ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY Electrician ABOUT THIS POSITION Summary: The Electrician is responsible to the Life Safety Manager in supporting the mission and culture of the University and the department by maintaining lighting and other electrical components to cultivate safe, healthy learning environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Installs, alters, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, electrical fixtures, apparatuses, and control equipment. Plans new and/or modifies existing installations. Makes new installations, connects power source, tests circuits, add -lighting systems, lighting controls, both single and muti phase 120, 277 and 480 volts. Retrofit fluorescent lighting to direct wire led work consistently on step and extension ladders, one-man electric lifts, electric and gas scissor and snorkel lifts and prepares sketches which show location of wiring and equipment. Repairs faulty equipment systems. Maintains as-builts and accurate site plans depicting locations of conduits. Maintains and submits timely pro-card records. Accurately records work orders in SchoolDude (the Facilities Department's software system). Other duties as assigned. This position's regular work schedule will include evenings and weekends, overtime and afterhours work will be required.
Minimum Qualifications Required: Current State of Colorado Journeyman Electrician License
A demonstrated history of excellent customer service.
High School diploma or GED
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Higher Education as a service electrician
Experience a as service electrician in an institutional setting
Keyboarding 30 wpm, experience with Microsoft office suite
Experience or training with computer lighting controls
Experience or training with fire alarm
Experience or training with medium voltage distribution
Salary: $25.00 - 28.85 per hour. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!
Department: Colorado Mesa University
Employment Type: Administrative
HOW TO APPLY Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 4/30/2024.
How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:
Cover letter
Resume
Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)
Direct Inquiries Contact: Rick Fox,
ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus located in Grand Junction. As western Colorado's largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its community college, Western Colorado Community College and via online offerings. Founded in 1925, it's a dynamic university enrolling more than 11,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels.
At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they'll encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.
The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you won't have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and rafting. In addition to a mountain resort that's less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado's best kept secrets.
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.
Colorado Mesa University
Attn: Human Resources Office
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
