Electrician I - Apprentice

Douglas County School District; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking an Electrician I - Apprentice to learn repair, maintenance and installation of electrical systems in accordance with the NEC. The role requires enrollment in an accredited electrical apprenticeship program and completion of required hours and safety training over four years.

Responsibilities include performing duties under direct supervision, maintaining tools, and upholding professional conduct.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of job related experience.
• Must be registered for, or attending, an electrical apprenticeship school accredited by the Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship that meets DORA requirements.
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Will obtain a minimum of 288 hours of electrical training in grounding/bonding, NEC code changes, wiring methods, theory/calculations as required by DORA within 4 years
• Will be expected to obtain a minimum of 10 hours of OSHA curriculum based safety training within 4 years of hire date.
• Will be expected to pass the Journeyman Electrical exam at the end of the required 8,000 hours of on the job training.
• 0-4 Years Electrical Apprenticeship Trade School. Be able to provide documentation, if necessary
• Proficiency in Algebra preferred
• Must apply to the next available Apprenticeship school year (School is conducted off site, one night a week for 36 weeks/year, four hours a night for four years)

Responsibilities

• Four weeks on-call required annually
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Maintain a professional appearance and conduct self in a professional manner
• Maintain proper care of District provided tools, equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Work with constant supervision throughout the four year Apprenticeship Program

Skills

Read blueprints

Electrical theory

Safety consciousness

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical apprenticeship program enrollment

Algebra proficiency

Willingness to complete required training

Job description

Electrician I - Apprentice

Responsible for learning how to repair, maintain and install electrical systems and equipment, while ensuring the work is in accordance with the current National Electrical Code (NEC). Be able to work with direct supervision and take constructive criticism while learning the electrical trade. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele

Essential Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent sitting and standing
• Occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing.
• Regularly required to move around work place, manipulating and handling, reaching and detecting objects and equipment, reaching for objects and equipment while simultaneously assisting balancing, positioning, lifting.
• Required to work occasionally at heights of up to 40 feet.

Minimum Experience Requirement

• 0-4 years of job related experience.
• Applicants must be registered for, or attending, an electrical apprenticeship school accredited by the Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Apprenticeship (OA) that meets the minimum requirements of the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).

Minimum Education Or Formal Training

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Will be expected to obtain a minimum of 288 hours of electrical training in grounding/bonding, NEC code changes, wiring methods, theory/calculations as required by DORA within 4 years of hire date. Will be expected to obtain a minimum of 10 hours of OSHA curriculum based safety training within 4 years of hire date.
• Will be expected to pass the Journeyman Electrical exam at the end of the required 8,000 hours of on the job training.
• 0-4 Years Electrical Apprenticeship Trade School. Be able to provide documentation, if necessary
• Proficiency in Algebra preferred
• Must apply to the next available Apprenticeship school year (School is conducted off site, one night a week for 36 weeks/year, four hours a night for four years)

Requirements

Four weeks on-call required annually

Responsibilities

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Four weeks on-call required annually

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Maintain a professional appearance and conduct self in a professional manner

Maintain proper care of District provided tools, equipment, vehicles, etc.

Work with constant supervision throughout the four year Apprenticeship Program

Certifications

Apprentice Electrician - CO Dept of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Apprentice Electrician License - Colorado Department Of Regulatory Agency (DORA), Must obtain an Electrical Apprentice License within one week of hire date - Colorado Department Of Regulatory Agency (DORA), Previous years transcripts with an accredited Apprenticeship Program, if applicable - Accredited program, Valid Colorado Driver's License - Colorado Department of Revenue

Education

High School or Equivalent

Skills

Ability to perform job duties with direct supervision., Ability to perform job duties with minimal supervision., Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings., Excellent customer service skills., Knowledge of electrical codes, Knowledge of industrial electrical equipment, Knowledge of low and high voltage circuitry., Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions, Maintain all requirements for the Apprenticeship Program, Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions. Strong organizational and time management skills. Collaborative team player Maintains a generally positive attitude. Observes all District policies and procedures

Position Type

Regular

Primary Location

West Building A - O&M Offices

One Year Only (Yes Or No)

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week

40

Fte

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year

260 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate

$23.74 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate

$30.79 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range

$23.74 USD - $37.83 USD Hourly

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans

This position is eligible for paid vacation, sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: February 2, 2027