About the Department

Position Duties

• Perform a variety of electrical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of the City's electrical systems and equipment; repair wiring and electrical equipment as needed. 
• Install, inspect, maintain and repair electrical systems of City streets including traffic signals and lighting. 
• Perform electrical maintenance duties for the City's cogeneration plants; troubleshoot and repair electrical problems in generators, switchboards, pumps, and controllers.
• Identify and repair problems in various electrical systems including remote control units, signal lines, and motor and air conditioning controllers; install new electrical systems as needed.
• Assist in the repair and maintenance of electrical devices, systems, equipment, and wiring for the City's air conditioning and heating units. 
• Operate a variety of equipment, tools, and vehicles including boom trucks, asphalt cutters, forklifts and pick-up trucks. 
• Requisition tools, materials, and equipment; order appropriate materials and supplies as needed. 
• Work with contractors and other City departments on a variety of City projects as needed. 
• Maintain accurate records and detailed logs as needed. 
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in maintaining and repairing electrical systems is required.
• Experience working in a public sector environment is preferred. (Public sector agency includes State, County, School, or City Government, Law Enforcement, or other Public Sector Agency.)

• A High School Diploma or equivalent education supplemented by coursework in electrical theory or a related field is required.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class C Driver License with a satisfactory driving record (a driving record may be deemed unsatisfactory for any of the following reasons: three or more moving violations or reportable accidents within the last three years; conviction of driving under the influence within the last five years) is required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, an appropriate, valid Traffic Signal Certification Level II is required.

• Incumbent will be enrolled in the California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice Program. The DMV Pull Notice Program provides information on the incumbents driving record and driving record status on a periodic basis to the City.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation, fingerprints, and a physical exam.

Other Qualifications

A completed application and supplemental questionnaire are required by the closing date and time.  As a candidate for the position, you will want to be sure your application accurately reflects your skills and abilities as they relate to the position to achieve maximum opportunity. Applications will be reviewed carefully and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.   

Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered as this information will be used to determine minimum qualifications. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the “Work Experience” section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications.   

Resumes and other documents may be submitted, however they will not be used to determine minimum qualifications, please do not use phrases such as "see attached" or "see resume" as they will not be considered.  Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the process.  Minimum requirements must be met at the time of application submission unless stated otherwise.

Selection Process Information - The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: application review, qualification review, written exam, practical exam, oral panel exam, and department interview. 

Candidates must successfully pass each stage of the selection process above in order to continue to the next step.  This process may be modified or changed depending on the number of qualified candidates. 

Please remember to submit all your application materials by the closing date and time. Incomplete or applications received after the closing date and time cannot be considered. All information on the application is subject to investigation and verification.  

For more information on completing your application materials, click here.   

If you are ready to join the exciting Team Palm Springs and you meet the requirements detailed above, please click the apply button. For more information, contact Human Resources at:

Applications must be received by 4:00 pm July 6, 2026. in order to be considered for this opportunity.  The City of Palm Springs reserves the right to accelerate or extend the "Closing Date" of open positions at any time, dependent upon the number of applications received.

The City of Palm Springs is an equal employment opportunity employer and we encourage all persons to file applications. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, family or marital status, disability, medical condition or pregnancy, genetic information, religious or political affiliation, or veteran status. 

Disaster Service Worker:  In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Palm Springs Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

Benefits

The City of Palm Springs provides a comprehensive benefit program for employees including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Retiree Health Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Employee paid Supplemental Insurance Programs
• Employee paid Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Retirement Plan through California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Benefit program details vary by work unit and bargaining contracts.  Click here to view additional information and bargaining unit contracts.
• The City does not participate in the Social Security program, except for the mandatory 1.45% Medicare contribution for all regular positions.

Supplemental Questions

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and may be used to further evaluate your experience and education to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from the information included in the Work Experience and Education sections of your application?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have the required two (2) years of experience in maintaining and repairing electrical systems?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of experience do you have in maintaining and repairing electrical systems?

• Less than 2 years
• Between 2 and 4 years
• More than 4 years
• None

04

Please indicate the type(s) of electrical work in installation, maintenance, and repair you have experience in. Check all that apply.

• Wiring
• Electrical equipment
• Traffic signals
• Street lighting
• Generators
• Switchboards
• Pumps
• Remote control units
• Controllers
• Air conditioning units
• Heating units
• None

05

Based on your answers to question #4, describe your experience in maintaining and repairing electrical systems and where you gained that experience. Note: Entering "N/A" or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.

If none, please indicate "none".

06

Do you have the preferred experience working in a public sector environment?

• Yes
• No

07

Please indicate the type(s) of public sector agency(s) where you have gained the preferred public sector work experience. Check all that apply.

• City Government
• County Government
• State Government
• School District
• Law Enforcement
• Special District
• Other Public Sector Agency
• I Have No Public Sector Experience

08

Please describe your experience working in a public sector environment and where you gained that experience. Note: Entering "N/A" or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.

If none, please indicate "none".

09

Do you possess the required High School Diploma or equivalent education supplemented by coursework in electrical theory or a related field?

• Yes
• No

10

Please describe your course work in electrical theory or a related field or equivalent and where you gained that training. Note: Entering "N/A" or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.

If none, please indicate "none".

11

Do you have possession of and ability to maintain, the required appropriate, valid California driver license, with a satisfactory driving record?

• Yes, I have possession of and ability to maintain, the required appropriate, valid California driver license, with a satisfactory driving record
• No, but I am able to obtain and have the ability to maintain, the required appropriate, valid California driver license, with a satisfactory driving record by the time of appointment
• No

12

Do you have possession of or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, and maintain the required appropriate, valid Traffic Signal Certification Level II?

• Yes, I have possession of and ability to maintain, the required appropriate, valid Traffic Signal Certification Level II
• No, but I am able to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, and have the ability to maintain, the required appropriate, valid Traffic Signal Certification Level II
• No

13

Which of the following equipment have you had experience in operating? Check all that apply.

• Boom Trucks
• Asphalt Cutters
• Forklifts
• None

14

Please describe your experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical problems in generators, switchboards, pumps, and controllers, and where you gained that training. Note: Entering "N/A" or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.

If none, please indicate "none".

15

Please describe your experience installing and repairing electrical systems of streets, including traffic signals and lighting, and where you gained that training. Note: Entering "N/A" or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.

If none, please indicate "none".

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

City of Palm Springs

Address

3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way








Palm Springs, California, 92262

Phone

760-323-8215

Website

http://www.palmspringsca.gov