Electronic Specialist II Retiree

Department:
Facilities Management

Job Title:

Electronic Specialist II Retiree Position #:  - Requisition #: 41200 This position is intended for University of Colorado PERA retirees Job Summary

The Electronic Specialist II Retiree supports the availability and reliable distribution of electrical power across the University of Colorado campuses. This temporary retiree appointment will provide specialized knowledge and expertise to support the Power Management Control System (PMCS) and medium-voltage equipment maintenance, testing, and repairs. The work will focus on correcting PMCS breaker-transfer logic, updating software and I/O modules, and assisting with outages and breaker replacements so campus research buildings can transition reliably between utility and emergency backup power.

• Assist the electrical team with planned outages and replacement of switch gear breakers that do not transfer power correctly between utility and emergency backup power.
• Repair PMCS logic so breakers engage correctly during outages and when transferring back to utility power.
• Update PMCS software and replace I/O modules.
• Perform or assist with medium-voltage equipment maintenance and repairs, including utility transformer oil sampling and testing.
• Conduct infrared scanning of electrical connections and complete testing of automatic transfer operation breakers and relays.
• Test breakers in switch gear serving campus buildings to support applicable code requirements.
• Inspect, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems, and respond to power, electrical, and fire alarm emergencies.

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. The position performs hands-on work with campus electrical systems, switch gear, substations, PMCS components, and planned outages.

Join the Facilities Management electrical team in work that directly supports safe, reliable electrical power for campus operations and research buildings. This appointment offers an opportunity to apply specialized institutional and technical knowledge to modernize the PMCS, improve monitoring capability, and support critical medium-voltage maintenance and testing.

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

• Must maintain a current and valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Must successfully pass a University background check.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.
• Position works with high-voltage switching, maintenance, and repair.

• Knowledge of electrical power distribution, PMCS operations, medium-voltage equipment, switch gear, substations, transformers, breakers, relays, and emergency backup power systems.
• Ability to inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems and related controls.
• 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.

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