Electrician

Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.

Location: US:CO:BOULDER

Department: Maintenance

Position Title: Electrician

Position Start Date: September 1, 2026

Position Type: Unit C-Maintenance

FTE: 1.0 - 40 hours per week - Regular, ongoing

Work Schedule: 261 Days - 12 Months - August

Hiring Pay Range:*$33.09 - $41.31

*The pay range above is for employees newly hired to BVSD or current BVSD employees that are new to the employee group (existing employees currently in this unit please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule.)

Position Pay Range: $33.09 - $45.61

Closing Date: August 19, 2026

Summary:

Installation, alteration, maintenance & repair of electrical systems, HVAC controls, appliances & devices.

Responsibilities: 

• Lays out, installs, tests, replaces and repairs wires, fixtures and other devices and equipment in making extensions, additions, or alterations to electrical services for power, heating & ventilating, refrigeration & lighting systems.
• Tests, replaces & repairs components of defective or worn-out electrical systems and equipment such as transformers, pumps, generators, boiler controls, air conditioning units & other devices and equipment.
• Lays out and installs electrical distribution systems in small electrical projects.
• Calculates electrical load factors on single-phase & multi-phase systems for lighting and power.
• Traces and locates defects in various types of electrical equipment; reads and interprets blueprints and schematics of equipment & installations.
• Provides estimates of materials, time & labor; may order and maintain stock of electrical supplies.
• Works on high voltage equipment as necessary.
• May instruct/train less-skilled workers.
• May perform tasks in other trades to a limited degree.
• Carries out oral and written directions. Accurately documents work performed on work orders defining problem and solution. Enters time and Work Order numbers accurately on time cards.
• Communicates and coordinates problem resolution with schools, district staff and outside contractors.
• Conducts PM’s on facility and site, systems and equipment for maintenance and safety issues; makes repairs as required or provides recommendations to the District for correction.
• Respond as essential personnel in case of an emergency, weather or environmental event, and/or school/facility/district closure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent. 
• Minimum of five years' experience in the Electrical Trade; with at least three in Commercial Electrical Maintenance / Service 
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application
• Communicate, read, write, and speak in English
• State of Colorado Journeyman Electrician’s License
• Requires a valid Colorado driver’s license: Yes(Must meet CSDSIP Insurability Requirements to operate a District Vehicle) 
• Position requires frequent reaching, bending, stooping, ability to climb ladders, be on feet up to 8 hrs/day, lifting of up to 50 pounds; occasional dual-lifts of up to 100 pounds; movement of heavy loads
• Must be able to work from high ladders, scaffolds & platforms

Preferred:

• PK - 12 experience preferred.
• Good working knowledge of the National Electrical Code 
• Knowledge of the proper use of voltmeters, ammeters, hydraulic pipe benders, volt & amp recording equipment Knowledge of motors & transformers 
• Understands lay out, installation and troubleshooting commercial & industrial electrical distribution systems 
• Ability to read & follow blueprints & schematics 

Salary Information: 

Salary Placement varies according to experience and education.

*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSD or current BVSD employees that are new to the employee group (existing employees currently in this unit please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule).

BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.