Electrician, temporary fixed duration (multiple openings)

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UW Facilities Maintenance & Construction has an outstanding opportunity for an Electrician. This is a full-time, fixed-duration position anticipated to be up to 12 months in duration, based at the Plant Services Building on the Seattle campus. The Electrician performs journey-level inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and testing of electrical systems up to 600 volts across more than 220 University facilities. The position supports the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of campus infrastructure by maintaining lighting, power distribution, and related electrical systems. The Electrician works collaboratively with supervisors, other trades, contractors, and campus partners to deliver high-quality maintenance services in support of the University community.

Requirements

Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an electrician; OR full journey status as an electrician in a union; OR four years’ applicable work experience. Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license may be required.
Knowledge of and practical experience with WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety and Health Administration) and OSHA regulations, the National Electrical Code (NEC), and applicable local electrical codes and ordinances.
Demonstrated ability to follow direction, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and work collaboratively as part of a team.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent productivity software.
Possession of a valid Washington State motor vehicle operator's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electrical installations in institutional, industrial, and/or commercial environments, including working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
Knowledge of and experience with predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration analysis, infrared thermography, data logging analysis, electric motor current analysis, variable frequency drive (VFD) troubleshooting, and power quality analysis.
Experience locating damaged direct-burial wiring, performing splice repairs, and operating lift trucks in congested street and sidewalk environments.
Maintaining a valid Washington State EL-01 Electrical License may qualify eligible employees for a 10% Trades License Premium, subject to the WFSE Primary Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Responsibilities

Perform journey-level inspection, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, replacement, retrofit, testing, and commissioning of lighting systems, electrical circuitry, raceways, panel boards, transformers, switchgear, distribution equipment, transfer switches, and grounding systems.
Diagnose, maintain, modify, and restore electrical systems using blueprints, schematics, specifications, maintenance standards, and applicable electrical codes.
Develop cost estimates and recommendations for electrical maintenance, repair, replacement, and minor alteration projects as assigned.
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 work sites and support maintenance and repair activities.
Keep leads and supervisors informed of work status, equipment conditions, maintenance priorities, material needs, and operational impacts.
Coordinate with UW Facilities shops, campus partners, contractors, and stakeholders to support maintenance activities, service requests, repairs, and campus operations.
Provide professional customer service and may instruct or guide semiskilled workers.
Follow all applicable safety regulations, SDS requirements, Hazard Review Checklists (HRCs), PPE requirements, and UW safety policies and procedures.
Comply with UW and UW Facilities policies, procedures, Maintenance & Construction (M&C) protocols, and Individual Accountability Protocols (IAP).
Participate in required meetings, training, professional development, process improvement, performance metrics, and employee engagement activities.
Support management directives, uphold M&C mission and values, and perform other duties as assigned.