Facilities Electrician

Facilities Electrician

Salary

$31.52 - $43.97 Hourly

Location

6450 York St., Denver, CO

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

2211-112026

Department

Maintenance

Division

Electrical Maintenance

Opening Date

11/04/2026

Closing Date

11/22/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

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Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO - a nationally recognized leader among clean water utilities, provides wastewater conveyance and treatment services for more than 2 million people in the Denver Metro area.

At Metro, we help you be your best so we can do our best. You will join a team that offers stability, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a difference. We take pride in being part of an industry-leading team who serves the community by protecting the region's health and environment.

Description

Responsible for assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures at Metro facilities. Troubleshoot electrical issues involving medium to high voltage switches and panels. Assists in the troubleshooting of technical and/or potentially hazardous processes and equipment. Works under the direction of a supervisor.

Examples of Duties

• Uses hand tools and testing instruments to diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components and isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of repairs made, materials used, and time spent using CMMS work order system.
• Repairs, maintains and troubleshoots electrical systems, including electrical distribution, security systems, electrical preventative maintenance, fire alarms, and automated controls systems.
• Repair, and maintain electrical components and systems, HVAC support, inspect buildings and equipment, and perform work in accordance with layout National Electrical Code (NEC). Installs distribution equipment, lighting fixtures, Lighting systems and circuitry according to NEC and METRO established safety procedures. Inspects completed work for conformance with requirements of NEC, local building, and established safety codes.
• Estimates time and material costs on electrical projects. Requisitions of new electrical supplies and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, principles, methods, materials and tools used in the electrical, solid-state electronic and pneumatic instrument trades.
• National Electrical Code and the hazards and safety precautions peculiar to the electrical trade.
• Medium to high voltage switch gear.
• Computer applications including Microsoft Office and CMMS Programs.
• Control systems: Devices or a set of devices that command and manage the performance and behavior of other equipment and systems.
• National Fire Protection Association electrical standards (70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace & 101. Emergency Lighting).

Skilled at:

• Troubleshooting and repairing facility electrical issues.
• Using hand tools, electrical meter, and testing equipment.
• Install and maintain building automation: HVAC, Lighting, Paging systems, Access control, (fire alarm).
• Researching electrical issues to troubleshoot alarms and logic.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment by following established safety procedures and protocols.
• Reading and understanding mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architectural drawings and plans.

Ability to:

• Read and interpret blue-prints or electrical schematics and knowledge of the National Electric Code.
• Organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Work independently and as part of a work group or team.
• Act as a subject matter expert regarding electrical issues.

Education

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Completion of electrical trade school, State registered apprenticeship program or are currently a Journeyman, or Master Electrician License. Valid driver's license.

Working Conditions

Typical Work Environment

Wet/Humidity conditions; Residential and commercial wastewater/Biosolids; Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, and wet surfaces; Inside environment; Outside environment all year in all weather conditions and temperatures; Work in confined spaces; Chemicals; Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, head lamps, incandescent, and low light; Vibration; Moving equipment and vehicles; Work at heights.

Body Position Demands

Standing; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing ladders; Reaching forward and overhead; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Crawling; Typing; Fine hand coordination.

Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent)

Max Weight Lifted: 80 lbs.

Max Weight Carried: 80 lbs.

Max Force Pushed: 50 lbs.

Max Force Pulled: 128 lbs.

Sensory Requirements

Wide field of view; Perception - Spatial; Olfactory (Smelling); Vision - Near; Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - Spatial and form; Feeling without seeing; Speaking; Vision - near and far; Hearing.

Metro Water Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants for employment with Metro Water Recovery must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

Metro Water Recovery offers a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Retirement
• Leave Time (Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, & Holiday)
• Additional Voluntary Benefits

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After reviewing the Job Posting and the working conditions for this position, are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

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Have you completed electrical trade school, a State registered apprenticeship program, or are you currently a Journeyman?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Master Electrician License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Metro Water Recovery

Address 6450 York Street

Denver, Colorado, 80229

Phone 303-286-3000

Website http://www.metrowaterrecovery.com