Campus Electrician – Maintenance & After-Hours Response

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston System seeks an Electrician to maintain and repair the university's building infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable power. The role requires responding to emergencies on weekends and after hours and supporting the hurricane ride-out crew.

The position emphasizes adherence to electrical codes, safe work practices, and effective communication with staff. Hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with security checks as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Five years of institutional or construction electrical experience up to 13,200 volts.
• Licensed as a Journeyman Electrician.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs all electrical systems as needed.
• Repairs and maintains all interior lighting and receptacle panels, contactors, breakers, and motor starters.
• Maintains all outside lighting and timer systems.
• Assists with planning, estimating, and ordering electrical materials for new projects and repair needs.
• Assists with estimates of the construction cost of electrical materials for projects.
• Ensures safe work practices and takes care of the work vehicle and all tools.
• Conducts load analysis and provides recommendations for proper balance of loads, increased requirements, and future consideration.
• Maintains material bench stock levels in material control and in truck stock.
• Provides guidance, direction, and training to electrical helpers for optimum productivity.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Education

Journeyman Electrician license

Master Electrician (preferred)

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

The University of Houston System seeks an Electrician to maintain and repair the university's building infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable power. The role requires responding to emergencies on weekends and after hours and supporting the hurricane ride-out crew.

The position emphasizes adherence to electrical codes, safe work practices, and effective communication with staff. Hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with security checks as required.