Electrician - Pueblo

The Division of Facilities Management exists to plan design construct operate maintain and manage the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing a safe sanitary and effective environment for clients youth residents consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities and campuses.

Facilities served: Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities in Pueblo Pueblo Regional Center (PRC) Division of Youth Services (DYS) (Zeb Pike Spring Creek and Pueblo) and the Veterans Community Living Centers in the southern district. Total Facilities are approximately 2 million sq. ft. at multiple sites in over 110 buildings.

• Troubleshoot evaluate modify maintain test adjust expand and repair all electrical equipment systems and appliances. Coordinate work with associated trades and department staff to accomplish the same. Work is to comply with N.E.C. requirements and all applicable code and regulatory standards.
• For new construction additions and remodels design layout and determine materials required to install new and adapt existing electrical branch distribution systems devices raceways wiring appliances and equipment per N.E.C requirements. Coordinate and work with associated trades and contractors to accomplish the same.
• Read interpret design draw and modify blueprints wiring schematics and wiring diagrams to service and maintain new and existing electrical branch distribution systems devices appliances and equipment per N.E.C requirements.
• Perform required and trade related preventative and predictive maintenance on existing stationary and mobile electrical branch distribution systems devices appliances and equipment per N.E.C. requirements.
• Maintain troubleshoot repair and perform preventative maintenance on all commercial and residential kitchen equipment including but not limited to:
  • Power slicers can openers bread slicers and other electrically operated kitchen equipment to include sharpening and installing new cutting knives.
  • Steam operated kitchen equipment including hot water boosters coffee urns and hot water dispensers cook/steam combination ovens and kettles.
  • Electrically operated kitchen equipment including ovens toasters dish machines hot water boosters mixers choppers and blenders.
  • Gas operated kitchen equipment including combination steam/cook ovens large rotating bake oven and large commercial ranges.
  • Specialty equipment in the commercial bake shop including dough mixers rounders dividers cookie machine pie machine and proofers.
  • Electronic controls including microprocessors circuit boards relays and PLCs for any of the above listed equipment.
• Order parts and supplies and provide specifications and guidance to nutritional services staff with ordering new equipment. Keep inventory of needed replacement parts for kitchen equipment. Assist in the installation and setup of new kitchen equipment.
• Additional duties other than those normally required by this position. These might include snow removal assisting other departments with general labor requirements etc.
• Employees must at all times observe safe work practices and be aware of and avoid any possible hazards to themselves other coworkers staff and patients and the facility infrastructure. Examples include lifting heavy items in a safe manner deciding what tools or equipment are best suited for the job using appropriate personal protective equipment etc.
• Other duties as assigned

This is a fulltime inperson essential position. Shift work may be required. Must be available for and respond to call backs after hours to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency in a timely manner.

Essential Positions. Positions that perform essential law enforcement highway maintenance and other support services directly necessary for the health safety and welfare of patients residents and inmates of state institutions or state facilities. Employees in essential positions can be only FLSA non exempt and can be required to work unexpected or unusual work hours to perform the essential and/or emergency services of the department without delay and/or without interruption.

Call Back applies when an eligible employee is required to report to work before the start or after the end of a scheduled shift.

• Possession of a Master Electrician license issued by the State of Colorado.
• Demonstrated experience in repairing maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems including electrical distribution and security systems and electrical preventative maintenance; fire alarms and other automation controls and systems.
• Demonstrated experience in reviewing and documenting audits and inspections of electrical projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper procedures in the handling care and response to exposure to hazardous materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NEC National Electrical Code
• Demonstrated knowledge of NFPA National Fire Protection Association 110 Emergency Power.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NFPA National Fire Protection Association 101.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand sketches shop drawings and complex blueprints.
• Excellent skills and abilities in oral and written communication; the ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand and ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Strong ability to prioritize work assignments appropriately and accomplish tasks within established timeframes.
• Excellent customer service skills; anticipates and understands customer needs and expectations; takes action appropriately; understands the impact of decisions on customers.

Conditions of Employment

• A full preemployment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges.

• Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check.

• Must possess and maintain current valid licensure as a journeyman electrician from the Colorado Electrical Board throughout employment in this position..

• Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. drivers license.

• Travel This position will be required to drive State Vehicles as part of daily work assignment from site to site equipped with tools and equipment to perform daily duties. May be required to travel to training and meetings.

• Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide a document for a medical exemption or a letter for religious exemption.

• Must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test.

• Must be available for call back to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay and/or without interruption..

• Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours.

• Use Handling or Exposure to hazardous materials Explain: Proximity to moving mechanical parts Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Exposure to electrical shock and or working in highly exposed places. Use of cleaners detergents and other chemicals.

• Post Offer screening to include dynamic strength testing eye exam and physical. All job offers are contingent on a successful physical exam which also includes a lift and range of motion test provided by a designated health care professional certifying the candidates ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicants must consent to hold harmless CDHS and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from this process and the use of this information in connection with CDHSs consideration of application for employment.

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

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 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 departments action.

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ADAA Accommodations:CDHS 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 preemployment 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 Nancy Schmelzer at or call.

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