Electrician (Journeyman)

St Edwards University; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Benefits

Paid Holidays

Job summary

St. Edward's University in Austin, TX seeks a Journeyman Electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems across campus facilities. The role involves reading blueprints, troubleshooting faults, and ensuring NEC and safety compliance.

The candidate must have a Texas Journeyman license and a high school diploma; on-call availability is required. Experience in government or higher education is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Texas Journeyman license required.
• Experience in government/higher education environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to work orders from University departments.
• Identify and replace lamps, ballasts, switches, fixtures and panels.
• Run conduit, pull wire, install and repair electrical systems.
• Read drawings and verify compliance with codes.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems.
• Be on-call on a rotating basis.

Skills

Read blueprints

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Communication with staff

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Texas Journeyman license

Tools

CMMS

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Electrician (Journeyman)

Plant Engineering

St. Edward's University of Austin, Texas invites applications for the position of Electrician (Journeyman). The Electrician performs installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, including wiring, fixtures, motors, and control systems, to ensure the safety and functionality of campus buildings and equipment. Key duties involve troubleshooting faults, reading blueprints, working with low to high-voltage systems, conducting electrical tests, and ensuring compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and safety regulations. The role often requires on-call availability and a valid Journeyman Electrician license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous employment experience as an electrician or similar in a government and/or higher education environment.
• Proficiency in managing work orders using a portable electronic tablet/device.
• A Texas Journeyman electrical license issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
• Fully knowledgeable with all building power supply and distribution systems.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written directions in English and to interact with students, faculty, and staff professionally and positively, as well as ability to read and understand NFPA and ICC codes and OSHA guidelines.
• Must possess a driver's license and successfully pass a criminal background check.

Essential Responsibilities

• Respond to work orders submitted by departments within the University, work could be performed off ladders, roof tops, or scaffolding.
• Identify, remove, and replace inoperative lamps, ballasts, switches, fixtures, receptacles, breakers, panels, and switchgears.
• Responsible for running conduit, pulling wire, installing and repairing electrical systems throughout the University, and performing preventative maintenance on all electrical systems.
• Restore electricity to buildings or equipment by identifying the reason for the outage, rerouting power, and making necessary repairs.
• Troubleshoot electrical system problems following detailed operational and maintenance procedures of existing and new electrical systems, including lighting controls.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and perform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Submit proper parts requests to procure necessary parts.
• Read and interpret complex construction drawings, sketches, schematics, and wiring diagrams to verify thoroughness and compliance with University standards, along with local, state, and federal code requirements.
• Perform routine building maintenance in support of non-electrical trades, on various building systems on an as-needed basis.
• Complete paperwork accurately and on a timely basis, ensuring accurate and up-to-date documentation is maintained in University CMMS.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the normal scope of the department's responsibilities.
• Be willing to work on call on a rotating basis with other facilities personnel.

Working Conditions

• Working indoors and outdoors.
• Excessive noise, continuous.
• Working around moving machinery/heavy equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to operate equipment and machinery; use power tools; lift heavy loads up to 50 lbs.; work at heights using ladders and scaffolding; and drive a motor vehicle.
• Transport and stock assigned supplies and materials.
• Wear personal protective equipment.
• Work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions.

Benefits

• Medical & Rx Coverage (HSA Available)
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Annual Leave & Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan – (TIAA) Employee 5%/Employer Match 7%
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Services & Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Edward's University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check is required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.