Electrical Assistant/Re-lamper

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University is seeking an Electrical Assistant/Relamper to inspect, repair, and maintain campus lighting systems. You will assist Journeyman electricians with lighting circuits, ballast replacements, and wiring tasks, while supporting preventive maintenance on emergency power systems.

The role requires two years of customer service experience or an equivalent combination of education and apprenticeship, with basic computer skills and good communication.

Qualifications

• Two years of work experience in a customer service setting.
• A combination of related education, completed electrician apprenticeship, and/or relevant customer service experience equal to two years.
• Official transcripts may be requested during the application process.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and maintains campus lighting systems and recommends LED retrofit energy savings.
• Troubleshoots electrical issues under the guidance of a journeyman electrician.
• Prioritizes daily work orders, escalating urgent requests as needed.
• Assists Journeyman electricians with repairs on lighting circuits, ballast replacements, and wiring tasks.
• Supports EPS technicians with preventative maintenance on campus emergency power systems.

Skills

Customer service

Electrical knowledge

Basic computer skills

Communication

Leadership experience

Education

Electrician apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Facilities Management is entrusted with the development, care, maintenance, and operation of Colorado State University’s physical properties. Our purpose is to create and sustain environments that support CSU’s land-grant mission, fostering the success of students, faculty, and staff through world-class academic, research, and outreach programs. To learn more about this department, please visit our website (https://www.fm.colostate.edu/about-us-page/).

The Electrical Assistant/Re-lamper will inspect, repair and maintain campus lighting systems. They will assist Journeyman electricians as needed for repairs on electrical lighting circuits, ballast replacement, lighting control devices, wire pulls. They will assist with preventative maintenance on campus emergency power systems.

This posting will close on Monday, August 24th at 11:59 p.m.

Job Duties

• Inspects repairs and maintains the campus exterior and interior lighting systems and makes recommendations for energy savings through retrofits to LED’s.
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems in electrical systems and equipment with the guidance of a journeyman electrician.
• Prioritize daily work orders for repairs acknowledging urgent requests and moving them up in priority.
• Assists Journeyman electricians as needed for repairs on electrical lighting circuits, ballast replacement, lighting control devices and wire pulls.
• Assists EPS (Emergency Power Source) technicians with preventative maintenance on campus emergency power systems.

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment Criminal and Motor Vehicle Background Check (required for new hires)
• Pre-employment Physical
• Driver's license required
• Essential Services Designation
• Shift Work
• On-call Status
• In-person

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials:

Experience Only:

• Two (2) years of work experience in customer service setting

Education & Experience:

• A combination of related education, satisfactory completion formalized electrician apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an customer service setting equal to two (2) years

If using Education : *Please note, unofficial or official transcripts must be attached with this application

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfortable working from heights
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office/Teams/Excel)
• Leadership experience
• Written and verbal communication skills

Salary Range

$51,360 - $61,632

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

• Review our detailed benefits information here. (http://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf)
• Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.
• For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator. (http://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/)

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Employment and Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.

Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

For Current or Former Employees of the State of Colorado

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range, based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30.

All current and former State employees must ensure that their entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is included in the application so that time-in-series can be accurately calculated.

General Statement

Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.

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