Electrician, temporary

Electrician

UW Facilities Maintenance & Construction has an outstanding opportunity for an Electrician.

• Full time, Monday through Friday, 6:55 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.
• Fixed duration position anticipated to be up to 12 months in duration.
• This position is based at the Plant Services Building on the Seattle campus and is not eligible for telework.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor II and receiving day-to-day direction from the Electrician Lead, the Electrician performs journey-level inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and testing of electrical systems up to 600 volts across more than 220 University facilities. The position supports the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of campus infrastructure by maintaining lighting, power distribution, and related electrical systems. The Electrician works collaboratively with supervisors, other trades, contractors, and campus partners to deliver high-quality maintenance services in support of the University community.

• Perform journey-level inspection, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, replacement, retrofit, testing, and commissioning of lighting systems, electrical circuitry, raceways, panel boards, transformers, switch gear, distribution equipment, transfer switches, and grounding systems.
• Diagnose, maintain, modify, and restore electrical systems using blueprints, schematics, specifications, maintenance standards, and applicable electrical codes.
• Develop cost estimates and recommendations for electrical maintenance, repair, replacement, and minor alteration projects as assigned.

• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, high rangers, and other equipment; load, unload, transport, and organize materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Operate UW vehicles, vans, and trucks to travel to and between work sites and support maintenance and repair activities.

• Keep leads and supervisors informed of work status, equipment conditions, maintenance priorities, material needs, and operational impacts.
• Coordinate with UW Facilities shops, campus partners, contractors, and stakeholders to support maintenance activities, service requests, repairs, and campus operations.
• Provide professional customer service and may instruct or guide semiskilled workers.

• Follow all applicable safety regulations, SDS requirements, Hazard Review Checklists (HRCs), PPE requirements, and UW safety policies and procedures.
• Comply with UW and UW Facilities policies, procedures, Maintenance & Construction (M&C) protocols, and Individual Accountability Protocols (IAP).
• Participate in required meetings, training, professional development, process improvement, performance metrics, and employee engagement activities.
• Support management directives, uphold M&C mission and values, and perform other duties as assigned.

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an electrician; OR full journey status as an electrician in a union; OR four years' applicable work experience. Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

• Knowledge of and practical experience with WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety and Health Administration) and OSHA regulations, the National Electrical Code (NEC), and applicable local electrical codes and ordinances.
• Demonstrated ability to…