Job Summary:

Under immediate supervision, in a trainee capacity, the Electrician Apprentice performs a variety of progressively more complex duties installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment. The position is part of a structured four-year apprenticeship program with established training objectives, designed to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in the electrical trade for the University’s facilities operations.

Responsibilities:

- Under immediate supervision from journey-level Electricians, performs maintenance, repairs, and installation of electrical equipment, including lights, motors, heaters, generators, transformers, and switchgear. Instructed in and learn to install transmission lines for electrical equipment; and assemble, install, maintain and repair electric lights, motors, heaters, generators, transformers, switchboards and other electrical apparatus. Instructed in and assist journey-level workers operating electrical power generating plants, maintaining the electrical shop, operating electrical equipment and trouble-shooting electrical systems. Learn the proper selection and storage of electrical equipment and how to make rough sketches and estimate the cost of minor electrical installations. Learn rules and regulations of the National Electric Code and the Electrical Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety of the State of California.

- Utilize online work order system to identify, track, and close out requested work; maintain records of services performed. Make simple reports.

- Document all work activities for required apprentice reporting by keeping simple records and keeping a daily log of work completed as well as records of their progression through the work processes listed in the training guidelines.

-  Other classification-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education: High School Diploma, California GED, or equivalent required. Must have completed one year of high school algebra with a grade of 'C' or better, or equivalent.

Required Qualifications

Incumbents must be able to follow oral and written instructions; read, write and perform tasks at a level appropriate for the duties; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; learn how to handle the materials, tools, and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment; learn and apply the National Electric Code and the Electrical Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety of the State of California. Incumbents also must be able to work in a trainee capacity, demonstrating continued progress and improvement in the assembly, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical apparatus; work in identifying and implementing tools and materials; develop work habits, knowledge and abilities pertinent to the trade; demonstrate a definite interest in a career as an Electrician; and meet all the criteria as defined in the CSU and SETC Apprenticeship Standards Addendum.

- A successful passing of a campus administered math test is required before selection for an interview.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior experience in maintenance or technical environments.
- Completion of coursework in electrical trade or related vocational training is desirable.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform tasks as directed by journey-level electricians.
- Knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment used in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems.
- Ability to maintain simple records, prepare basic reports, and record progression through training processes.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Reading and comprehending, writing, communicating verbally, reasoning and analyzing.
- Licenses: Valid California Driver’s License

Compensation and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Step: $3,899.00 per month

Classification Salary Step Range: $3, 899 per month- $5, 698.00 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/Temporary (four-year training classification)

Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (7:00 am – 4:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.

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

Staff: The application deadline is: October 22, 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.

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