ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN

Essential Duties Summary:

• Trouble shoots, diagnose and corrects electrical problems in low to medium voltages, such as, trip breakers by a short in the wire and like a bad control sensor that don’t work. Maintains all interior and exterior lights throughout the campus, such as changing bad lights and ballast.
• Assists other departments in electrical work when needed. Repairs or replacing bad switches outlets.
• Services electrical equipment by using standard and specialized tools. Like boom lifts and ladders.
• Completes all other relevant duties as assigned. Assists A/C and plumbers in there electrical issues that they can’t correct.
• Maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of all Lighting (exterior and Interior) throughout the entire campus and building in cooperation with the TSU campus.
• Maintains, repairs and troubleshoots any and all Electrical equipment /components/ devices i.e., outlets, panels, HVAC, plumbing equipment and any/all equipment that requires electricity. Installs, replaces, and repairs all Ceiling tiles throughout the campus due water damage, leaks, and or general repair.
• New Construction Projects: Installs new Electrical equipment to provide electrical power to machinery and or lighting additional outlets throughout campus for new equipment. Installs add on to support electrical outlets and electrical panel and associated equipment.
• Demolition and renovation of offices and spaces for new space assignments to meet the needs of our customers. Removes, replaces, and relocates lighting and power to accommodate power and lighting requirement based on blueprints and request per supervisors. Repairs due to due to emergencies i.e., water leaks, equipment failure, fire, or anything assigned. Emergency Callout- respond to on campus emergencies due to power loss, equipment failure and or damage too.
• Repairs and replaces parts which may require response at any hour of the night and weekends. Provides on sight assistance during assigned outages to make necessary repairs by contractors and or departmental directive.
• Provides assistance to Contractors to conduct work throughout campus and insure the accessibility and guidance in the new installation and or repair of electrical equipment.
• Performs maintenance on Electrical equipment as required.
• May lead and complete projects involving electrical projects.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

% FTE: 1.0

Hiring Range: $26.46 - $33.74

Education: Some college or Associate’s degree (A.A.) and/or vocational or technical school and/or specialized training or certification.

Required Licensing/Certification:

Valid Texas Driver’s License preferred.
Journeyman Trade License (Electrical). Please upload a copy of the license under “Other” attachments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Electrical code requirements and practices.
• MEP Systems and other work related systems.
• Requires full/complete knowledge in multiple disciplines and serves as an ultimate subject matter expert in at least one discipline or function. Demonstrates full command of technical and functional principles, procedures, and subject matter in multiple disciplines to handle any situation and lead or train others.
• Electrical repairs.
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.

Skill in:

• Detail oriented.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Multitasking and time management.
• Operating equipment.
• Strong analytical.
• Troubleshoot.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Work Independently.
• Install wiring.
• Install entire electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot wiring issues.

Work Experience:

Three (3) to (5) five years related experience.
Maintenance, Commercial or Industrial electrician experience preferred.

Working/Environmental Conditions:

• Reach and grasp objects.
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, lift or crawl.
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skill.
• Communicate information verbally and in writing.
• Receive and understand information through verbal and written communication.
• Work a fluctuating work schedule.

UA EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Open Until Filled (overrides close field): Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Open to all applicants.