Electrician- Journeyman

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking an Electrician for the General Services Department to maintain and upgrade electrical systems, conduct preventive maintenance, and respond to outages at various facilities.

The role requires a Texas Journeyman Electrician License, a high school diploma or GED, completion of an approved apprentice program, and a valid Texas driver's license (CDL may be required). Overtime and on-call nights/weekends are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Apprentice electrician program approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training or equivalent as recognized by the Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board.

Responsibilities

• Provides preventive maintenance ensuring safe and clean operating conditions.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, manage and upgrade existing electromechanical and electronic installations and systems.
• Responds to emergency calls for various types of electrical failures and shutdowns.
• Organizes, schedules and monitors work assignments.
• Researches technical product specifications.
• Compares and evaluates vendors' product pricing to determine most competitive bid.
• Inspects 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 appropriate supply levels.
• Assists other trades as needed.
• Must be willing to work overtime and be on call nights and weekends.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Apprentice electrician program approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: Property Management

Reporting Location: Various*

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm*On Call nights and weekends*

• Subject to change*

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

The General Services Department (GSD) is seeking an Electrician who researches and analyzes causes of electrical failures; repairs, replaces and installs new equipment/components and related hardware to maximize function ability. The position will also be responsible for the following:

• Provides preventive maintenance ensuring safe and clean operating conditions.
• Will drive to troubleshoot, maintain, manage and upgrade existing electromechanical and electronic installations and systems.
• Responds to emergency calls for various types of electrical failures and shutdowns.
• Organizes, schedules and monitors work assignments.
• Research technical product specifications.
• Compares and evaluates vendors' product pricing to determine most competitive bid.
• Inspects field locations to determine appropriate types and placement of electrical components for installation.
• Assists in the inventory control management of electrical parts and components to provide appropriate supply levels.
• Assists other trades as needed.
• Must be willing to work overtime and be "on call" nights and weekends.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time. Working at heights in excess of 60' on a bucket truck or aerial platform. There are occasional exposures to extreme levels of temperature, air pollution, noise pollution, chemical gases and substances, and/or contagious diseases or physical trauma conditions of a short-term disabling nature, such as broken bones or temporary loss of sight or hearing. Requires the ability to make closely coordinated eye/hand movements within very fine tolerance and/or calibration demands; or the ability to make rapid closely coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within somewhat fine tolerance demands; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements within fine tolerances with large equipment as an extension of the worker.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a high school degree or a GED certificate. Requires a 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.

Experience Requirements

No journey level experience is required.

License Requirements

A valid State of Texas Journeyman Electrician License is required.

Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and comply with the City of Houston’s policy on driving. May require a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to applicants' journeyman level experience in electrical construction and renovation. Preference will be given to applicants with 1-3 years of experience as an electrical commercial service truck driver.

May be required to pass a Houston Police Department Criminal Background check.

• *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 a skills assessment.

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.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 18

All new 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.