Electrical Trades I

University of Colorado System; Allenspark (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program

Medical & Dental benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a motivated Non-Licensed Electrician to support our campus electrical team. This in-person role assists licensed electricians and performs electrical maintenance to ensure safe, reliable campus facilities and lighting systems.

The position offers a weekday schedule and will involve interactions with staff, faculty, and students. The annual salary is $64,000, with state step pay potential.

Qualifications

• Colorado residency required.
• Valid Colorado drivers license.
• 2 years of relevant electrical experience or completion of an electrician apprenticeship or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Perform LED lighting retrofit projects, including replacing fixtures and lamps; may involve limited live electrical work following safety procedures.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on exit signs and emergency lighting, including testing, battery replacement, and documentation.
• Assist journeyman electricians with installations, repairs, and renovation projects across campus buildings.
• Troubleshoot and repair exterior lighting systems, including parking lot lights, walkway lighting, and building-mounted fixtures.
• Provide excellent customer service when responding to campus service requests or interacting with building occupants.
• Maintain clean, organized tools, equipment, and work areas.
• Follow campus safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and electrical shop guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Dependability

Electrical safety

Manual dexterity

Job description

Job Summary

CU Boulder is seeking a motivated and dependable Non-LicensedElectrician to support our campus electrical team! This positionassists licensed electricians and performs a variety of electricalmaintenance tasks to help ensure the safe, reliable operation ofcampus facilities and lighting systems. Strong customer serviceskills are essential, as this role involves regular interactionwith campus staff, faculty, and students.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

Who We Are

Facilities Management is responsible for the overall physicaldevelopment and maintenance of the campus. The mission of thedepartment is to provide a safe physical environment that promotesthe advancement and transfer of knowledge.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Perform LED lighting retrofit projects, including replacingfixtures and lamps; may involve limited live electrical workfollowing all safety procedures.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on exit signs and emergencylighting, including testing, battery replacement, anddocumentation.
• Assist journeyman electricians with installations, repairs, andrenovation projects across campus buildings.
• Troubleshoot and repair exterior lighting systems, includingparking lot lights, walkway lighting, and building-mountedfixtures.
• Provide excellent customer service when responding to campusservice requests or interacting with building occupants.
• Maintain clean, organized tools, equipment, and workareas.
• Follow campus safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, andelectrical shop guidelines.

What You Should Know

These positions are eligible for our Facilities Management Employee Referral Program.

This is an in-person position with an anticipated work schedule ofMonday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. This position may be required towork weekends, alternate or extended shifts at the discretion ofthe supervisor.

What We Can Offer

• The annual salary for this position is $64,000.
• If you have prior state-classified experience in the same classseries as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount perthe state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we arecommitted to supporting the holistic health and well-being of ouremployees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuitionassistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for localtransit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulderoffers an inspiring academic community and access to world-classoutdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America’s BestLarge Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Coloradoand #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks andprograms through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be effective. Be proactive. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Must be a Colorado resident to apply.
• Must have a valid Colorado driver's license.
• 2 years of relevant experience. A combination of relatededucation, satisfactory completion of a formalized electricianapprenticeship program, and/or relevant work experience equal to 2years.

What You Will Need

• Able to work safely around energized equipment undersupervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on ladders, lifts, oroutdoors in various weather conditions.
• Basic understanding of electrical tools, materials, and safetypractices.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work well withothers.
• Dependability and a strong sense of responsibility towardassigned tasks.
• Takes pride in the quality and accuracy of their work.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Prior experience in electrical maintenance, construction, orfacility trades.
• Familiarity with LED retrofit processes and basic electricaltroubleshooting.
• Experience working in commercial or institutionalenvironments.

Essential Services

This position is designated “essential services.” The incumbent isrequired to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies(snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event)and report to work for his / her regularly assigned shift duringemergency campus closures.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by November 18, 2026 for consideration.