Electrician

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Public Works is seeking an Electrician to research and analyze causes of electrical failures; repair, replace and install equipment to maximize functionality. The role includes preventive maintenance to keep operations safe and clean.

The electrician will troubleshoot and upgrade electrical, electrochemical, and electronic systems, respond to emergencies, inspect sites for installation needs, support inventory control, and may work on-call at nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Completes an apprentice electrician program approved by the Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board.
• Valid Texas Journeyman Electrical License is required.
• Driver license required; city policy on driving applies.
• Preference given to veterans with the necessary qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive maintenance to ensure safe, clean operating conditions.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, manage, and upgrade electrical, electrochemical, and electronic installations and systems.
• Respond to emergency calls on various electrical failures and shutdowns.
• Inspect field locations to determine appropriate components for installation.
• Assist in inventory control to maintain supply levels of electrical parts.
• Troubleshoot and upgrade instrumentation and subsystems as needed.
• Be willing to work on-call nights and weekends.
• May drive a city vehicle and maintain vehicle mileage records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Emergency response

Field inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Apprentice electrician program

Job description

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 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).

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.**

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

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.