Electrician

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston, Department of Public Works, Emergency Management division is seeking an Electrician. You will research and analyze causes of electrical failures, repair and install equipment, and perform preventive maintenance across drinking water operations.

This role requires a Texas Journeyman Electrical License, a valid driver license, and willingness to be on-call nights and weekends. Work involves field inspections and potential city vehicle use for site visits.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and completion of an apprentice electrician program.
• Requires valid Texas Journeyman Electrical License.
• Requires valid Driver License and compliance with City of Houston driving policy.

Responsibilities

• Researches and analyzes causes of electrical failures and repairs, replaces and installs equipment and related hardware.
• Provides preventive maintenance for safe and clean operating conditions.
• Troubleshoots, maintains, manages, and upgrades electrical, electrochemical, and electronic installations and systems.
• Responds to emergency calls for electrical failures and shutdowns.
• Inspects field locations to determine placement of electrical components for installation.
• Assists in inventory control of electrical parts and components.
• May drive a city vehicle and maintain vehicle mileage records.
• Willing to work on-call nights and weekends.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Emergency response

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Apprentice electrician program

Tools

PLC systems

Instrumentation

Job description

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier 1 Level.

Position Overview

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Service Line/Section: Houston Water/Drinking Water Operations

Reporting Location: Various Locations*

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm

• Subject to change

Description Of Duties And Essential Functions

Houston Public Works (HPW) is seeking an Electrician who researches and analyzes causes of electrical failures; repairs, replaces and installs new equipment/components and related hardware to maximize functionality. This position will also be responsible for the following:

• Provides preventive maintenance ensuring safe and clean operating conditions.
• Will troubleshoot, maintain, manage, and upgrade existing electrical, electrochemical, and electronic installations and systems.
• Responds to emergency calls on various types of electrical failures and shutdowns.
• Research technical product specifications.
• Inspect field locations to determine appropriate types and placement of electrical components for installation.
• Assists in inventory control management of electrical parts and components to provide supply levels.
• Will troubleshoot, maintain, manage, and upgrade existing instrumentation and/or instrumentation sub systems.
• Must be willing to work “on call” nights and weekends.
• May be required to drive a city vehicle and maintain vehicle maintenance and mileage records.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to 60 pounds) on a frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier 1 Level.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a high school degree or a GED certificate. Requires successful completion of an apprentice electrician program approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training or the equivalent as recognized by the Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board.

Minimum Experience Requirements

No journey level experience is required.

Minimum License Requirements

A valid Texas Journeyman Electrical License. A valid Driver License is required and Compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to the candidate with four (4) years of verifiable electrical apprentice program, PLC experience and a State of Texas Journeymen License.

• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

Selection/Skills Tests Required

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. The department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

YES - If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade: 18

All new recruits and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.