Journeyman Electrician

About the role

The Department of Facilities Management supports the mission of the University of Denver's physical resources in order to provide a healthy and safe educational environment for campus community through services of the departments of Capital Projects and Planning, Facilities Management, Parking & Mobility Services, Auxiliaries & Real Estate, and Business & Operations.

Responsibilities

• Lays out, installs and repairs wired fixtures, other items, and equipment in making extensions, additions, or alterations in electrical service for power, HVAC, and lighting systems.
• Tests, replaces, and repairs components of defective or worn-out electrical systems and equipment such as motors, pumps, generators, boiler controls, scoreboards, and other items.
• Traces and locates defects in various types of electrical equipment.
• Installs, alters, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, appliances and electrical devices.
• Works on electrical systems that are 600 volts or less.
• Provides estimates of material, time, and labor; may order electrical supplies.
• Reads and interprets drawings and wiring diagrams of electrical equipment and installations.
• Interprets and works from electrical sketches, penciled layouts, and drawings.
• Drives and operates the bucket truck.
• Available for emergencies and overtime when needed.
• Drives to sites with tools and equipment.
• Instructs and leads lesser skilled tradesmen.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Four years in the field of electrical work.
• Licensed by State of Colorado as a Journeyman Electrician.
• Valid Colorado drivers license or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all types of electrical equipment and standard methods, practices, tools, and materials of the electrical trade.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions of the trade, electrical codes, and principles of practical electricity.
• Knowledge of related OSHA and EPA regulations and be able to effectively communicate regulations to others.

Skills

• Expert skill, competency, and knowledge in electrical fields/functions.
• Basic math skills required when measuring, and performing take offs for miscellaneous jobs.
• Detail procedures.
• Daily priorities are established by the worker.
• Responds to situations requiring immediate attention.
• Capable of making cost estimates of time and material.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit, and ECO pass.

Pay

$31.32 per hour

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.