Electrician

## Electrician Apply:
No Telework:
Seattle, WA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 3, 2026 (14 days left to apply):
REQ
- ** Job Description
**** UW Facilities Maintenance & Construction has an outstanding opportunity for an Electrician.
**** About this opportunity
** Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor II and receiving day-to-day direction from the Electrician Lead, the Electrician performs journey-level electrical construction, installation, alteration, troubleshooting, and commissioning work on electrical systems up to 600 volts across more than 220 University facilities. The position supports the safe and reliable operation of campus infrastructure and works collaboratively with supervisors, other trades, contractors, and campus partners to deliver high-quality electrical services in support of the University community.
** Work Schedule
*** Full time, Monday through Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
* This position is based at the Plant Services Building on the Seattle campus and is not eligible for telework.
** Key Responsibilities
** Electrical Construction and Installation – 70%
* Perform electrical construction, alteration, installation, retrofit, troubleshooting, commissioning, and repair work on lighting systems, electrical circuitry, raceways, panel boards, transformers, switch gear, distribution equipment, transfer switches, and grounding systems.
* Install, modify, troubleshoot, and support startup of electrical systems using blueprints, schematics, specifications, and applicable electrical codes.
* Develop cost estimates and recommendations for electrical construction, alteration, and installation projects as assigned.

Equipment and Material Operations – 10%
* 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 job sites and support assigned work activities.

Communication and Coordination – 10%
* Keep leads and supervisors informed of project status, work progress, material and equipment needs, and scheduling impacts.
* Coordinate with UW Facilities shops, campus partners, contractors, and stakeholders to support construction, renovation, alteration, and operational projects.
* Provide professional customer service and may instruct or guide semiskilled workers.

Safety, Compliance, and Training – 10%
* 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.
** Required Qualifications
** 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…