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Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:

• Advance Airport Development

• Transform the Customer Experience

• Optimize Ongoing Business

• Cultivate Our Culture

Here, culture starts with each of us. Our workplace is shaped by mindsets that guide how we show up for one another: believing the best in people, collaboration, empathy, listening, and thoughtful decision-making. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Location: Facilities Management Department (FMD) Administration Building, located on San Diego International Airport campus’s north end and sits adjacent to the rental car facility, providing one-of-a-kind views of our runway, along with several outdoor terraces and courtyards for employees to engage with nature.
• Salary: The hiring salary for the Electrician II is starting at $37.08 an hour. The full pay range for the Electrician II is $37.08 to $50.19.

• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and childcare benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan. Plus, take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more!

• Wellness: Enjoy a workplace that makes well‑being part of the daily routine! Tap into multiple on‑site gyms, unwind or brainstorm in outdoor workspaces, score fitness discounts for every level and goal, give back with volunteer‑time rewards, connect with financial wellness advisors, and explore scenic walking trails just steps from campus, all wrapped in a supportive wellness package designed to help you feel your best inside and outside of work.

• Application Deadline: 07/26/2026. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date.

About the Job:

The Facilities Management Department is seeking a skilled Electrician II to join a collaborative, high-performing team dedicated to keeping the airport operating safely and efficiently. In this hands-on role, the selected candidate will perform journey-level electrical work, including installing new electrical systems, maintaining critical infrastructure, and troubleshooting and repairing existing equipment, all while ensuring compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety regulations, and organizational standards.

This role directly supports the systems that power the airport's daily operations, and the pride and quality craftsmanship delivered everyday, makes a visible difference for thousands of travelers every day, directly impacting customer experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Electrical Systems: Installs, alterations, troubleshoots, calibrates, repairs, and preventive maintenance of electrical and electronic systems, devices, components, conduits, wires, pull boxes, switchboards, controllers, switches, motors, controls, transformers, exciters, generators, motor control equipment circuits, planning, parts in motors, generators, storage batteries, conductors, electrical fixtures additions, extensions, electro­mechanical, electronic and electrical components of electrical devices, exciters, instruments, devices, alarm systems, heating and refrigeration equipment, pump stations, irrigation systems, lighting systems.

• Airfield Lighting: Inspects, installs, and repairs high-voltage airport runway lighting systems, isolates and resolves equipment and system failures, uses standard and specialized electrical and electronic testing and diagnosis devices, and completes timely and accurate preventive maintenance activities.

• Equipment & Tools Operation: Sketches and lays out work from drawings and sketches, interprets blueprints, schematics, and diagrams, requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies, maintains records, logs, blueprints, plans, and specifications, operates forklifts, air compressors, cranes, jackhammers, portable and stationary generators, pneumatic and electric tools and equipment.

• Operational Support: Operates computers to create and access records, timecards, and work orders, responds to emergency situations, coordinates work with stakeholders, assists with training or instructing others, may lead the work of others as a project leader, and performs related duties as assigned.

• Operational Driving*: Drive and operate Authority vehicle to various work sites on the SAN campus. Transport repair.

The Skills We Are Looking For:

1. Specialized Trade Knowledge - Airfield 5kv voltage an 12Kv voltage experience.
2. Change Management - Identifies and implements available tools, techniques, and behaviors necessary to support change efforts that require the adoption and realization of change to achieve project outcomes and initiatives; adapts to evolving situations and effectively addresses resistances and concerns.
3. Project Management - Strong organizational skills and ability to complete assignments within expectations. Ability to deliver targeted results to specification, at cost and on schedule. Must be flexible to work the second or third shift including weekends and holidays.
4. Relationship & Interpersonal Skills – Demonstrates collaborative interpersonal proficiency to engage teams and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels within and outside the organization. Exhibits consistency and reliability; demonstrates awareness of others.
5. Leveraging Technology - Effectively uses and generates information electronically, integrates technology solutions and systems.

Requirements

The Experience You Need to Have**:

• Graduation from high school or GED.

• Four years of journey-level experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment and devices.

• Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

** Note: The candidate selected for this vacancy may work a non-traditional work schedule which requires night shift and weekend work; including being called back to work during emergency situations, and must be flexible to work the second or third shift including weekends and holidays.

Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements:

• A valid California Class “C” driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Authority’s vehicle insurance policy.

• Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background investigation, training, and testing required for employment and operation of Authority and San Diego County physical security, surveillance, radio and telecommunications equipment.

Preferred Education, Certification, and Licenses:

• Valid journeyman license or higher

• ABC Apprentice Certificate

• Electrical Journeymen Certification

• Commercial/Industrial experience

*Driving is an Essential Function

This role requires regular driving as a critical part of performing work-related duties, specifically involving the operation of Airport Authority vehicles. A valid California driver’s license is required, along with strict adherence to all traffic laws and safety regulations. Applicants must maintain an acceptable driving record to operate Authority vehicles. Compliance with Airport Authority vehicle use policies, including safety protocols and reporting requirements, is mandatory. Applicants must acknowledge that driving Airport Authority vehicles is an essential function of this role. 

**Don’t meet every requirement? That’s okay. At San Diego International Airport, we value your unique experience and your willingness to learn. Some roles require specific qualifications or degrees, but others don’t—and we're always open to individuals committed to growth and excellence. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. And if it’s not the right fit, we’ll keep you in mind for future opportunities. We may have the perfect spot for you to land.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as they may be assigned to them by their employer or law.