Electrician

Facilities Management at CU Boulder encourages applications for an Electrician! The primary focus of this position is the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems/components, preventative maintenance of electrical distribution system components and the maintenance and repair of walkway and roadway lighting.

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

Facilities Management is responsible for the overall physicaldevelopment and maintenance of the campus. The mission of the department is to provide a safe physical environment that promotes the advancement and transfer of knowledge.

• Manage installation, repair, replacement, maintenance, and troubleshooting of building electrical systems and components. This includes the installation of wire ways, the maintenance, operation and installation of VFD (variable frequency drive) units, the installation, repair and replacement of motors, troubleshootingfailed electrical circuits, collaborating with the HVAC Shop to troubleshoot mechanical system components, and installing test equipment to determine loads on circuits.

• Assist the Utilities Division with switching and responding to emergencies related to the Campus’ medium voltage electrical distribution system. Perform preventive maintenance, testing andrepair to the secondary electrical distribution system and components, for example; the buildings switch gear, motor controlcenters, panel boards, UPSs, backup generators and automatictransfer switches. The building’s secondary distribution systemoperates at 480 volts or less.
• Install, maintain, repair, test and operate the Campus’ roadwayand walkway lighting. Outside lights on Campus are a critical partof the Universities’ commitment to creating a safe environment forusers. There are about 1,000 exterior pole lights and severalhundred exterior building lights this role is responsible to maintain, repair and operate. Test exterior light circuitsquarterly.

• Complete material issuance requests and purchase requests toprocure material needed. Close out work orders and schedule workfor the following day. Include closing comments and ensure repair work orders are created. As an essential services employee, respondto other duties as assigned on an “as needed” basis; this may include alternative work schedules. With all duties, the employee is required to drive a University vehicle and carry tools and materials.
  
  Participate in safety meetings, follow safety policies,procedures, and guidelines, and adhere to Standing Operating Procedures for assignments and use of equipment. Participate in and complete safety trainings. Report potential safety hazards,mistakes, accidents and procedural violations in a timely manner.

The anticipated work schedule for this in-person position is Monday
- Friday from 7:00am - 3:30pm. This position may be required towork weekends, alternate, or extended shifts at the discretion ofthe work unit supervisor.

This position is eligible for our Facilities Management Employee Referral Program.

The annual salary range is $74,520 - $80,711.

If you possess prior state-classified experience in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount perthe state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1,…