ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,128 - 46,700; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University invites applications for an Electrical Apprentice position. This on-campus role supports Journeyman and Maintenance Electricians in routine maintenance, installation and repair of electrical systems across university facilities.

Responsibilities include testing and repairing equipment, wiring and components, wiring low-voltage lines for controls, motors, and lighting, and estimating materials while tracking time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Apprentice Electrician’s License required.
• Three years electrical repair experience, including one year in plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance on electrical equipment as required.
• Performs electrical repair maintenance, informing supervisor of problems and issues as they develop.
• Inspects and tests electrical lighting, signal power circuits, and equipment of the university buildings.
• Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment, using suitable testing instruments.
• Replaces faulty switches, sockets, plugs, fuses, insulators, and other elements of electrical systems, fixtures, and appliances.
• Estimates materials needed and records time and materials expended on assigned tasks as required.

Skills

Detail oriented

Problem-solving and decision-making

Strong analytical

Troubleshoot

Both verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Official TSU Title

ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision assists to perform routine maintenance on campus grounds through support of Journeyman and / or Maintenance Electricians in the maintenance, operation, and repair of systems. Assist in the install maintain the wiring and components that keep electricity flowing throughout the university campus. Similarly, set up low-voltage wires that run computers, control systems, lighting, motors, pumps, and other electrical related systems.

Essential Duties Summary

• Performs maintenance on electrical equipment as required.
• Performs electrical repair maintenance, informing supervisor of problems and issues as they develop.
• Inspects and tests electrical lighting, signal power circuits, and equipment of the university buildings. Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment, using suitable testing instruments.
• Examines and tests elements of electrical systems to locate obvious faults, such as blown fuses, short circuits, broken wires, loos connections and worn motor bushes.
• Replaces faulty switches, sockets, plugs, fuses, insulators, and other elements of electrical systems, fixtures, and appliances.
• Estimates materials needed and records time and materials expended on assigned tasks as required. Performs other skilled electrical work as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Requirements

FTE: 2.0 Hiring Range: $21.87-$33.90

Education: High school diploma or GED required

Required Licensing/Certification: Requires Apprentice Electrician’s License

Preferred: In process to test for Journeyman’s License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Electrical policies, procedures, and practices.
• Experience beyond the entry level to conduct moderately complex work. Demonstrates general competence and growing knowledge and understanding of the overall function or discipline.
• Troubleshoot and make recommendation for electrical repair.

Skill in:

• Detail oriented.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Strong analytical.
• Troubleshoot.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Work independently.

Work Experience

Three (3) years previous electrical repair experience, including one (1) year experience in plant operations.

Working/Environmental Conditions

• Reach and grasp objects.
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Moderate to heavy physical activity.
• Prolonged standing and/or walking.
• Work a fluctuating work schedule.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

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Special Instructions to Applicants

Open to all applicants.