Electrician Trades Specialist

City of Aurora; Aurora (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of Aurora is seeking an Electrician Trades Specialist to perform skilled electrical maintenance in city-owned facilities. The role involves monitoring systems, managing installations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards, with a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

On-site fitness center

Internal educational programs for career advancement

Competitive total compensation package

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in electrical system repair and maintenance.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to operate specialized tools and equipment for electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect electrical systems for maintenance needs.
• Coordinate installation of electrical fixtures and systems.
• Oversee compliance of electrical work by contractors.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical and building codes

Skill in electrical system repair

Skill in using tools for maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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JOB LOCATION

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces
  
  

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Hiring range for this position is : $30.98-$38.72/Hourly

The deadline to submit applications is July 21, 2025. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

Job Description Summary

The Facilities Electrician performs skilled electrical maintenance, installation and repair work on electrical systems located in city-owned or city-leased buildings and facilities for the Facilities Operations division.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors and inspects electrical systems and equipment to determine need for repair or upgrade
• Analyzes malfunctions and makes repairs or adjustments
• Coordinates, monitors and/or performs installation of electrical materials, fixtures, equipment and systems
• Operates specialized tools and equipment
• Schedules and performs detailed electrical preventive maintenance tasks
• Oversees outside electrical contractors for compliance to established standards
• Identifies and corrects electrical code violations
• Monitors and oversees work performed on electrical systems by subordinate employees
• May operate computerized control and monitoring systems
• Maintains records of operation, maintenance and repairs
• Prepares related reports
• Maintains inventory of parts and supplies
• Trains subordinate employees as appropriate
• May acts as lead worker
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be

considered.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
  
  

Experience:

• At least 5 years progressively responsible electrical system repair and maintenance experience
  
  

Knowledge:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of practices, procedures, equipment and systems related assigned function
• Applicable safety practices and procedures
• Current State Electrical and Building codes
• Hazards and safety practices common to the construction industry
• City policy, procedures and division work guidelines
  
  

Skills:

• Skill in the use of tools and equipment related to electrical system repair and maintenance
• Skill in the use of single person lifts and fall protection procedures
• Skill in monitoring the work of assigned personnel through apprentices
• Course Training (Proficient Level)
• Specific Electrical Training Course
• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry certificate
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certificate
  
  

Abilities:

• Frequent performance of activities which require a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and climbing
• Hand/eye coordination for operation of maintenance and construction equipment
• Vision to read reports and manuals
• Speech to communicate with employees and citizens.
  
  

Equipment Used:

• Operates tools, equipment and vehicles common to electrical trade, maintenance and repair of buildings.
• Operates equipment and vehicles common to facilities maintenance
  
  

Work Environment:

• Works both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions with exposure to noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, paints, and building materials.
• May work on roofs, crawl spaces, secured areas, and confined spaces May work on-call and varying shifts
  
  

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, And Employment References:

As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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