Electrician

Tarrant County College District (TCCD); United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County College District (TCCD) is seeking an Electrician to join the DT Physical Plant team at South Campus. This full-time position offers a starting pay of $55,700 with a semi-monthly pay cadence and a Monday–Friday schedule.

The work location is on-site at South Campus. You will plan, install, repair, and maintain wiring, electrical fixtures, and control systems in compliance with local codes, with emphasis on safety and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three (3) years’ working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements
• Valid Texas Driver License with CDL and good driving record

Responsibilities

• Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste and ensure safety per codes
• Prepares sketches or follows diagrams for wiring locations
• Measures, cuts, and installs electrical conduit
• Pulls wiring through conduit and connects fixtures and equipment
• Installs control and distribution apparatus and grounding leads
• Tests circuit continuity for safety and compatibility
• Repairs faulty equipment or systems
• Maintains and completes work orders with labor hours and materials

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Electrician

Department: DT Physical Plant

Campus Location: South Campus

Employee Classification: POP - Plant Operations

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency:Semi-monthly

Compensation Details:Starting Pay - $55,700

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm, varies based on the department needs.

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Job Summary

This role is responsible for planning, arranging, installing, and repairing wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes
• Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit
• Pulls wiring through conduit
• Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps
• Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment
• Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels
• Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and installs grounding leads
• Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope
• Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
• Repairs faulty equipment or systems
• Cuts and welds steel structural members
• Completes all assigned work orders and enters comprehensive job details, including labor hours and materials used

Service Excellence

• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

Works under the supervision of the assigned department leader

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Three (3) years’ working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements
• Valid Texas Driver License [Commercial Driver License (CDL)] with an acceptable driving record and reliable transportation; ability to successfully complete TCC authorized driver requirements within the first 90 days of employment

Preferred Qualifications

Apprentice, Journeyman, or Master Electrician

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in delivering high-quality customer service and building effective interpersonal relationships, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Skilled in using computer applications and enterprise systems, including the Microsoft Office suite and the Microsoft 365 platform
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly ensuring accurate and timely completion, while exhibiting strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in collaborative environments, engaging with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders
• Ability to identify routine issues and elevate non-standard problems using established procedures in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to review basic information and follow policies, procedures, and guidelines when completing assigned tasks

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance in potentially small spaces. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in various outdoor weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to dust, heights, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment may be loud and require use of personal protective equipment.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Tarrant County College is committed to providing equal access to its employment process. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants who need an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, assessment, or selection process. To request an accommodation, contact The Office of Human Resources via email at [e-mail].