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Job Summary

Facilities Management at CU Boulder encourages applications for an Electrician! This position's primary focus is bulb replacement, emergency and exit light replacement and testing, replacing light fixture ballasts, maintaining walk and roadway lighting and assisting the Electrical Trades II positions in the Shop.

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 a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Facilities Management is responsible for the overall physical development 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.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Assist Journey-level Electrician

• Assist journey-level electricians with installation of electrical system components. Examples include installing wire ways and motors, and assisting with the installation of a variable frequency drive (VFD - a device that allows for different frequency output to conserve energy).

Lamps and Ballasts

• Replace lamps and/or ballasts in light fixtures. Determine the type of lamp required including wattage, pin configuration, and color temperature. When replacing a ballast, determine if the power is off, ballast type, voltage, and lamp configuration. Determine if ballast is electrical waste or hazardous waste containing polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB). Remove, identify, store, and track all old lamps per United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.

Emergency/Exit Lights

• Responsible for testing, inspecting, repairing or replacing exit and emergency lights. Based on a preventive maintenance work order for exit/emergency lights, push the test button, the light goes through the test sequence and indicates if the light is operating correctly. If test fails, replace the failed component. If it cannot be repaired, replace the unit.

Bi-monthly Stand-by Generator Test

• Perform a bimonthly generator test on all stand-by generators to ensure generators and associated transfer switches are in working order in the event of a power outage. Exercise generators by running them for 30 minutes under a visual inspection of the instrument panel and generator and report problems.

Paperwork & Scheduling

• Complete material issuance requests and purchase requests to procure material needed. Close out work orders and schedule work for the following day. When closing work orders, include closing comments and ensure repair work orders are created. As an essential services employee, respond on an "as needed" basis; this may include alternative work schedules. Employee is required to drive a university vehicle to carry tools, materials, and complete work. Follow all safety policies, procedures and guidelines, and adhere to standing operating procedures for assignments and use of equipment. Participate in and complete all safety trainings. Report potential safety hazards, mistakes, accidents and/or procedural violations in a timely manner.

What You Should Know

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

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

What We Can Offer

The annual salary for this role is $54,521.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

• Must be a Colorado resident to apply.
• Must have a valid Colorado driver's license.
• Two years electrical experience in the commercial or industrial electrical construction field as an apprentice or building electrical maintenance worker, or electronic experience appropriate to the work assignment.
• Satisfactory completion of a formalized electrician apprenticeship or completion of electrical or electronic course work at an accredited non-correspondence college, trade or vocational school, or military service may substitute for the experience on a year for year basis.

What You Will Need

• The ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Able to work independently and in a team setting.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to be a self-starter and take responsibility for own work.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• A current resume that includes date ranges for each position held and whether the position was full-time or part-time.
• Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
• DD-214 for veteran applicants.
• Qualified veterans are eligible for veteran's preference points within the State classified system. If you are a veteran and would like to have your DD214 evaluated to determine your eligibility for preference points, please attach a copy of your DD214 to this posting. If you do not wish to upload a DD214, please email a copy to ... and reference the job to which you are applying.
• Optional: If using the educational substitution for experience: proof of degree or transcripts.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by August 19, 2025 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

Select here for additional information regarding Classified Staff positions: www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Essential Services

This position is designated "essential/critical services." The incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event) and report to work for regularly assigned shifts during emergency campus closures.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

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