Electrical Trades II

Full Job Description

Who We Are

With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, FRCC is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.

Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers.

Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition.

And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek.

One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone.

The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment—one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported.

FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes.

We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.

The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.

FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values—along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.

In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, Front Range Community College (FRCC) offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide you and your eligible dependents, including domestic partner, with a broad range of employer paid and employee paid benefit options including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits, Health Benefits.
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits, Colorado PERA .
• Access to a tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees, their eligible dependents and domestic partners at any of the 13 system community colleges.
• Access to an Employee Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP).
• A comprehensive leave program, including: annual and sick leave, paid holiday and winter break (we are closed the week between December 25 and January 1.)
• Access to an abundance of professional development opportunities at FRCC.

This position is a college-wide position. This position works four 10-hour days per week, with Friday as a required workday.

Typical days off are Saturday, Sunday, and Monday; however, the Monday day off may be adjusted based on departmental needs.

This position will be housed out of Westminster Campus and required to travel to the Larimer Campus (Fort Collins) 1 day per week and to Boulder County Campus (Longmont) on a as needed basis.

Work Hours are 6:00 am – 4:30 pm.

A company vehicle will be provided.

Requirements

GENERAL SUMMARY:The Facilities department provides a safe, clean, and functional facility to enable the faculty, staff, and students of FRCC to achieve their educational goals.

Provides electrical service, installation and repair for all electrical equipment that is required for the proper operation of the college’s physical plants.

Maintains HVAC equipment, maintains motor control circuits, fire alarm systems, and computer automation systems.

Plans out requisitions on materials for remodeling and/or service repairs and conducts preventive/controlled maintenance and repairs on all electrical equipment.

DUTIES:

Analyze, Perform, Troubleshoot Equipment/CircuitsAnalyze electrical equipment and circuits, including but not limited to; motors, variable frequency drives (VFD’s) motor magnetic starters, lighting circuits, power distribution panels, fire alarm system, security system, door openers and emergency lighting system.

Performs annual preventative maintenance on electrical equipment, i.e. thermal photographs of panels and or equipment, tightening lugs and contact points, solves maintenance deficiencies.

Provides monthly meter readings and adjusts/maintains lighting timers as needed. Maintains current knowledge of electrical code updates. Essential to follow PPE for Arc Flash protection.

Troubleshoot and repair burned out or defective electrical, fire alarm panel and HVAC equipment including electrical motors, VFD’s, magnetic starters, switches and disconnects, sensors, fire alarm system components, relays and lighting contractors, electric door openers, convenience outlets, photo electric cells and exhaust systems.

Adheres to NFPA and electrical codes. Essential to follow PPE for Arc Flash protection.

Replace Lamps/Ballasts & Troubleshoot Walkways/Parking Lots Replace burned out lamps such as; fluorescent and incandescent, high pressure sodium vapor lamps, mercury vapor lamps and metal halide lamps.

Replace burned out light ballasts. Troubleshoot and repair buried walkway and parking lot wire. Seeks XCEL Energy rebate opportunities for energy efficient upgrades.

Control Equipment for Computerized Automation Systems

Operate, program, troubleshoot, and install control equipment for computerized automation systems to monitor and operate all HVAC and fire alarm system equipment.

Install low voltage conduit path and wiring for other computer equipment.

Pull wire and install conduit for new circuits, assist other departments with low voltage wiring issues including removal of non-rated wiring, running new circuits, and other operational efficiency improvements.

Remodeling/Emergency Situations

Design, fabricate and install electrical circuits, lighting fixtures and electrical equipment for remodeling. Develop and work from blueprints.

Install computer line conditioners and isolation circuits where required to protect computers. Follows NFPA and current electrical code requirements and other building codes as required.

Reviews documents for construction and remodel projects and offers recommendations and or constructive feedback.

Connect and/or disconnect power to electric machines, install electric power to additional machines as required. Analyze and correct electrical problems on industrial shop equipment.

Responds to after-hours emergencies, assist fire department and emergency crews as needed during emergency situations, and/or perform other tasks at this PD Classification level or below assigned by the supervisor.

Preventive Maintenance

Perform preventative maintenance including inspecting, cleaning and adjusting motor starters, variable frequency drives (VFD’s), motor control circuits, lighting contractors, electric door openers and computer automation systems.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Must have a current, valid licensure as a journeyman electrician from the Colorado Electrical Board. Clearly outline in your application how you meet the requirements.

Do not use "SEE RESUME" statements or leave application employment history blank on the application; your application must be completed in detail documenting your experience. Incomplete applications will not move forward.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

Customer Service: Responds and interacts with customers for complaints in person or via a work order system and analyzes the cause of the problem and corrects it.

Communication: Communication with campus stakeholders and department co-workers regarding daily tasks.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Maintenance: Inspecting, cleaning & adjusting motor starters, variable frequency drives, motor control circuits, lighting contractors, electric door openers and computer automation systems.

Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits.

Time Management: Organizing, Planning, Prioritizing Work. Performing general physical activities, Gathering information, monitoring processes, materials or surroundings.

Technology: Construction software, CAD software, Industrial control Software and Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Outlook.

Building and Construction: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures.

Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must possess and maintain a current, valid State of Colorado Driver’s License to operate company vehicles.

Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check in include a motor vehicle record (MVR) as a condition of hire.

Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to the job duties may disqualify you from consideration for this position.

Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide Front Range Community College, Office of Human Resources with an official disposition of the charges.

NOTE: An essential function of this position requires exertion of up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs.

of force constantly to move objects (i.e. lifting equipment, pushing grounds equipment, removing snow, etc.).

It also requires constant or frequent climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching.

Successful candidate must be able to follow verbal communications and be able to read and comprehend written directions on labels, machinery and in manuals, etc.

Also must be able to interpret written directives, policies, guidelines and memos.

APPEAL RIGHTS: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative.

This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Additional Information

Supplemental Information

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER STATE CLASSIFIED 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 your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.

This posting may be used to fill one or more similar positions in the future.

Important Note To Applicants: Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on your completed application.

Comparative Analysis: All state classified employees must be hired and promoted through a comparative analysis process.

Part or all of the analysis for this position will include a review of your application material.

Applications may be used to assess and rank applicants who meet the minimum requirements, cut to a top group, or establish an eligible list for referral to the position, along with an eSkill assessment subject to change based on size of qualified applicant pool.

Be sure your application material specifically addresses your qualifications, experience and accomplishments as they relate to the duties, minimum qualifications, substitutions, and preferred qualifications listed, including answering all supplemental questions thoroughly and with great detail.

Attach additional pages if necessary to fully explain your experience and accomplishments.

Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your score or inclusion in the final pool of qualified candidates.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.

Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Front Range Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Bob Gregory, Robert.gregory@frontrange.edu or by calling 303-404-5473.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA)The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth.

If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations for an exam, you must do so at least three days prior to the administration of the exam.

Please refer to the contact information on the exam scheduling notice or on the specific job announcement.

Notice to Prospective Employees:Front Range Community College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report.

The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989.

This report contains information about:

• Front Range Community College's alcohol and other drug policy
• VAWA policy
• Campus security policies
• Campus/community resources
• Where to find registered sex offender information
• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years
• Reporting crimes

The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:

1. By going to the internet website at: Clery Act Information(Download PDF reader)
2. Printed copies of the FRCC Campus Annual Security Report are available on request through the Dean of Students Affairs Office and any college Campus Security and Preparedness Office