Electrician

Electrician

Employer: University of Washington. **Job Description** **UW Facilities Maintenance & Construction has an outstanding opportunity for an Electrician.** **About this opportunity** Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor II and receiving day-to-day direction from the Electrician Lead, the Electrician performs journey-level electrical construction, installation, alteration, troubleshooting, and commissioning work on electrical systems up to 600 volts across more than 220 University facilities. The position supports the safe and reliable operation of campus infrastructure and works collaboratively with supervisors, other trades, contractors, and campus partners to deliver high-quality electrical services in support of the University community. **Work Schedule** + Full time, Monday through Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. + This position is based at the Plant Services Building on the Seattle campus and is not eligible for telework. **Key Responsibilities** Electrical Construction and Installation – 70% + Perform electrical construction, alteration, installation, retrofit, troubleshooting, commissioning, and repair work on lighting systems, electrical circuitry, raceways, panel boards, transformers, switchgear, distribution equipment, transfer switches, and grounding systems. + Install, modify, troubleshoot, and support startup of electrical systems using blueprints, schematics, specifications, and applicable electrical codes. + Develop cost estimates and recommendations for electrical construction, alteration, and installation projects as assigned. Equipment and Material Operations – 10% + Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, high rangers, and other equipment; load, unload, transport, and organize materials, tools, equipment, and supplies. + Operate UW vehicles, vans, and trucks to travel to and between job sites and support assigned work activities. Communication and Coordination – 10% + Keep leads and supervisors informed of project status, work progress, material and eq