Facilities Electrician

City of Sugar Land, TX; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sugar Land is seeking an experienced Facilities Electrician in the Public Works Department to perform skilled electrical installation, maintenance, and repair across municipal facilities.

You will inspect, test, and service electrical distribution systems, generators, and BAS components, ensuring compliance with NEC, city standards, and safety regulations while supporting emergency response readiness.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years or more of progressively responsible experience as a licensed electrician performing installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial or industrial electrical systems.
• Valid Texas Driver License required.
• A Valid Texas Journeyman or Maintenance Electrician license is required. Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems including feeders, branch circuits, panels, switchgear, lighting, receptacles, motor controls, transformers, and emergency power systems.
• Inspects, tests, and repairs electrical distribution systems, generators, transfer switches, UPS units, and related control systems.
• Performs installation and maintenance of conduit, conductors, and raceway systems in accordance with NEC and City standards.
• Performs installation, termination, and troubleshooting of low-voltage wiring, control circuits, and communication cabling, including BAS signal wiring.
• Maintains and services electrical components of Building Automation Systems (BAS) and coordinates with HVAC staff.
• Installs and maintains lighting control systems, exit/emergency lighting, and energy-saving devices.
• Ensures compliance with all City, local, state, and federal electrical codes and safety regulations.

Skills

Licensed electrician

Electrical troubleshooting

Building codes knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electrical apprenticeship or Associate’s degree

Tools

BAS training

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

The City of Sugar Land is seeking an experienced Facilities Electrician in the Public Works Department.

About the City of Sugar Land

The City of Sugar Land serves over 110,000 residents and is known for its high quality of life and commitment to innovation. Our team is driven by service, collaboration, and a shared goal of making our community even better.

At the City of Sugar Land, we’re building a high-performing, innovative community where employees are empowered to make an impact. You’ll join a collaborative team, enjoy strong benefits from day one, and have real opportunities to grow your career.

We follow our BLAZE values by encouraging bold ideas, fostering a supportive and collaborative team, adapting to change, holding ourselves to high standards, and empowering employees to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

What We Offer

• A competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package with coverage starting Day 1
• TMRS pension with 2:1 city match; 457(b) options
• Paid holidays, vacation, and paid parental leave
• Wellness programs, mental health resources, and an EAP
• Grow your career with professional development programs, training opportunities, and career advancement through our Gold Standard People Development Division.

What We Pay

The Field Operations Manager is an exempt position with a starting salary of $66,019 - $85,592 annually, depending on your qualifications and experience.

What You’ll Do as the Facilities Electrician:

• Performs skilled installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems including feeders, branch circuits, panels, switchgear, lighting, receptacles, motor controls, transformers, and emergency power systems.
• Inspects, tests, and repairs electrical distribution systems, generators, transfer switches, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units, and related control systems.
• Performs installation and maintenance of conduit, conductors, and raceway systems in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and City standards.
• Performs installation, termination, and troubleshooting of low-voltage wiring, control circuits, and communication cabling, including lighting controls, BAS signal wiring, and other low-voltage systems supporting facility operations.
• Maintains and services electrical components of Building Automation Systems (BAS) and coordinates with HVAC staff or BAS technicians to ensure proper function of controlled systems.
• Installs and maintains lighting control systems, exit/emergency lighting, and energy-saving devices.
• Ensures compliance with all City, local, state, and federal electrical codes, building standards, and safety regulations, including Lockout/Tag Out (LOTO) and confined space requirements.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Required to work as an essential employee before, during, and after emergencies or disasters.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Facilities Services Supervisor or their designee.

What You Bring:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree or completion of a formal electrical apprenticeship program preferred.

Experience:

• Four (4) years or more of progressively responsible experience as a licensed electrician performing installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial or industrial electrical systems.
• Experience in municipal, institutional, or multi-building environments preferred.

Training (License and/or Certification):

• Valid Texas Driver License required.
• A Valid Texas Journeyman or Maintenance Electrician license is required. Master's preferred.
• BAS manufacturer training or equivalent awareness certification preferred.
• Other trade or safety certifications relevant to electrical maintenance or trade certifications which show proficiency in additional trades will be considered as an asset.

The citizens of Sugar Land depend on City employees before, during and after an emergency or disaster to provide or restore essential public services for the health, safety and quality of life for our community. In the event of a wide scale emergency that could impact our community, all employees must be ready to assist in managing the crisis and will be considered essential for the continuity of governmental operations.

Our success is achieved by the courage to do things differently and accept that failure will occur on the path to innovation.

The City of Sugar Land is an equal Opportunity employer.