Job Details

Electrician

Position Number: 6556271
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Facilities Management

Electrician

Requisition Number: 67259
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 29-Sep-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Housing Facilities Group with the University of Colorado, Boulder is accepting applications for an Electrician! This position is a maintenance and service professional who holds current, valid, licensure as a Journeyman or Master Electrician from the Colorado Electrical Board. The role will perform a variety of electrical tasks on a university campus in a student residence hall, apartment complex, and commercial building environment. These tasks include maintaining and repairing electrical systems; handling interior wiring, circuits, outlets, switches, and lighting fixtures to ensure safe and efficient functioning; maintaining exterior wiring, lighting fixtures, and pole lights; rewiring equipment; inspecting electrical components for safety and troubleshooting electrical problems; ensuring compliance with relevant codes; circuit mapping and load testing; serving as a subject matter expert; and participating in controlled maintenance and capital projects. This position works independently and has a broad range of decision-making authority. 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

The Division of Student Life consists of 30 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder.The work in Student Life supports all factors of the student experience, no matter what department a staff member may work in. This includes where students live, eat, make friends, build professional skills and find help if they need it. Many departments provide involvement opportunities, educational resources and support services to help students find their community and build lifelong skills. Student Life also has shared services departments that support the work and staff of our student-facing areas, including areas like center for assessment, insight and research, business services, finance, employee experience, communication and marketing and technology solutions.With over 900 staff members in the Division of Student Life, our diverse team is uniquely positioned to personalize the student experience and advocate for students, enhancing their success inside and outside the classroom.Housing Facilities Services (HFS) is a comprehensive facility management operation that provides around-the-clock support to over 10,000 residents and 20,000 conference guests annually. Services include maintenance, repair, renovation, project management, capital construction, housekeeping and grounds-keeping operations. HFS has approximately 190 full-time employees and approximately 80 part-time and student staff, who all strive to give residents the best living experience possible.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

General Electrical Service

Change light fixtures, replace tombstones and ballasts, repair or replace emergency exit lighting, wall switches, outlets, and motion sensors
Install new or replace damaged conduits as well as move, add, and ground electrical outlets
Replace range hoods and exhaust fans and repair, replace, or install electric hand dryers
Troubleshoot localized power outages and repair inoperable electrical devices
Reset and replace both breakers and switches as well as service exterior lighting and pole lights

Preventive Maintenance

Inspect and maintain main/sub panels and map circuits
Conduct load studies, test lights, switches, motion sensors, and outlets
Maintain automated lighting systems

Safe Work Practices

Follow safe electricity practices which includes following proper lockout/tagout procedures and wearing prescribed personal protective equipment
Follow ladder safety procedures, lift safety procedures, and confined space safety procedures
Exercise caution during high-heat or winter weather events
Follow toolbox talk safety communication and complete required safety trainings

Project Support:

Serve as a team member for controlled maintenance and capital projects
Participate in various project phases to include scope development, schematic design, pre-construction, construction, and punch list
Review and provide feedback on drawings, submittals, and other project documentation
Serve as a subject matter expert from the electrical trade perspective

Other Duties as Assigned

Support a fire alarm system
Responsibility for an assigned fleet motor vehicle or utility vehicle
Other duties include: snow removal, attending meetings, working periodic on-call, and completing required continuing education to maintain licensure

What You Should Know

This is a full-time, 40 hour a week position. Typical work week is Monday through Friday, 7am until 3:30pm, but second shift and weekend schedules may be required.This position operates University vehicles and requires an active driver's license in good standing.

What We Can Offer

The annual salary range for this role is $60,600 - $84,840. If you have prior state-classified experience in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024.

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

Current valid licensure as a Journeyman Electrician from the Colorado Electrical Board.

What You Will Need

Solid understanding of electrical code
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to read construction drawings and wiring diagrams
Ability to review construction project submittals
Interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skills

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by September 29, 2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
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.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Electrician/67259