Electrician [M - F; 6:55Am - 3:25Pm]

Tired of working in the rain, the heat and the cold…looking for stability with year-round employment? Our Electrician position will provide you with one main job site, all tools provided, multiple retirement plans, health, life and long-term disability insurance coverage, pre-tax savings opportunities, vacation AND sick leave, 12 paid holidays, assistance with child and elder care, a free regional transit pass and active commute support, tuition exemption, no sales
pressure, an employee health program, work/life balance, and more!

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

UW Facilities manages the University’s buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Sustainability and other teams responsible for planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Supporting these groups are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group and the Finance & Administration group. Please visit the UW Facilities web page for more information: UW Facilities.

Maintenance & Construction (M&C) is responsible for general maintenance, repair, and renovations of all University of Washington (UW) main campus facilities including building interiors, exteriors, and grounds, as well as logistics, moving, and disposal of surplus equipment and furniture.

We have an outstanding opportunity for an Electrician.

Under the direction of the supervisor and lead, perform journey-level electrical work in the maintenance, repair and construction of a wide variety of complex and sophisticated electrical systems up to 600 volts in over 220 University facilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Perform work which includes, but is not limited to, inspection, alteration, repair and installation of:

Retrofit and installation of all types of indoor and outdoor lighting systems for energy

management, efficiency and seismic reinforcement;

Circuitry (e.g., dedicated, branch, appliance, control and associated devices);

All types of raceway systems (e.g., rigid, EMT, IMC, PVC, surface, flexible, sealtite and explosion proof);

Panel boards, load centers, roll out and molded case circuit breakers;

Transformers, switchgear, distribution and service equipment, safety and transfer switches;

Ground fault systems.

Construct or modify electrical systems from blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.

Develop cost estimates for installation and repairs.

Keep leads and supervisors informed of project status/work progress, needed materials and equipment.

Operate machinery such as forklifts, scissor-lifts, and high rangers.

Load and unload materials and supplies.

Operate vehicles such as UW vans and trucks to transport tools, equipment and personnel to various job sites.

May instruct semi-skilled workers.

Communicate and coordinate with other UW Facilities shops and other business partners such as EH&S, Engineering Services, Design Services, Capital Planning & Development and UW Information Technology to facilitate work.

Know and comply with occupational health and safety regulations specific to the work and conduct on the job, including Safety Data Sheet (SDS) instructions, Hazard Review Checklists (HRCs) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Comply with all UW and UW Facilities policies and procedures, M&C protocols, i.e., Individual Accountability Protocols (IAP).

Support all management directives and the vision and values of M&C.

Participate in and follow through with M&C process improvement initiatives, including Balanced Scorecard (BSC), incorporating metrics and Lean principles into internal work processes, and promoting employee engagement in continuous improvements and innovation.

Actively participate in meetings and training as scheduled.

Provide excellent customer service through effective, courteous and professional interactions with clients, colleagues and the campus community.

Other duties as required.

Core Competencies

Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness.

Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively.

Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems.

Be responsible and accountable.

Use organizational skills and provide attention to details.

Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude.

Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous.

Exhibit a professional work ethic.

Continuously promote a safe work environment.

Requirements include:

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.