Electrical Apprentice - Campus Maintenance

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

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.