Electrical Trades I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a motivated Non-Licensed Electrician to support our campus electrical team. This role assists licensed electricians and performs a variety of electrical maintenance tasks to help ensure safe, reliable operation of campus facilities and lighting systems, with emphasis on customer service to staff, faculty, and students.

The position is in Facilities Management and requires a Colorado resident with a valid driver’s license and 2 years of related experience

Qualifications

• Colorado resident required.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license required.
• 2 years of relevant electrical experience.
• Combination of related education, apprenticeship, or work experience equivalent to 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform LED lighting retrofit projects, including replacing fixtures and lamps, with potential limited live electrical work following safety procedures.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on exit signs and emergency lighting, including testing and documentation.
• Assist journeyman electricians with installations, repairs, and renovations across campus buildings.
• Troubleshoot and repair exterior lighting systems, including parking lot and walkway lighting.
• Provide excellent customer service when responding to campus service requests or interacting with building occupants.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Dependability

Safety awareness

Education

Formal electrician apprenticeship

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 governing nondiscrimination 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 to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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 FacilitiesManagement Employee Referral Program.

This is an in-person position with an anticipated work schedule of Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. This position may be required to work weekends, alternate or extended shifts at the discretion of the 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 per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs 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.

We may request references at a later time.

Select here for additional information regarding Classified Staffpositions: www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, inany materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifyinginformation such as age, date of birth, or dates of schoolattendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redactingor removing this information.

Essential Services

This position is designated essential services. The incumbent is required 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 during emergency campus closures.