Starting salary for this position is: $4,968 (Monthly)
Employees starting at the entry step of this range receive salary step advancement after six months and every 12 months thereafter. If an employee starting at anything higher than the entry step of the range, will have salary step advancement after 12 months and salary step advancement every 12 months thereafter until they reach the top of the salary range. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase in salary.
Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) District Equity Statement
CCS believes that access to high-quality education in a safe and inclusive environment is the right of all individuals and imperative for the continued advancement of a strong democracy and workforce. We also believe higher education institutions have an obligation to work toward and demonstrate progress in ensuring equity amongst their students, faculty, and staff. Equity is grounded in the principle of fairness. In higher education, equity refers to ensuring that each student receives what they need to be successful through the intentional design of the college experience.
Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled.
The Community Colleges of Spokane is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Electrician in the SFCC Facilities Department.
JOB SUMMARY
Under general direction of the Trades Supervisor, as a member of the Facilities, Maintenance & Operations team, the primary purpose of the Electrician is to provide a comfortable, safe, and properly illuminated learning environment for students.
This position will perform journey level electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work for high voltage systems up to 750 volts for Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) sites located in Spokane and Eastern Washington.
Work may include projects such as: interior and exterior wiring and cable, connections for electric machines, switches and controls, fuse boxes, breaker panels, distribution and instrument panels, and distribution systems.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- As a member of a team, perform skilled journey level electrical work including installation, maintenance, modification or repair of interior and exterior wiring. *
- Respond to Work Orders, Preventive Maintenance, and Building Improvement Requests. *
- Initiate layout and job planning; evaluate, diagnose and make repairs or install new equipment and electrical systems up to 750 volts. *
- Install, adjust, maintain, modify, and repair equipment and instruments such as pumps, clocks, lamps, timers, fans, metering devices, power tools, motors, and generators. *
- Inspect electric systems and equipment to detect and correct faulty or worn-out parts. *
- Troubleshoot and isolate cause of power loss and repair as needed. *
- Correct circuit breaker and outlet issues; inspect wiring and equipment to locate and correct issue to prevent fire hazards. *
- Replace light bulbs and sockets; repairing wiring to fix flickering or dimming lights. *
- Coordinate with administrators, contractors and other trades to implement projects. Assist other trades in completion of maintenance and upgrade projects as needed. *
- Develop material and time estimates for projects; purchase supplies and equipment staying within project cost limits. *
- Read and evaluate building plans and specifications. Document electrical modifications and completion of projects; maintain files as required. *
- Clean, service, adjust and store tools and equipment. *
- Operate motorized equipment such as vehicles, light trucks, forklifts. *
- Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
- Complies with district policy, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statute and collective bargaining agreements. *
- Support and advance the CCS strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned. *
* Indicates this is an essential duty.
This position is designated a bargaining unit position.COMPETENCIES
- Manages Complexity: Experience making sense of complex, high-quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Decision Quality: Ability to make good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Plans & Aligns: Plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Ensures Accountability: Ability to hold self and others accountable to meet commitments.
- Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
- Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Instills Trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
- Self-Development: Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
- Nimble Learning: Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
- Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Washington State Electrician License - EL01 License or equivalent.
- Knowledge of electrical and building codes.
- Experience in general building construction and repair.
- Ability to understand electrical layout and needs in a large commercial setting.
- Knowledge of chemicals and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ability to read and interpret SDS instructions.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to prioritize work.
- Ability to work alternate shifts.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an electrician. Or full journey status as an electrician in a union.
- Four (4) or more years of applicable work experience. Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis.
TOTAL COMPENSATION WITH BENEFITS: $78,173 - $88,829.
Total compensation is an estimate based upon adding the following amounts together:
- Base compensation of $59,616 - $69,072, plus
- Current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates, plus
- Click here for a full list of benefits.
- Median retirement fund contributions.
The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.
Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the District to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Community Colleges of Spokane maintains a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Once an applicant is chosen for an interview, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work requires long periods of standing.
- Work is commonly performed outdoors in uncontrolled elements.
- Work is active in nature.
- Visual focus and strain.
- Work involves constant interruptions and requirement to answer on demand questions by phone, in person, or electronically.
- Move up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 75 lbs. occasionally.
- Operates and controls movement of power tools and/or large mechanized, powered and non-powered equipment.
- Frequent repetitive movements.
- Frequent climbing and working on ladders and scaffolding.
- Frequent kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and twisting.
- Enters, crouches, twists, works and climbs in and out of confined spaces.
- Extension of arms overhead for sustained periods.
- Frequent oral and auditory communication with others.
- Requires communication ability necessary to understand instructions and recognize hazardous, unsafe or poisonous materials and/or products.
- Occasional exposure to fumes, dust, and/or odors.
- Respiratory equipment used that may require adherence to applicable safety rules and standards.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Full-time schedule (12-month/40-hours a week).
- 6-month probationary period; may be extended up to 12 months.
- This position is overtime eligible.
- Washington State Electrician License - EL01 License or equivalent.
- Requires local or regional travel. If using personal vehicle proof of driver's license and car insurance required.
- Valid motor vehicle operator license required.
- Criminal background check required.
- May be required to work alternate shift.
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:
- CCS online application. *
- Cover letter addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position. *
- Resume. *
- References – the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references. *
- College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable for initial application, official copies must be submitted upon acceptance of job offer.
NOTE: All of the above are required to ensure your consideration for this position. The item(s) marked with an asterisk are required attachments to your application prior to submission.
If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at CCS.recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu
Community Colleges of Spokane does not discriminate in its programs, activities and employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, parental status or families with children, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, honorably discharged veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with disability, genetic information or any other legally protected category.
Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access and Title IX or ADA to:
Amy McCoy | Chief Compliance Officer
Title IX and ADA Coordinator
Community Colleges of Spokane
2917 W. Whistalks Way, MS 3027
Spokane, WA. 99224-5288
ccs.titleix@ccs.spokane.edu
509-279-6012
Direct all inquiries regarding equal opportunity compliance and/or grievances to:
Greg Stevens | Chief Strategy and Administration Officer
Community Colleges of Spokane
P.O. Box 6000, MS1004
Spokane, WA. 99217-6000
509-434-5040
Native Land Acknowledgement
We are honored to acknowledge that the Community Colleges of Spokane, and our main campuses for Spokane Falls and Spokane Community College, are located on the traditional and sacred homelands of the Spokane Tribe. We also provide services in a region that includes the traditional and sacred homelands of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Kalispel Tribe and Nez Perce Tribe.
We pay our respect to tribal elders both past and present as well as to all Indigenous people today. This land holds their cultural DNA, and we are honored and grateful to be here on their traditional lands. We give thanks to the legacy of the original people and their descendants and pledge to honor their stewardship and values.