Colorado Licensed Journeyman Electrician (Per Diem)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Licensed Journeyman Electrician – School Lighting Retrofit (Evening/Night Shift)

Shift: 3:00PM - 1:30AM (Active school site)

Pay Rate: $50-60 per hour

Per Diem: $150/day worked (If permanent residence is 75 miles away from the job site)

Job Description

This role focuses on performing lighting retrofit work in school facilities, including electrical installations, upgrades, and lighting system modifications during evening and overnight shifts. You will work in educational buildings to modernize lighting infrastructure, ensuring safe, efficient, and code-compliant electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform lighting retrofit work in school facilities, including removal, modification, and replacement of existing lighting systems.
• Execute electrical installations and upgrades in educational building environments, ensuring all work meets applicable codes and standards.
• Install, wire, and connect new lighting fixtures, controls, and related electrical components as part of retrofit projects.
• Interpret and follow electrical blueprints, drawings, and schematics to plan and complete installations accurately.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues encountered during retrofit and installation work.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area within school facilities, adhering to all safety protocols.
• Coordinate work activities to align with evening and overnight schedules, minimizing disruption to school operations.
• Document completed work, changes, and any issues identified during installations or upgrades.
• Collaborate with team members and site personnel to ensure efficient project execution and timely completion of tasks.

Essential Skills

• Active Colorado licensed journeyman electrician certification (reciprocal licenses are not accepted).
• Proficient knowledge of electrical installation, wiring, and construction practices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints and technical drawings.
• Demonstrated experience performing electrical upgrades and installations in commercial or institutional facilities.
• Capability to work safely and effectively during evening and overnight shifts.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes, safety standards, and best practices.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when installing and modifying lighting systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with lighting retrofit projects in school facilities is a plus.
• Prior work in educational or similar institutional environments is beneficial.
• Ability to work a fixed Monday through Thursday schedule on evening and night shifts.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to coordinate work in active school districts.
• Reliable transportation to reach project sites in Mesa County School District.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a consistent four-day workweek with evening and overnight hours, providing a focused schedule and predictable workload. You receive a daily per diem for each day worked, adding additional value to your compensation. The role allows you to contribute to improving learning environments by modernizing lighting systems in schools, while working within a structured project setting. You join a team that values safety, professionalism, and quality workmanship in a stable, ongoing retrofit program.

Work Environment

The work takes place in school facilities within the Mesa County School District, primarily focused on lighting retrofit projects. The schedule runs Monday through Thursday, with work hours from 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., totaling approximately 40 hours per week. A per diem is provided for each day worked, up to four days per week. Work is performed indoors in educational buildings, often in classrooms, corridors, and common areas, with access to standard electrical tools, equipment, and materials. You will work in a professional setting that requires adherence to safety protocols and respect for the school environment, including working carefully around existing infrastructure and preparing spaces for daytime use.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fruita, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fruita,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

\nCompany Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.