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Electrical Apprenticeship Instructor, Full-time, San Diego, CA. Posted 9-3-24

Workforce Development Administrative Assistant – Full-time, Rancho Cordova. Posted 9-8-24

Interested applicants for any open position should thoroughly review the position description and requirements below and then submit a resume and cover letter to HR@goweca.com. Please specify the position for which you are applying in your subject line.

Western Electrical Contractors Association (WECA) is hiring an Electrical Apprenticeship Instructor – Full-time, San Diego.

WECA is a nonprofit organization serving merit shop electrical contractors, their employees and the industry suppliers that support them. In California, WECA offers federal and state-approved Commercial, Residential, and Low Voltage (Voice Data Video and Fire Life Safety) Electrical Apprenticeship programs, a state-approved Electrician Trainee program, certification exam preparation classes, and state-approved continuing education classes for journeyperson electricians and low voltage technicians. In Arizona, WECA offers a federal and state-approved Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship program and continuing education classes for journeyperson electricians. In Utah, WECA offers a federal and state-approved Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship program. WECA additionally shares its expertise by producing curriculum products and publications for the industry.

Job Description:

The qualified applicant will be involved in a fast-paced, educational setting, instructing Apprentices, trainees, certified electricians or other Journeymen, Foreman or Supervisors in the electrical industry. Instructor should have experience, expertise, and the ability to effectively instruct in Commercial and Residential electrical systems. Instructors will be responsible for supporting curriculum development, research, and ongoing maintenance of courseware content. Provide support to students and fellow staff members, work in a lab setting and/or with lab boards providing hands-on instruction and keep lab and board maintained and lab inventory current. Stress the importance of safety and instruct all facets of required safety within instructional material. Keep accurate records of student achievement, and an ability to maintain discipline in a classroom setting.

Knowledge, Skill and Experience:

Working knowledge of the NEC, and pertinent City or State inspection requirements
A thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in installing and repairing electrical wiring systems, controls and electrical machinery and equipment in buildings, programmable logic controllers, and construction site wiring
An understanding of AC/DC electronics/electricity, mathematics from basic right-angle trigonometry, solid state and digital electronics
Five (5) years of verifiable work experience in the field within the electrical construction industry
Must meet the established requirements for State post-secondary faculty teachers credential or the position to attain credential within one (1) year of start of employment and prior teaching experience desirable
Successfully have passed the California State Certification Exam, or the ability to attain within the next six (6) months: General Electrician and Residential if instructing within specific program

If you have a passion for coaching or teaching in the electrical trade, WECA will provide you with excellent training to become a great educator.

Salary and Benefits:

Full Time position - $63,000 - $75,000

· Benefits including:

· Health insurance

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Vision insurance

· Flexible spending account

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to HR@goweca.com. Please specify the position for which you are applying in your subject line.

Workforce Development Administrative Assistant – Full-time, Rancho Cordova

WECA is a nonprofit organization serving merit shop electrical contractors, their employees and the industry suppliers that support them. In California, WECA offers federal and state-approved Commercial, Residential, and Low Voltage (Voice Data Video and Fire Life Safety) Electrical Apprenticeship programs, a state-approved Electrician Trainee program, certification exam preparation classes, and state-approved continuing education classes for journeyperson electricians and low voltage technicians. In Arizona, WECA offers a federal and state-approved Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship program and continuing education classes for journeyperson electricians. WECA additionally shares its expertise by producing curriculum products and publications for the industry.

Job Summary:

The Workforce Development Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Workforce Development Staff and other Association Staff as needed. Prepares materials/room set up for meetings as requested; data entry; DAS140/142 physical and electronic files and otherwise relieves management of administrative details.

Essential Functions:

Association Needs:

1. Provides administrative support to the Apprenticeship Staff.

2. Prepares materials for meetings as requested.

3. Prepares meeting rooms as requested.

4. Processes Apprentice intake and testing information.

5. Processes Apprentice applicant withdrawals.

6. Maintains student and DAS140/142 physical and electronic files.

7. Responsible for continual improvement of processes and recommending changes to Policies and Procedures.

8. Processes Apprentice Monthly Time Cards

9. Participation in staff functions and meetings.

10. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Apprenticeship, Director of Business Development and Operations or Executive Director.

Client Assistance:

1. Understands WECA’s Apprenticeship programs policies, processes, procedures, Standards, and Rules and Regulations.

2. Promotes the association’s apprenticeship program.

3. Assists with the mailing of Apprentice materials.

4. Participates in any assigned Customer Service Training.

5. Properly research subject prior to communication with clients.

6. Responds to client needs and inquiries with in a courteous and timely manner (ASAP, but within 24 business hours).

7. Follows through on client requests and/or inquires, and in general, strives for an outstanding client satisfaction rating.

8. Composes letters as needed.

9. Documents client requests and/or inquiries and escalates based on need.

Knowledge, Skill and Experience:

1. Ability to use Microsoft Office 2003/2007/2010 (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Publisher).

2. Knowledge of common office equipment operation (copiers, mail machines, etc.)

3. Attention to detail.

4. Ability to follow written and verbal directions.

5. Friendly, professional and helpful attitude.

6. Self-Motivated Team Player. Works well alone or with a group.

7. Ability to set a professional and positive image for the Association.

Salary and Benefits:

Full Time Position - $18.00 to $20.00 per hour

Benefits including: