Electrical Journeyman

San Jacinto College; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

San Jacinto College seeks a qualified Electrical Journeyman to perform maintenance and installation work at the Central Campus. The role includes routine lighting and equipment repairs, PM on elevators, and supporting generator systems.

Five years of electrical apprenticeship and ten years of electrical industry experience with a Texas Journeyman license are required. The position emphasizes safety, outdoor work in all weather, and on-site collaboration with faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years electrical apprenticeship or equivalent on‑the‑job training.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs and replaces lighting and electrical equipment.
• Performs PM on elevators and variable frequency drives.
• Maintains standby generator systems and emergency lighting.
• Closes out work orders and maintains inventory.
• Assists outside contractors and other crafts as needed.

Skills

NEC knowledge

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Lifting 40 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Five years electrical apprenticeship

Tools

Lifts

Heavy equipment

Job description

Electrical Journeyman - Central Campus

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Perform essential and additional job duties as assigned by supervisor, and / or TMA work order system. Job duties are not limited to craft specific and may include assisting other crafts, or as the college needs.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains, repairs and replaces inside and outside lighting
• Maintains, repairs and replaces all electrical equipment
• Performs preventative maintenance (PM) on elevators
• Performs PM on Code Blue emergency phonesPerforms PM on variable frequency drives
• Maintains standby generator systems
• Closes out work orders and maintains inventory
• Maintains, repairs and replaces emergency and egress lighting

Additional Job Functions

• Assists outside contractors
• Retrofits or installs electrical systems
• Assists other crafts, faculty, staff and students
• Shuts down 12470 gear and inspects, repairs, and cleans
• Surveys repairs to problems with electrical systems
• Completes surveys, studies and evaluations of electrical components and systems
• Attends trainings as assigned by supervisor and/or the College to keep abreast of changing technology and to meet licensing requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate the College values
• Must be neat in appearance, and be willing to work outside, in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to work in an office, and classroom environment, and maintain a courteous and professional attitude at all times.
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds
• Must be willing to train and be certified on lifts and other heavy equipment
• Ability to perform all installations per the National Electric Code (NEC)
• Must be self-sufficient, and self-motivated
• Must be able to keep safety of faculty, staff, and students at the front of all projects

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Five years electrical apprenticeship, either formal or on the job training

Required Experience

• Ten years of experience in the electrical industry with five years as a Licensed Journeyman Electrician, preferably Commercial.

Preferred Experience

• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Required Licenses/Certifications

• State of Texas Journeyman Electrician License

Note: The duties of this position require a physical presence at the assigned on-site work location during unrestricted operations with very limited or no opportunity for remote work arrangements.

Salary Grade: 110

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: req6400

Posting Close Date: 10/31/2026