Electrician III (CF) (Electrician III (Correctional Facility))
Ca State Prison, Corcoran · Kings County
Salary: $6,852 – $8,217 per month
Closes: 2026-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
Job description and requirements
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Job Description and Duties
Attention all current and aspiring Electricians! Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a lot of variety in your work? If so, we have an amazing opportunity with full time hours, a fast-vesting pension plan, up to 14 paid days off per year, and comprehensive benefits.
The Electrician III plans, lays out, directs, and inspects the work of a group of Electricians and other workers engaged in installation, maintenance and repair of electrical apparatus and equipment; makes rough sketches of and estimates the cost of minor electrical installations; advises in the selection of electrical materials; demonstrates the best method of doing electrical work and sees that the work is done according to plans and specifications and is properly correlated with other trades; supervises the maintenance of an electrical shop, and the care and maintenance of electrical tools and equipment; keeps records and makes reports; instructs and leads skilled and unskilled assistants.
Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification see "Exam Information" section below and be sure to follow all instructions.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development (T&D) Assignment may also be considered for this position (s).
Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements
Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by departmental annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov.
This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment. Hiring is contingent on current hiring restrictions, SROA/DROA, and re-employment clearances. All types of appointments will be considered. Applications will be screened and only reachable ranks will be interviewed. Screening criteria is confidential information and cannot be disclosed to applicants.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Knowledge of: Principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment; National Electric Code and Electrical Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety applicable to electrical work.Skill in: Installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment.
Shall create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
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Ca State Prison, Corcoran currently has 3 other open positions in this database.
Regional hiring context
There are 32 current state openings in Kings County, including this position.
Application timeline
Applications close in 13 days, on November 17, 2026.
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Posting history
This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 21, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.