Facilities Technician-Electrical

Job Description

OCTA is seeking a skilled Electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, machinery, and equipment across agency facilities. This role supports both routine and high-voltage (277–480 VAC and up to 1000 VDC) work while ensuring compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and operational requirements.

The salary for this position is:

$34.84- Starting rate per hour

$37.08- After completion of six (6) months

$48.32- Top rate after thirty six (36) months

The position will remain open until a candidate is selected.

What You’ll Do

• Install, maintain, test, and repair electrical devices and distribution systems, including lighting, power circuits, motors, controls, life safety systems, relays, breakers, and irrigation controls

• Inspect and repair backup generators, UPS systems, and auxiliary equipment

• Cut, bend, and install conduit and pull conductors

• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, ladder diagrams, and blueprints

• Guide and train Facilities Technicians

• Perform maintenance on burner assemblies and related equipment

• Safely use ladders, aerial lifts, staging, light towers, and PPE

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair fueling systems, electrical systems up to 480V, plumbing, and facility equipment

• Oversee contractor work for quality and compliance

• Maintain logs, reports, permits, certifications, and regulatory documentation

• Support special projects including welding, painting, construction, and facility upgrades

• Evaluate and repair facility safety and testing systems

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Work with diverse and advanced electrical systems supporting OCTA operations

• Opportunities to expand skills in high-voltage, automation, and facility-wide systems

• Supportive team environment with strong emphasis on safety and professional development

• Competitive pay, benefits, and long-term stability in public service

• Meaningful work that directly contributes to safe, reliable transit for the community

Join a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued.

Apply now to help shape the future of OCTA’s programs.

OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status.