Electrician – Facilities Building Maintenance chez Colorado Springs Utilities

Electrician – Facilities Building Maintenance

***Please note that the starting pay rate for this position is $36.91/hour, followed by an increase to $38.75/hour after completing probation (six months).

Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring an experienced Electrician to join our Facilities Building Maintenance team.
In this essential role, you will support the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across our commercial buildings. Your responsibilities will include working with lighting, power distribution, and emergency power systems, as well as low-voltage technologies such as CCTV, access control, and fire alarms.
You’ll perform hands-on tasks involving wiring, hardware, and power connections to ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of our facilities. This position also offers the opportunity to work with three-phase systems and advanced security technologies, contributing directly to the operational excellence of our infrastructure.

A day in the life of an Electrician may include:

• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems and components across our facilities, including panels, breakers, lights, receptacles, TVSS, VFDs, disconnects, UPS, and generators
• Troubleshooting electrical systems and inspecting buildings and equipment to identify necessary repairs
• Installing electrical systems (e.g., lights, receptacles, circuitry, breakers)
• Assisting with the electrical needs of crews, including HVAC, general building maintenance, and plumbing
• Maintaining building equipment and providing technical guidance and expertise during facilities renovations and upgrades
• Estimating time and materials, designing builds, and researching the best and most cost-effective means to complete tasks

Who You Are:

• Electrical system maintenance and installation experience in a commercial or industrial context
• Completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship is required; possession of a journey electrician license (issued or reciprocated by the State of Colorado) is needed, or the ability to obtain within six months of hire
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required
• Low-voltage experience in security, fire, camera, intercom, telecom, and access controls is valued
• NFPA 72 knowledge and NICET II are valued
• Ability to communicate information effectively to staff, contractors, electrical inspectors, supervisors, administrators, architects, and engineers
   

***While the primary focus of this role is electrical work, occasional support for general facilities maintenance tasks may be required. Flexibility is essential, as you may be asked to perform other duties as assigned to support the overall operations of our facilities.

The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role are: 63X, 63Z, 91Z, 91X, 91B, 915A, 915E, 918A, 919A, 3E451, 3E452, 3E471, 3E491, 56632, 56652, 56672, 56692, HT, 2101, 2110, 2801, 2810, 2830, 3510, 5907, 5970

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exerts 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10-20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements exceed those for Medium Work.
• Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Our Commitment to Our Employees…
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities.  They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving.  We don't just say people are important – we prove it!  That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

• Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave –3 days per year
• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: Earn up to $500 for healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and $400 in gym reimbursements
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250  annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness