection to ensure appropriate building and safety codes are met.
• Supervise the work of related trade workers on specific projects.
• Perform basic design work for electrical systems.
• Other classification related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Experience: In addition to the experience required of the Lead Electrician, the abilities of the Supervising Electrician normally would be acquired through two or more years of experience as a journey-level electrician, including one to two years in a lead/supervisory capacity.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge: In addition to the knowledge required of the Lead Electrician, the Supervising Electrician must possess a more thorough knowledge of effective supervisory practices and techniques and a working knowledge of
job design and work sequencing related to construction projects.

Abilities: In addition to the abilities required of the Lead Electrician, the Supervising Electrician must be able to plan and direct the work of skilled crafts workers and their semi-skilled assistants; determine and coordinate staffing, material and equipment needs for multiple jobs and projects; ensure accuracy and maintenance of assigned record-keeping systems; and perform basic design work for electrical systems.

Compensation and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Range: $7, 497.00 - $8, 442.00 per month

Classification Salary Range: $7, 497.00 - $10, 921.00 per month

The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Position Information:

Work status: Full-time/Non-Exempt/Probationary

Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (6:00 am – 2:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.

Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (6:00 am - 4:30 pm), some evenings/weekends. 

Staff: The application deadline is: August 14, 2025

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

California State University, San Bernardino is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

Conditions of Employment

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.  CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Drivers License Check

Possession of a valid Driver's License is required.  Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

Physical Exam

Employment is contingent upon candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs.

Mandated Reporter

The person holding this position is considered a `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.

Campus Security Authority

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

I-9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

Statement of Commitment to Diversity

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion

Closing Statement:

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.

Smoking

CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.  See policy at  https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.

Clery Act

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act