Electrician Helper - (496705 )

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a trainee electrician assistant in Houston to support a journeyman electrician in installing and repairing electrical wiring, fixtures and equipment. The role contributes to safe and reliable operation of facilities in a dynamic environment.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED; no prior experience is required. The candidate will gather tools, measure, cut and bend wire, drill holes, and assist with lifting and securing components as part of a

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and simple mathematical functions.

Responsibilities

• Gathers tools and supplies to be used at the work site according to instructions.
• Measures, cuts and bends wire and conduit using ruler and hand tools.
• Drills holes for wiring and pulls or pushes wiring through openings.
• Assists in lifting, positioning and fastening objects, such as wiring, conduit and motors.
• Performs minor electrical repairs, such as replacing fuses, light sockets, bulbs and switches.
• Maintains tools and equipment and keeps supplies and parts in order.
• May be assigned to serve on special task force during periods of emergency, such as floods, storms, hurricanes, etc.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department

Facilities Operation andMaint

Salary

Commensurate withExperience/Education

Description

Assists journey electrician in the installation and repair ofelectrical wiring, fixtures and equipment. Pursuant to the State ofTexas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, workson, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires theability to maintain the security or integrity of the Universityinfrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinelyreviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuousconnections for the government or political apparatus of a foreignadversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintainthe security or integrity of the infrastructure.

1. Gathers tools and supplies to be used at work site, accordingto instructions.
2. Measures, cuts and bends wire and conduit, using ruler andhand tools.
3. Drills holes for wiring and pulls or pushes wiring throughopening.
4. Assists in lifting, positioning and fastening objects, suchas wiring, conduit and motors.
5. Performs minor electrical repairs, such as replacing fuses,light sockets, bulbs and switches.
6. Maintains tools and equipment and keeps supplies and parts inorder.
7. May be assigned to serve on special task force during periodsof emergency, such as floods, storms, hurricanes, etc.
8. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED Required

MQ: Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuationand simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. asmight normally be acquired through attainment of a high schooldiploma or GED. Education verification will be conducted uponacceptance of an employment offer.

No experience is required.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are securitysensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are EqualOpportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.