Electrician

Electrician

The J. Paul Getty Trust

vision insurance, paid holidays, 403(b), retirement plan

United States, California, Los Angeles

1200 Getty Center Drive (Show on map)

Jun 14, 2025

Electrician

Job Family

Facilities Maintenance

Type

Regular Full-Time

Position Status

Getty Villa

Workplace Type

Onsite

Salaried/Hourly

Hourly

Hiring Pay Scale

$46.46 Hourly

Program/Department

Facilities - 1467-Electric

Requisition Number

2025-4614

ERRP Eligible

No

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Job Summary

Maintains, troubleshoots, replaces and may install electrical circuits, equipment and appliances. Inspects and tests electrical equipment, lighting, signal, communication and power circuits. Changes lighting ballasts and all exterior lighting including fiber optic lights in pools. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Inspects completed work for conformance with requirements of local building codes.

Major Job Responsibilities

Troubleshoots, repairs, inspects, tests, and maintains electrical systems and equipment, including but not limited to emergency generators, automated transfer switches, variable frequency drives, automated lighting controls, lighting dimmers, gallery louver controls, motor controls and electrical starters

Replaces ballasts and light bulbs at Getty facilities

Sets up and removes power and lighting for events

Ensures that motors, transformers and lighting fixtures have been installed according to specifications

Estimates time and material costs on electrical projects

Inspects completed work to ensure compliance with local building and safety codes

Qualifications

High School/GED

California drivers license with less than three DMV points

5+ years experience as a Journeyman electrician

Electrician's license preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring diagrams

Proficient computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications

Ability to use a computerized work order tracking system and track materials used

Familiarity with LA City electrical codes

Ability to service, maintain and troubleshoot electrical equipment such as: variable frequency drives, motor control starters, electrical motors, automated lighting controls, relays, lighting dimmers, automatic transfer switches, emergency generators, portable generators and uninterruptible power systems

Ability to operate meggers and sophisticated electrical monitoring equipment

Ability to diagnose and test circuit breakers up to 480 volts

Ability to safely install electrical conduits and equipment

Benefits and Perks

Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.

403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan - with up to 5% Getty Match

Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account

Educational Assistance and professional development

Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days

12 Paid Holidays

Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays

On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center

Community service opportunities

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR.