Electrician - Seattle Campus Facilities (Evening Shift)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington seeks an Electrician to perform journey-level electrical construction, installation, alteration, troubleshooting, and commissioning across campus facilities. The role supports safe, reliable campus infrastructure and collaborates with supervisors, other trades, and campus partners.

Based at the Plant Services Building in Seattle, the position offers an evening schedule (Mon-Thu, 2:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.) with no telework option.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an electrician; OR full journey status as an electrician in a union; OR four years’ applicable work experience.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical construction, alteration, installation, retrofit, troubleshooting, commissioning, and repair on lighting systems, circuitry, raceways, panels, transformers, switchgear and grounding systems.
• Install, modify, troubleshoot, and support startup of electrical systems using blueprints, schematics, specifications and electrical codes.
• Develop cost estimates and recommendations for electrical projects as assigned.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, high rangers, and transport materials and supplies.
• Coordinate with facilities shops, partners, contractors, and stakeholders to support projects.
• Ensure safety, follow procedures, participate in meetings and training.

Skills

Electrical construction

Troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Electrician apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

PLC experience

MS Office

Job description

University of Washington seeks an Electrician to perform journey-level electrical construction, installation, alteration, troubleshooting, and commissioning across campus facilities. The role supports safe, reliable campus infrastructure and collaborates with supervisors, other trades, and campus partners.

Based at the Plant Services Building in Seattle, the position offers an evening schedule (Mon-Thu, 2:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.) with no telework option.