Journey Electrician

Department

Facilities Operation and Maint

Salary

Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

Under general supervision, maintains electrical service to university owned buildings. Maintains branch circuits for convenience outlets, lighting, motors and controllers. Maintains emergency power circuits. Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

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

THIS JOB REQUIRES A VALID TEXAS DRIVER'S LICENSE.

MQ: Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED. Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience. Requires technical certification or licensing directly related to the job, as specified on a job description addendum.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.