Licensed Journeyman Electrician

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF qualified employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a skilled and dependable Licensed Journeyman Electrician to join our Electrical Shop team. This role installs, repairs, and maintains electrical systems within hospital and academic research environments, providing journeyman-level electrical work.

Qualified candidates will have a valid Journeyman Electrician license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and strong knowledge of codes, tools, and trade practices, with healthcare

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, regulations, tools, materials, and trade practices.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical issues with good problem-solving skills.
• Customer service skills for hospital and campus environments.

Responsibilities

• Repair, install, and maintain electrical systems in hospital and academic environments.
• Inspect and test circuits; replace defective wiring and components.
• Work from blueprints/diagrams to lay out and connect wiring and panels.
• Assist in estimating time and materials; troubleshoot campus lighting.

Skills

Electrical codes

Problem solving

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Testing instruments

Conduit fabrication

Job description

Job Description - Licensed Journeyman Electrician (975738)

Job Description

Licensed Journeyman Electrician - ( 975738 )

Description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

JOB SUMMARY

UT Southwestern is seeking a skilled and dependable Licensed Journeyman Electrician to join our Electrical Shop team. This position is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems within hospital and academic research/clinical environments. Provides journeyman level skills in performance of electrical work.

We are looking for someone with

strong knowledge of electrical codes, regulations, tools, materials, and trade practices, along with excellent problem-solving and customer service skills. Healthcare or hospital electrical experience is highly preferred.

Candidates must hold a valid, active Journeyman Electrician License issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and be able to work independently and collaboratively to complete projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Work Location

Dallas Campus; assist other UTSW locations as needed.

Shift Requirement

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM; work schedule particulars to be discussed during interview.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education High School Diploma or GED equivalent or Vocational school
• Experience 4 years skilled or journeyman level experience as an Electrician
• Licenses and Certifications (ELEC) ELECTRICAL JOURNEYMAN - Must have current licensure as a Journeyman Electrician issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

• Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances, using hand tools and testing instruments, to supply electrical power for lighting and operation of equipment and apparatus.
• Inspects and tests electrical circuits and equipment; isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other equipment, replacing defective wiring, switches, sockets, plugs, and insulators.
• Installs new wiring and electrical apparatus, using blueprints and diagrams to determine correct location and layout; runs wire through conduit, and makes connections to complete circuits.
• Assembles, installs, and connects components of switchboards and distribution panels, and connects to units controlled.
• Assists in estimating time and materials required for job.
• Troubleshoots and maintains all lighting circuits on campus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.