Electrician

JLL; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Colorado Springs is seeking an Electrician to perform planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and emergency response for building electrical systems. This hands-on role ensures reliable operation of facility equipment while following health and safety standards.

You will manage the maintenance lifecycle, inspections, repairs, and coordinate with subcontractors, maintain records, support QA, attend site meetings, and explore opportunities to expand contract services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of practical experience in electrical building maintenance.
• Experience with fault diagnosis and rectification of mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Electrical installation work experience with testing and inspection capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned preventative maintenance schedules for electrical systems to maximize reliability.
• Respond to reactive maintenance issues, help desk requests, and emergency callouts.
• Diagnose faults, perform repairs, and maintain controls for building services equipment.
• Coordinate subcontractors for electrical aspects of maintenance and manage client requests.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for maintenance activities and QA/health & safety compliance.
• Attend monthly site meetings and support other trades as needed to ensure integrated facilities operations.
• Identify opportunities to expand contracts into additional service provisions.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PPM management systems

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Location: Colorado Springs, CO Onsite

What this job involves

The Electrician performs essential planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and emergency response services for building electrical systems. This hands‑on role ensures optimal operational effectiveness and reliability of facility equipment while maintaining strict adherence to health and safety standards and quality assurance procedures. You'll be responsible for the full lifecycle of maintenance activities-from scheduled inspections and system repairs to emergency callouts-while coordinating with specialist contractors and maintaining accurate documentation that supports contract requirements and client satisfaction.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Executing planned preventative maintenance schedules for mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring engineering standards are maintained to maximize plant reliability and operational effectiveness
• Responding promptly to reactive maintenance issues, help desk requests, and emergency callouts related to electrical services, heating, ventilation, lighting, and distribution systems
• Performing electrical fault diagnosis, system repairs, and controls maintenance for building services equipment, including heating, ventilation, lighting systems, and electrical distribution networks
• Coordinating specialist subcontractors for electrical aspects of PPM schedules and managing initial actions for client extra works and improvement requests
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation for all maintenance activities, ensuring full compliance with onsite Quality Assurance procedures and Health and Safety at Work Act requirements
• Attending monthly site meetings, providing work and equipment reports, and assisting other trades as necessary to support integrated facilities operations
• Proactively identifying opportunities for contract growth into additional service provisions including mechanical and electrical upgrades, like-for-like replacements, project works, and soft services

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to perform tasks requiring physical fitness, including lifting, climbing, reaching, and working in confined spaces
• Work on continental shift pattern including days, nights, weekends, and rotating schedules
• Must be available for emergency callouts and breakdown response outside regular working hours
• Work environment includes mechanical rooms, electrical distribution areas, rooftops, and other building service locations
• Exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and working conditions associated with building plant operations
• Requires wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintaining acceptable personal grooming standards
• Ability to work at heights and in environments requiring safety harnesses or specialized access equipment

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of practical experience electrical building maintenance industry
• Proven experience with maintenance duties including fault diagnosis and rectification of mechanical and electrical building systems
• Experience in electrical aspects of general building PM schedules with demonstrated technical competence
• Electrical installation work experience, including electrical testing and inspection capabilities
• Confidence and commitment to providing high-quality professional service with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work unsupervised, prioritize work tasks, solve problems effectively, and remain calm under pressure while maintaining reliability and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using computer-based PPM management systems for work order tracking and maintenance scheduling
• Experience with Standby Electrical Power (SEP) systems or Cooling Systems (Chilled Water or DX refrigeration)
• Basic electrical knowledge and experience, with potential for supervisory development
• Health and Safety training certifications relevant to building services maintenance
• Previous supervisory experience or demonstrated leadership potential within facilities maintenance teams
• Familiarity with procedures and documentation standards in commercial or industrial settings

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected Compensation

71,520.00 - 89,400.00 USD per year

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