Electronic Specialist II Retiree

University of Colorado System; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking an Electronic Specialist II Retiree in Facilities Management to support PMCS and medium-voltage maintenance. This temporary appointment focuses on PMCS logic, software updates, and I/O modules to ensure reliable power transfer between utility and backup systems.

Based onsite in Aurora, the role involves assisting with outages, testing, infrared scanning, and preventive maintenance on electrical systems, switchgear, and transformers.

Qualifications

• Experience with computerized Power Management Control Systems (PMCS), including system logic, software updates, and I/O modules.
• Experience with medium-voltage electrical systems, switchgear, substations, transformers, breakers, and relays.
• Experience supporting electrical outages, power-transfer operations, preventive maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planned outages and replacement of switchgear breakers that do not transfer power correctly.
• Repair PMCS logic so breakers engage correctly during outages and transfers.
• Update PMCS software and replace I/O modules.
• Perform medium-voltage equipment maintenance and testing.
• Conduct infrared scanning of electrical connections and testing of breakers/relays.
• Test breakers in switchgear serving campus buildings to meet code requirements.
• Inspect, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems.

Skills

PMCS knowledge

Medium-voltage systems

Outages support

Electrical testing

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Facilities Management

Job Title: Electronic Specialist II Retiree

Position #: 00853516– Requisition #: 41200

This position is intended for University of Colorado PERAretirees

Job Summary:

The Electronic Specialist II Retiree supports the availabilityandreliable distribution of electrical power across the University ofColorado campuses. This temporary retiree appointment will providespecialized knowledge and expertise to support the Power ManagementControl System (PMCS) and medium-voltage equipment maintenance,testing, and repairs. The work will focus on correcting PMCSbreaker-transfer logic, updating software and I/O modules, andassisting with outages and breaker replacements so campus researchbuildings can transition reliably between utility and emergencybackup power.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the electrical team with planned outages and replacementof switchgear breakers that do not transfer power correctly betweenutility and emergency backup power.
• Repair PMCS logic so breakers engage correctly during outages andwhen transferring back to utility power.
• Update PMCS software and replace I/O modules.
• Perform or assist with medium-voltage equipment maintenance andrepairs, including utility transformer oil sampling andtesting.
• Conduct infrared scanning of electrical connections and completetesting of automatic transfer operation breakers and relays.
• Test breakers in switchgear serving campus buildings to supportapplicable code requirements.
• Inspect, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on electricalsystems, and respond to power, electrical, and fire alarmemergencies.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite at theUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado.The position performs hands-on work with campus electrical systems,switchgear, substations, PMCS components, and plannedoutages.

Why Join Us:

Join the Facilities Management electrical team in work thatdirectly supports safe, reliable electrical power for campusoperations and research buildings. This appointment offers anopportunity to apply specialized institutional and technicalknowledge to modernize the PMCS, improve monitoring capability, andsupport critical medium-voltage maintenance and testing.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time ofhire.

• Experience with computerized Power Management Control Systems(PMCS), including system logic, software updates, and I/Omodules.
• Experience with medium-voltage electrical systems, switchgear,substations, transformers, breakers, and relays.
• Experience supporting electrical outages, power-transferoperations, preventive maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, andrepairs.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must maintain a current and valid Colorado driver'slicense.
• Must successfully pass a University background check.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the UnitedStates without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide workvisa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position nowor in the future.
• Position works with high-voltage switching, maintenance, andrepair.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of electrical power distribution, PMCS operations,medium-voltage equipment, switchgear, substations, transformers,breakers, relays, and emergency backup power systems.
• Ability to inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, and performpreventive maintenance on electrical systems and relatedcontrols.
• Ability to respond to emergencies involving power, electrical,and fire alarm systems.
• Ability to collaborate with the electrical team during outages,testing, maintenance, and equipment replacement activities.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The hiring rate for this position has been established as$46.12 per hour.

The above hiring rate represents the University's good faith andreasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Thisposition may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending onthe applicable employment classification.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicantswith disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [e-mail]

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz is dedicated to ensuring a safeand secure environment for our faculty, staff, students andvisitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct backgroundinvestigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliatedhospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillancepolicies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, orvolunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certainresearch areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, youmust enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.