Electrician ll
Job Location:
Palo Alto, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
23 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
20 August 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Electrician ll
Duration: 2.5 Months potential extension
Driving required using company vehicle.
Shift timing/schedule: Onsite 6am-2:30pm Monday-Friday
Responsibilities:
- Working under general supervision these employees perform journey level work involved with the installation maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment and if permitted new construction and remodels. They may work alone or as part of a crew depending on the work assignment. Assignments are normally received in the form of work orders blueprints sketches or verbal instructions. Routine work is performed independently and is inspected in progress and upon completion for compliance with specifications. Direction is received from a Journeyman High Volt Electrician Lead Person or Supervisor.
- An Electrician Maintenance person does not perform tasks that require a qualified High Voltage Electrician unless specifically trained and under the direct supervisor of High Voltage Electrician Specialist Lead Person or Supervisor.
- An Electrician Maintenance person will always perform tasks in accordance with client and departmental administrative and safety standards especially the clients Electric Safety and Operations Program (ESOP).
- Electrician Maintenance person uses tools material equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by client appropriately and as directed in the performance of work at all times.
Characteristic Duties:
- Maintains light and power circuits elevators controls electric motors of various sizes and types lighting fixtures transformers communications systems standby battery power circuits and equipment making repairs as necessary
- Tests as necessary for short circuits grounds and other electrical disorders and takes corrective measures as indicated
- Installs new circuits and equipment
- Installs conduits wires cables pull boxes transformers switches and other related equipment required in making additions extensions or alterations in electrical systems or in new construction if permitted
- Repairs and replaces defective parts in motors generators pumps storage batteries switchboards controllers switches and other related equipment
- Repairs hand tools
- Troubleshoots 1 and 3 phase motors and related equipment
Requirements:
- The work requires a thorough knowledge of practical electrical theory and the ability to construct and read wiring diagrams.
- These employees must have a working knowledge of the theory of operations of various types of communications systems motors illumination systems power systems heating appliances and other electrical equipment.
- Must have knowledge of National Electrical Code & CAL-OSHA Standards on electrical and work safety procedures.
- This skill level is generally associated with a minimum of 4-5 years of experience in the trade.
- knowledge of NFPA 70E and Cal OSHA ability to use electrical and basic hand tools and CPR certification preferred.
- Ability to work at heights including climbing ladders and working from scissor and boom lifts.
- This role involves outdoor work standing and walking for extended periods and lifting up to 20 lbs.
- There will also be occasional seated work along with kneeling bending stooping squatting and working above shoulder level.
- They must be able to make repairs on all equipment encountered to diagnose electrical trouble and to make new installations with a minimum of supervision and technical advice.
- Must be willing to work in restricted spaces and high places.
- Electrician Maintenance must be a qualified journey electrician and have work experience in electrical construction (if permitted) and the installation maintenance and operations of a wide variety of electrical equipment such as that described above.
- May need to be able to use a computer in the course of their work.
- Must possess a valid California drivers license and a good driving record.
- Must be available to work overtime and available for callbacks.