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Electrician

Santa Barbara USD


Job Location:

Santa Barbara County, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 36 - 39
Posted: 7 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Santa Barbara Unified School District

Classified Job Description

Title: Electrician

Salary Schedule Range: 49

Starting pay rate(based on experience)
$36.64- $39.89

Purpose of Position: To perform a variety of skilled journey-level work required to install maintain and repair electrical systems

Reports To: Facilities Supervisor

Employment Status: Full-time (FLSA Non-exempt)

Location: Maintenance & Operations

Essential Functions:

Install troubleshoot and repair motors bell clock and lighting circuits electrical control equipment transformers conduit and duct systems fixtures and ballasts and other types of electrical and power systems or equipment.

Check circuits and perform electrical repair of refrigeration heating and ventilating equipment.

Install computer cable telephone and intercom wire jacks data ports or surveillance equipment.

Work from plans sketches blueprints work orders or other instructions; interpret electrical plans and specifications; check for compliance with codes.

Estimate cost of labor and materials for projects or work orders; requisition parts or supplies as needed.

Clean test troubleshoot and repair high voltage equipment as necessary.

Drive a vehicle to and from work sites suppliers and contractors.

Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.

Other Functions:

Perform related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

Indoor and outdoor work environments; working at heights and below ground; working around and with machinery having moving parts; working with electrical power supplies and high voltage. Working around students.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to dismantle and repair electrical systems or components and to operate hand and power tools; bending at the waist kneeling crouching or reaching above the head to store or retrieve materials; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to perform skilled work; climbing stairs or ladders using lifts; lifting and carrying equipment or materials.

Driving a vehicle.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the tools equipment materials methods and techniques used in skilled electrician work; working knowledge of safety practices building codes and National Electric Codes.

Knowledge of single and poly-phase motors kitchen and refrigeration equipment.

Ability to operate power tools meters and diagnostic equipment.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints schematic drawings sketches manuals or work orders.

Ability to meet schedules and timelines.

Ability to work safely and productively around students.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with District staff co-workers architects civil engineers and other professionals when needed; work independently with limited direct supervision.

Ability to maintain simple and concise records and prepare accurate reports.

Ability to operate a computer and proprietary or mass market software such as MS Office and Google Suite.

Education Training and Experience:

Graduation from high school and four (4) years of increasingly responsible journey-level electrical experience.

Additional Requirements:

Valid California Class C drivers license.


The Santa Barbara Unified School District prohibits discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity color ancestry national origin nationality immigration status religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression or disability affiliation with Scouting America or other designated youth groups association with a person or group having one or more of these characteristics or any other basis protected by law in its educational programs activities and employment. Direct questions or complaints to Student & Family Services 720 Santa Barbara Street Santa Barbara CA 93101; ext. 6278 or 6208 (English and Spanish); .

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