Electrician III - Master

Douglas County School District; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking an Electrician III - Master to join the District's Facilities team. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, safety upgrades, and system longevity inside active schools, requiring strong people skills and technical expertise.

The position emphasizes mentorship of apprentices and interns, ensuring compliance with NEC/OSHA standards while coordinating with district staff to maintain reliable campus operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with specialized trade training.
• 6–8 years documented electrical experience; DORA 10,000-hour pathway.
• DORA: 8,000 hours on-the-job training + 2,000 journeyman hours; 288 hours formal training.
• Active Colorado Journeyman or Master Electrician license; license verification required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical malfunctions across campus systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimize disruptions and extend building longevity.
• Read and maintain electrical blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Customer service

Communication skills

Electrical codes

Industrial equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DORA Journeyman/Master license training

Job description

Electrician III - Master

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Job Description

About the Role

Are you a licensed electrician who values safety, job stability, and giving back to the trade? Our School District is looking for a skilled, community-minded Electrician to join our Facilities team.

Unlike fast-paced commercial construction loops or unpredictable residential service calls, our focus is on preventative maintenance, safety upgrades, and system longevity. Because we work directly inside active schools, your role is as much about people as it is about power. You will serve as a technical expert, a collaborative team player, and a mentor helping to shape the next generation of apprentices and interns.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Regularly lifts 5 to 20 pounds; frequently lifts 20 to 50 pounds; occasionally lifts over 50 pounds.
• Frequent climbing of stairs and ladders; frequent sitting and standing.
• Regular bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing.
• Regularly required to move around the workplace, manipulating, handling, reaching, and detecting objects and equipment.
• Occasionally assist, position, balance, and support students weighing more than 100 pounds (when assisting school staff during emergency building safety protocols).

Minimum Education, Training & Experience

• Education: High school graduate plus specialized trade classes beyond high school.
• Experience: 6 to 8 years of documented electrical experience (meeting DORA's 10,000-hour requirement for advanced licensing paths).
• DORA Apprenticeship Hours: Minimum of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training to meet DORA requirements, plus a minimum of 2,000 additional hours of on-the-job training as a journeyman.
• Classroom Hours: Minimum of 288 hours of formal electrical training in grounding/bonding, NEC code changes, wiring methods, and theory/calculations as required by DORA.

Licensure Requirements (Strictly Enforced)

• Active License: Must hold a valid State of Colorado Journeyman or Master Electrician License.
• Contingent Offers: If you have met all DORA hour requirements and are currently awaiting your scheduled exam date, we welcome your application. However, any formal offer of employment will be strictly contingent upon verification of your license. Your official start date will be deferred until your license is active and issued by DORA.
• Apprentices: Applications from early-stage apprentices who do not qualify for immediate Journeyman testing will not be considered for this position.

Core Maintenance & System Reliability

• Troubleshoot & Diagnose: Identify and repair electrical malfunctions in campus-wide distribution systems, branch circuits, panels, interior/exterior lighting controls, and commercial facility equipment.
• Preventative Maintenance: Conduct routine safety inspections and predictive maintenance on electrical components to minimize classroom disruptions and ensure building longevity.
• Print & Schematic Interpretation: Read, interpret, and maintain accurate redlines of electrical blueprints, wiring diagrams, and building schematics.

Occupied Building Professionalism & Community Relations

• Active Campus Navigation: Work efficiently and politely inside active schools, maintaining a clean, highly organized, and safe workspace around students, teachers, and administrative staff.
• Positive Representation: Act as a helpful, collaborative liaison for the Facilities department, communicating clearly with school principals and building managers regarding repair timelines and schedules.

Safety Leadership & Apprentice Mentorship

• Trade Mentorship: Provide guidance, safe work instruction, and code-based training to district apprentices and student interns, directly contributing to their professional growth.
• Safety Enforcement: Maintain a strict culture of safety on every job site, ensuring all tasks align with the National Electrical Code (NEC), OSHA standards, and district safety protocols.

Teamwork & Cross-Trade Collaboration

• Interdisciplinary Projects: Partner with fellow district tradespeople (HVAC, plumbing, locksmiths, carpentry) to efficiently complete comprehensive building repairs and facility upgrades.
• Material Procurement: Estimate material needs, verify specifications, and coordinate with the shop lead to ensure the necessary components are available for upcoming maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Evaluate problems and situations relating to electrical equipment, make decisions accordingly.
• Coordinate and delegate work within the electrical maintenance trade.
• Repair electrical motors, controllers and starters.
• Estimate repairs and projects in terms of labor and materials.
• Inspect, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment at various District facilities.

Certifications

Colorado Driver's License (with no more than 4 points) - Colorado Department of Revenue, Journeyman Electrician - CO Dept of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)

Education

High School or Equivalent

Skills

• Ability to maintain and take care of District provided tools, vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to perform job duties with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to,
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Has the ability to translate complex instructions into simpler instructions as necessary.
• Knowledge of electrical codes.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of low and high voltage circuitry.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Must be able to obtain a Journeyman license within 90 days of hire.
• Must maintain license through the continuing competency requirements as required every three years.
• Observes all District policies and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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

$29.28 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate

$39.37 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range

$29.28 USD - $49.45 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: January 9, 2027