Electrician Technician III

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star College System is seeking an Electrician Technician III to perform campus-wide maintenance on electrical, lighting, and HVAC systems across multiple buildings. The role emphasizes safe, compliant work and coordination with campus teams on SOPs and safety standards.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, 7+ years of experience, and a Journeyman Electrician license; a Texas driver's license is also required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus 7 years' experience.
• Journeyman Electrician license required.
• Valid Texas driver's license and insurance eligibility.
• Preferred: Master Electrician license.
• Experience with HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and participates in preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical, lighting, and HVAC systems.
• Maintains daily work orders/records and produces periodic reports.
• Conducts weekly, monthly and annual inspections of facilities/equipment.
• Repairs and/or replaces electrical components in campus buildings.
• Troubleshoots voltages up to 480 volts and services related systems.
• Assist with vendor selection and procurement of equipment/services.
• Follows safety guidelines and may work weekends or irregular hours.

Skills

Safety compliance

Electrical maintenance

Reading blueprints

Windows/Office basics

Education

High School diploma or GED

Journeyman Electrician license

Texas driver's license

Tools

Electrical tools

Voltage meters

Testing equipment

Job description

Commitment to Mission

At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to our mission of providing transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Guided by our vision to lead higher education through high-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities, employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Commitment to Mission

At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to our mission of providing transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Guided by our vision to lead higher education through high-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities, employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Through our One LSC Philosophy, we deliver excellent and uniform customer service, providing consistent information, and uniformly helping every student regardless of physical location, modality, college, campus, center, or medium.

This Commitment Supports Lone Star College System's Strategic Goals

• Opportunity through financial resilience
• Leading in academic excellence
• Strength in culture and talent development
• Connections through bridges of prosperity

Great Colleges to Work For®

Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a Great Colleges to Work For® institution by The Chronicle of Higher Education. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an organizational culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-University Park With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System provides transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. The two-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today, offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that empower students to take the next step.

Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20 locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu .

Established in 2012, Lone Star College'University Park offers a distinctive college environment in northwest Houston on the former Compaq and Hewlett-Packard corporate campus. LSC-University Park provides highly affordable university-transfer and workforce programs, including specialized offerings in artificial intelligence and energy and manufacturing. Campus facilities include the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Center for Science & Innovation, Visual and Performing Arts Building, and two covered parking garages serving the main campus complex. LSC-University Park is also home to Lone Star Corporate College, the Lone Star College Honors College, University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, and ResponsiveEd's iSchool middle and high school programs. Together, these resources create a dynamic environment focused on preparing students for what comes next.

The address is 20515 SH 249 (TX 249 and Louetta Road), Houston, TX 77070. All applicants must reside in Texas.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Electrician Technician III position utilizes a specialized skill set in performing assigned duties and tasks. Responsible for campus-wide maintenance, service and repairs on electrical, lighting, HVAC on multiple buildings. Rely on experience, training and independent judgment to plan and carry out goals, missions and objectives. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and coordinate the work of others. Responsible for maintaining all college, state and federal safety guidelines and standards.

This role works collaboratively across LSC campuses on special projects, recommend process improvement, and implement best practices in standard operating procedures (SOPs) across functional units.

Essential Job Functions

• Directs and participates in preventive and corrective maintenance as well as general maintenance of electrical, lighting, and HVAC systems
• Maintains daily works orders/records of equipment, inspections, and preventative maintenance activities and produces periodic reports
• Conducts weekly, monthly and annual inspection of facilities/equipment
• Repairs and/or replaces electrical components in campus buildings
• Maintains and repairs buss ducts and load distribution centers
• Troubleshoots and services multiple voltages up to and including 480 volts
• Troubleshoot repairs, replacements and programs VFDs, MCC components, and lighting control systems
• Maintains continuous inventory of electrical equipment and supplies
• Assists management with recommendations for selection of vendors and purchase of equipment and services
• Follows college, state, and federal guidelines and standards regarding safety
• Assist with general maintenance duties such as plumbing, carpentry, HVAC as needed
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be capable of performing labor-intensive work associated with facilities maintenance
• Must be capable of safely operating powered equipment such as: Electrical tools and equipment, voltage meters, testing equipment, saws drills, and be able to determine which equipment to use for a particular purpose
• Must have knowledge of and ability to follow building codes
• Knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel and Outlook

Physical Abilities

• Must be able to work at heights up to 50 feet
• Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling
• Holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Close visual acuity to perform principal duties and responsibilities
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another

Work Schedule And Conditions

• Lifting, trip hazard, and power tools/equipment safety and chemical precautions must be observed
• Work may be performed inside and outdoors and exposure to normal atmospheric conditions may exist
• Interface with internal and external contacts, as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• May regularly travel to different LSC locations
• May be fully reassigned to other LSC locations if necessary
• May need to work weekends and untraditional hours if necessary
• This position is classified as an essential employee, which means the individual may be required to report to work during college closures or emergencies to support recovery and reopening efforts

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and at least 7 years of experience
• Must have valid Texas driver's license and be eligible for insurance coverage
• Journeyman Electrician license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and General Maintenance systems
• Master Electrician's license

Salary

Hiring salary range is $54,528 - $62,707

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your Resume Should Provide a Complete Picture Of Your Work Experience. The Resume Should Include The Following Information For Each Position Listed

• Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
• If the position was full time or part time
• If the position was paid or unpaid
• Level of degree completed including date earned.
• Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

E-Verify Program

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.