Electrical Trades II.

About the College

Front Range Community College (FRCC) is Colorado’s largest community college, with three campuses along the Front Range. We enroll nearly 28,000 students annually, offering a diverse range of cultural and recreational opportunities. Each year, approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities, and we provide over 36 career training programs for immediate employment. Additionally, more than 5,000 high school students take concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit tuition-free. FRCC was recently ranked among the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek.

FRCC is committed to educational excellence for everyone, fostering an inclusive and equitable environment where both students and employees feel they belong. Our focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is integral to our decision-making processes. We are an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), intentionally creating a college where Latinx and other historically marginalized students thrive. FRCC values collaboration, innovation, and pride, and we seek employees who share our commitment to student success, equity, and excellence.

About the Role

The Facilities department ensures a safe, clean, and functional environment for FRCC’s faculty, staff, and students. This role provides electrical service, installation, and repair for all electrical equipment necessary for the college’s physical plants. Responsibilities include maintaining HVAC equipment, motor control circuits, fire alarm systems, and computer automation systems. The position also involves planning material requisitions for remodeling or repairs and conducting preventive and controlled maintenance on all electrical equipment.

This is a college-wide position requiring travel to the Larimer Campus (Fort Collins) one day per week and to the Boulder County Campus (Longmont) as needed. The position is housed at the Westminster Campus and follows a schedule of four 10-hour days per week (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM), with Friday as a required workday. Typical days off are Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, though the Monday day off may be adjusted based on departmental needs. A company vehicle is provided.

Responsibilities

• Analyze electrical equipment and circuits, including motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor magnetic starters, lighting circuits, power distribution panels, fire alarm systems, security systems, door openers, and emergency lighting systems.
• Perform annual preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, such as thermal photographs of panels, tightening lugs and contact points, and addressing maintenance deficiencies.
• Provide monthly meter readings and adjust/maintain lighting timers as needed. Stay current with electrical code updates and adhere to PPE for Arc Flash protection.
• Troubleshoot and repair defective electrical, fire alarm, and HVAC equipment, including electrical motors, VFDs, magnetic starters, switches, disconnects, sensors, relays, lighting contractors, electric door openers, convenience outlets, photoelectric cells, and exhaust systems. Follow NFPA and electrical codes.
• Replace burned-out lamps (fluorescent, incandescent, high-pressure sodium vapor, mercury vapor, and metal halide) and ballasts. Troubleshoot and repair buried walkway and parking lot wiring. Seek XCEL Energy rebate opportunities for energy-efficient upgrades.
• Operate, program, troubleshoot, and install control equipment for computerized automation systems to monitor and operate HVAC and fire alarm systems. Install low-voltage conduit and wiring for computer equipment.
• Pull wire and install conduit for new circuits. Assist other departments with low-voltage wiring issues, including removing non-rated wiring, running new circuits, and improving operational efficiency.
• Design, fabricate, and install electrical circuits, lighting fixtures, and electrical equipment for remodeling projects. Develop and work from blueprints, install computer line conditioners, and follow NFPA, electrical codes, and other building codes. Review construction and remodel project documents and provide recommendations.
• Connect/disconnect power to electric machines and install power to additional machines as required. Analyze and correct electrical problems on industrial shop equipment.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies, assist fire departments and emergency crews, and perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including inspecting, cleaning, and adjusting motor starters, VFDs, motor control circuits, lighting contractors, electric door openers, and computer automation systems.

Requirements

• Current, valid licensure as a journeyman electrician from the Colorado Electrical Board.
• Detailed documentation of experience in the application; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check, including a motor vehicle record (MVR). Felony convictions or convictions related to job duties may disqualify candidates.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid State of Colorado Driver’s License to operate company vehicles.

Skills and Competencies

• Customer Service: Respond to and interact with customers for complaints, analyze problems, and provide solutions.
• Communication: Effectively communicate with campus stakeholders and department co-workers regarding daily tasks.
• Critical Thinking: Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems.
• Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for producing precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Maintenance: Inspect, clean, and adjust motor starters, VFDs, motor control circuits, lighting contractors, electric door openers, and computer automation systems. Install conduit, pipes, or tubing and pull insulated wires or cables to complete circuits.
• Time Management: Organize, plan, and prioritize work. Perform general physical activities, gather information, and monitor processes or surroundings.
• Technology: Proficiency in construction software, CAD software, industrial control software, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook).
• Building and Construction: Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction or repair of buildings and structures.
• Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Physical Requirements

This position requires exertion of up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 20 lbs. constantly to move objects (e.g., lifting equipment, pushing grounds equipment, removing snow). It also involves constant or frequent climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, and reaching. The successful candidate must be able to follow verbal communications, read and comprehend written directions, labels, machinery manuals, and interpret written directives, policies, and guidelines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including domestic partners.
• Strong, secure, and flexible retirement benefits through Colorado PERA.
• Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees, their dependents, and domestic partners at any of the 13 system community colleges.
• Employee Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP).
• Comprehensive leave program, including annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a winter break (college closed the week between December 25 and January 1).
• Abundant professional development opportunities at FRCC.

Schedule

Four 10-hour days per week (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM), with Friday as a required workday. Typical days off are Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, though the Monday day off may be adjusted based on departmental needs.