Certified Facilities Maintenance Mechanic (Electrician)

At Regional Transportation District (RTD), we make lives better through connections. When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace, encouraging employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience.

About the role

This is a safety-sensitive position performed by a licensed Journeyman Electrician, subject to the rules and regulations of the Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Responsibilities

• Works in all RTD facilities, Park-n-Rides, and bus shelters to repair and maintain facilities and assist other trades.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs electrically related problems including wiring, Honeywell and other control systems, motors, 480-volt systems, etc., in various installations.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains new and installed electrical fixtures, services, systems, and equipment. Work may also include heating, air conditioning, plumbing, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical, carpentry, and other general building maintenance systems and equipment.
• Prepares work orders, estimates jobs, compiles materials lists, and performs tasks to ensure completion of the work in a timely and efficient manner.
• Operates hand and power tools, District facilities maintenance equipment, snow removal equipment, and/or other heavy equipment.
• Works under minimum supervision and on occasion may direct the work of others in assigned duties.
• Conforms to all safety regulations and practices.
• Works on occasion in confined spaces, at unusual heights, outdoors in all weather conditions, in a garage environment, and lifts objects such as motors up to 50 lbs. in weight.
• Conducts self in a professional manner as a representative of RTD, working effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess a current Journeyman Electrician license from the State of Colorado and the ability to perform the work of the trade.
• Must have knowledge of 480-volt systems, Honeywell and other control systems, and experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical facilities and equipment, air conditioning, heating, plumbing, carpentry, locksmith work, and fabrication.
• Ability to acquire a Colorado Commercial Driver License, Class B, within 90 days of hire and a certificate as a forklift operator.
• No DUI, DWI, or reckless driving in the past 5 years.
• Must be able to acquire knowledge of EPA, DOT, and other related safety rules and regulations and have the knowledge and ability to follow safe work practices.
• Must be able to read and understand at the appropriate level technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and technical trade code books pertaining to facilities and equipment serviced.
• Must be able to work under minimum supervision and be capable of directing others in assigned duties.
• Must be able to work changing shifts, in confined spaces, at heights, in a garage environment, outdoors in inclement weather, and lift objects up to 50 lbs. in weight.
• Must possess a minimum set of hand tools as specified by the RTD facilities maintenance tool list.

Or an equivalent combination of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Work performed will be in various indoor and outdoor environments maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing electrical systems and equipment to support facility operations.
• Repairs include electrical distribution systems, lighting, motors, controls, HVAC equipment, and building automation systems while adhering to established safety procedures and electrical codes.
• Work may require climbing ladders, working at heights, lifting equipment, operating tools and testing devices, and performing duties in varying weather conditions, confined spaces, noisy environments, or around energized equipment.
• May also require responding to emergency repairs, working overtime or on-call shifts, and collaborating with other maintenance staff to ensure facilities remain safe, functional, and operational.

Benefits

For details on RTD employee benefits, visit RTD Employee Benefits. Represented employee benefits are outlined in the Labor Agreement included on the same page.

Pay

$41.50 hourly.

Posting opens: August 13, 2026. Posting closes: August 28, 2026. Applications must include a resume with months and years of employment documented by 11:59 p.m. on August 27, 2026.