"Head Distribution Electrician"

Job Details

Location: San Marcos, TX

Texas State University
Head Distribution Electrician
Posting Number: 2026183
Location: San Marcos
Department: Utility Operations
Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting
Job Type: Full-Time
Monthly Salary: $4,894.00 - $5,800.00
Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with electrical distribution systems and reading one-line drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Skilled in reviewing reports, test results, and technical documentation.
• Capable of recognizing electrical hazards and applying safe work practices to prevent injury or damage.
• Strong problem-solving skills and effective teamwork.
• Clear communication skills for coordinating with coworkers and supervisors.
• Competent in performing and supporting preventive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Current Texas Journeyman Electrician License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience troubleshooting motor starters and VFDs.
• Experience running conduit, pulling wire, and terminating small electrical repairs.

Job Description:

Responsible for leading and performing the maintenance and operation of the Campus 601v to 25KV electrical distribution systems and thermal plant electrical system.

Job Duties:

• Perform the active operation, maintenance, and repair of the medium voltage electrical distribution systems and components.
• Execute preventative maintenance program (PM) tasks for electrical distribution system and all the thermal plant electrical systems.
• Maintain all thermal plant electrical systems and electrical components.
• Operation of industrial HMI and digital relays for main electrical service entrance switchgear.
• Maintain current one-line electrical diagrams and data for feeder circuits, switches, transformers, capacitators, and plant distribution panels.
• Keep accurate and current maintenance, operation, switchgear settings, planned or unplanned outage documentation electronically.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants:

The selected candidate will participate in a monthly on-call rotation outside standard working hours and may occasionally work extended hours to support special events, emergency responses, or critical projects.

Job Open Date: 12/08/2025
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices:
Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system.

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55176

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55176 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.