Journey Electrician - (497043 )

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston seeks an Electrical Technician to maintain electrical service for university-owned buildings, manage emergency power circuits, and perform preventive maintenance. The role requires a Texas Journeyman Electrical license, a valid Texas driver’s license, and at least one year of related experience.

Responsibilities include inspecting distribution panels, coordinating with HL&P and contractors, and supporting emergency responses.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Texas Journeyman Electrical license is required.
• Valid Texas driver’s license is required.
• Minimum of one year of directly job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and repairs electrical service within buildings, including distribution panels.
• Inspects and repairs emergency power circuits within buildings.
• Repairs or replaces damaged electrical devices throughout buildings.
• Completes work orders, emergency tickets, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Collaborates with outside electrical suppliers to restore power to buildings.
• Serves on emergency task forces during floods, storms, or hurricanes.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Journeyman Electrical license

Job description

Department: Facilities Operation andMaint

Salary: Commensurate withExperience/Education

Description:

Under general supervision, maintains electrical service touniversity owned buildings. Maintains branch circuits forconvenience outlets, lighting, motors and controllers. Maintainsemergency power circuits. Pursuant to the State of Texas ExecutiveOrder No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has accessto critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain thesecurity or integrity of the University infrastructure. Thisposition requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determinewhether or not criminal history or continuous connections for thegovernment or political apparatus of a foreign adversary mightprevent the employee from being able to maintain the security orintegrity of the infrastructure.

• 1. Inspects and repairs electrical service within buildings,including electrical distribution, branch circuits, associatedbreakers and distribution panels.
• 2. Inspects and repairs emergency power circuits withinbuildings, to include distribution and branch circuits.
• 3. Repairs/replaces damaged or faulty electrical devices inelectrical distribution throughout buildings, i.e., breakers,wiring, controllers, convenience outlets, light fixtures, lights,etc.
• 4. Completes work orders, emergency tickets and preventativemaintenance assignments.
• 5. Works with outside electrical supplier (HL&P) to ensurethat all power lines are free of obstacles; works with suppliersand outside contractors in restoring overhead power tobuildings.
• 6. Serves on special task force during periods of emergency,such as floods, storms, hurricanes, etc.
• 7. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED Required

Requires State of Texas Journeyman Electrical license.

THIS JOB REQUIRES A VALID TEXAS DRIVER'S LICENSE.

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. Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directlyjob-related experience. Education verification will be conductedupon acceptance of an employment offer.

Requires technical certification or licensing directly relatedto the job, as specified on a job description addendum.

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.