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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 & Operatio

Position Summary

This position performs skilled work in the electrical trade area. This is a journeyman level position which works with little or no supervision. May also perform tasks in other trades to a limited degree depending on the needs of the University.

Essential Functions

In addition to following the University of Denver's policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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 a bucket truck.
• Available for emergencies and overtime when needed.
• Drives to sites with tools and equipment.
• Instructs and leads lesser skilled tradesmen.

• Available to participate in scheduled on-call electrical system support. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications and must be able to effectively communicate with supervisor, co-workers and other staff and faculty within the community.

• Basic math skills required when measuring and performing take offs for miscellaneous jobs.
• Detailed procedures. Daily priorities are established by the worker. Employee responds to situations requiring immediate attention.
• Expert skills. Competency in electrical fields/functions. Knowledge of standardized work routines and the ability to follow or give oral/written instructions involving several steps.
• Capable of making cost estimates of time and material.
• Knowledge of all types of electrical equipment and standard methods, practices, tools, and materials of the electrical trade.
• Understanding of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions of the trade, electrical codes, and principles of practical electricity.

• Must be knowledgeable of related OSHA and EPA regulations and be able to effectively communicate regulations to others. Required Qualifications

• 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 driver's license or equivalent.
• Expert skill, competency, and knowledge in electrical fields/functions.
• 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.

• Must be knowledgeable of related OSHA and EPA regulations and be able to effectively communicate regulations to others. Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar working with CMMS software, including WebTMA or similar work order system.

• Knowledge of lighting control systems. Working Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly expos d to the risk of electrical shock.

• The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places, in confined spaces, in trenches and ditches, and in outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, dusty conditions, extreme heat, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

• Unexpected interruptions often occur, and stress level is moderate to high. Physical Activities

• • Moderate to strenuous effort required.

• This position requires extended intervals of standing, walking, climbing, bending, crouching, working at heights from ladders, scaffolds, platforms and repetitive motions of the hand/wrist and elbow/shoulde
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb and balance and talk and hear.
• Workers must also have the ability to work in confined, noisy, hot, and cold spaces and work with hand tools and shop equipment.