Electrician

Jefferson County; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 95,819,000 - 143,729,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard Benefits

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Retirement Matching

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Jefferson County is seeking a journeyman electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems across county buildings. You will work on switchgear, generators, lighting, building automation, and safety systems, ensuring code compliance and budget alignment.

This on-call role requires after-hours activation, occasional snow removal, and willingness to obtain or maintain a Colorado Class B CDL and forklift certification if needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of electrical maintenance experience.
• Colorado Journeyman Electrician License is required.
• May be required to obtain Class B CDL and forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in county buildings.
• Maintain fire protection and building automation systems.
• Provide emergency, on-call response for floods, HVAC, and security issues.
• Perform snow removal and operate snow equipment as needed.
• Ensure compliance with National Electrical Code and safety standards.
• Respond after hours and weekends as part of on-call rotation.
• Support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical installations

Building automation

Emergency response

Safety compliance

Education

Journeyman Electrician License - Colorado

Tools

Forklift certification

Class B CDL (conditional)

Job description

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

10/03/26

Division:

Sheriff Strategic Services Division

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility:

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, including new construction and remodel of County buildings. Install, maintain and repair switch gear, generators, transformers, lighting systems, ups, motors and controls, VFD’s, A/C units, fuel pumps and building automation systems. Ensure work is done in compliance with local electrical and safety codes and within budget.
• Maintain fire protection system, including control panels, smoke detectors, sprinklers, won doors, audio/visual, and door holders. Follow National Electrical Code and National Fire Protection Association codes.
• Provide emergency, on call response to situations involving floods, odors, lighting, HVAC, fire protection and security. Assess the emergency and respond accordingly. Call appropriate personnel if necessary.
• Maintain building automation systems, including programming and testing for the needs of County employees and public safety.
• Remove snow in a timely manner often after hours, weekends and holidays. Maintain snow removal equipment. Ensure public safety.
• On call rotation required.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred- Relevant Specialized Training

Preferred - Five years of experience

May be required to obtain a Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License during employment.

May be required to possess a fork lift certification.

Salary ranges from $ 33.44 to $50.16 per hour

100% DRUGFREE WORKPLACE:

Sheriff’s Office Department Standards: Applicants must not have engaged in illicit drug use, excluding marijuana, within the past three years. Our pre-employment hiring process includes drug testing.

Experience:

Work Experience: Minimum three years

Certifications:

Journeyman Electrician License - Colorado

Category: Maintenance & Trades