Electrical Trades II

Job Description

Position Description

Facilities Management is entrusted with the development, care, maintenance, and operation of Colorado State University’s physical properties. Our purpose is to create and sustain environments that support CSU’s land-grant mission, fostering the success of students, faculty, and staff through world-class academic, research, and outreach programs.  To learn more about this department, please visit our website

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This role maintains, installs, and repairs campus secondary electrical systems, outside lighting, and high-voltage underground distribution networks. The position requires on-the-spot decision-making for campus safety, emergency power outages, and strict code compliance while minimizing budget impacts. Additionally, the technician coordinates with other campus departments to manage electrical designs, calculations, and scheduled system upgrades.

This position will be posted until 10/20/2026 at 11:59 pm.

Job Duties

• Secondary electrical circuits, systems, and equipment - Maintains and repairs secondary electrical circuits, systems and equipment in campus facilities under the responsibilities of CSU Facilities.
• Campus outside lighting systems - Performs work on the campus outside lighting systems and their components which includes new installations, alterations. maintenance and additional work to keep electrical systems operating properly.
• Install and remodel - Installs and remodels existing campus electrical equipment and systems upon request from external departments. Provides detailed estimates prior to work being approved.
• 13.2 KV Systems and Equipment - Ability to be trained and certified on 13.2kv underground distribution systems and related equipment which includes new installations, alterations, maintenance and work necessary to keep systems operating properly.
• Drawings, inventory and support - Reviews drawings, update inventory on parts and equipment, provides support in design and construction projects and outages.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal and Motor vehicle Background Check (required for new hires)

Pre-employment Physical

Driver's license required

Essential Services Designation

Shift Work

On-call Status

In-person

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials:

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience

Current, valid licensure as a journeyman electrician from the Colorado Electrical Board

Preferred Qualifications

The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position:

• Electrical troubleshooting skills 13.2KV and less.
• Experience with advanced lighting controls and motor controls.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft teams, mail, excel)
• Written and verbal technical communication skills
• Ability to work independently on complex electrical jobs
• Knowledge of the NFPA70 and NFPA70E.

Directly related state Service

Salary Range

$62,436 - $74,916

Employee Benefits

• Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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Application Information

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, License, Resume/CV

Application Instructions and Information

For

• State Classified searches, you may be able to skip the
• Experience, Education, Certification, Language, and Skills sections. Be sure to review the qualifications in the job posting to determine whether these sections should be completed. If additional documentation is required or should be uploaded to meet the requirements of the position, please attach all required documents in the
• Required Application Documents section as specified in the job posting.
• Clearly outline dates of employment (Month & Year)
• for each position listed in the
• Work Experience section of your application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information.

The

• Work Experience section is the only part of your application used to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met.
• The application is the legal document on file
• ;
• resumes will not be reviewed to determine minimum qualifications.

Incomplete Applications

Applications will not be considered if:

The

• Work Experience section is blank or lists “see resume.”
• Job duties are missing for any listed position.
• Month/Year employment dates are not included.

Notes

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be made from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid, articulated business reason.

The selection process for

• State Classified positions may include exam(s) and/or interview(s) that require candidates to appear in person , at the candidate’s own expense.
• Pertinent updates to your application status can be obtained by logging into your candidate account
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• Salary is commensurate with relevant experience and/or education and will be determined in accordance with

State Classified compensation policies

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• Current CSU employees should apply through the
• Jobs Hub in their Workday account.

For Current or Former Employees of the State of Colorado:

Per the requirements of the

Step Pay Program implemented on

July 1, 2024 , any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range, based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30.

All current and former State employees must ensure that their entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is included in the application so that time-in-series can be accurately calculated.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Employment and Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for t