Utility Work Technician/Journeyman Electrician

$30 - $36/Yr

Regis University - Denver, CO

Full-time

Denver, CO

Educational Services

About the position

Under broad supervision, and self-guided activities provides a variety of maintenance, oversight and installation services to ensure the integrity of the University electrical and life safety systems and the safe use by the campus community. Makes changes and enhancements to these existing systems to promote safety and reduce risk, satisfy regulatory agencies, provide consistent and reliable use of existing facilities and support University growth as directed. Oversee, supervise and work lead up to three individuals consistently, and at certain periods of time more than three, in the electrical, mechanical, fire alarm and emergency technical areas. Assures all emergency and routine work is scheduled and completed. Assists the Superintendent of Utilities/ HVAC/ Plumbing/ and Electrical and the Director of Operations in budgeting and recommending maintenance priorities and procedures in the electrical disciplines. This person will assume the responsibility of the electrical division supervisor in the absence of this individual.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the oversight and work leads up to three staff members to include an apprentice level electrical helper and General Mechanics l's and ll's.
• Performs routine and non-routine maintenance, repairs and installations of University power and lighting systems.
• Performs routine and non-routine maintenance, repairs and installation of University life safety and security systems.
• Supervises the entire electrical section when the Electrical Supervisor is not available.
• Provides design support and contractor accountability for new system installation as well as repairs for all electrical/mechanical installations.
• Participates in performing routine and non-routine maintenance, planned and preventative repairs, and installations of the constituent parts of the University wide electrical and lighting systems.
• Assists with the minimum use of power utilities and reducing utility waste on campus.
• Assists the electrical supervisor with the assurance that the University either gains or maintains compliance with pertinent Federal, State and local regulatory agencies.
• Records required/pertinent information regarding service or planned maintenance.
• Complies with all University and departmental safety rules and training activities.
• Participates in emergency and call back programs to abate facilities problems and emergencies during off hours.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED equivalent and Colorado Journeyman Electrical License are both required.
• A Colorado Masters Electrical license is preferred along with NICET certifications.
• Four (4) years' experience in the electrical construction or maintenance field or related field working at the journeyman level or higher.
• A broad range of electrical experience is preferred to troubleshoot and solve system related problems.
• Experience with work consistent with NICET certifications levels 1 and 2 are preferred.
• Proven experience with the do's and don'ts of asbestos, strong electrical systems troubleshooting processes.

Nice-to-haves

• Desire and ability to attain NICET certifications within 1 year of the date hired.
• Basic principles of leading work and supervision.
• Experience performing routine work of other electro-mechanical trades such as plumbing, heating and ventilation.

Benefits

• Pay Rate: $30 - $36.79 / hour commensurate with qualifications.
• Access to employee benefits as outlined in the benefits guide.