Electrician II (Facilities)

Position Summary

Provides skilled journey level work and supervision in the installation, replacement, alteration, adjustment, repair and planned maintenance necessary to maintain reliable and functionally efficient operations of electrical lighting, generation, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), variable frequency drive (VFD), motor control center (MCC), power factor correction, power distribution, fire alarm, building automation and instrumentation and control systems, fixtures and equipment.

Position Key Accountabilities

• Carries out skilled tasks in accordance with best practices of the trade.
• Installs, maintains and alters electrical systems up to 4160 volts for all UTH facilities following standard safety procedures.
• Runs conduit, pulls wire and installs circuits for electrically driven units.
• Maintains a large volume and wide variety of electrical motors, generators, fans, sterilizers, lamps and various medical and laboratory equipment.
• Requisitions material, tools and equipment and maintains inventories.
• Travels to and from point of arrival and departure to work sites.
• Maintains a clean work environment, cleans up and properly stows tools and documents at the end of each workday.
• Requisitions materials and maintains inventories.
• Performs a variety of electrical work incidental to the maintenance of air conditioning, refrigeration and other processes.
• Works with and coordinates the tasks of other electricians and lesser skilled workers.
• Supervises compliance with standards of workmanship and safety.
• Interprets and works from blueprints, sketches and wiring diagrams.
• Reviews plans and specifications and develops estimates of costs of repair and alterations.
• Prepares and submits reports.
• Inspects work upon completion and sees that requirements have been satisfied and the work area left in proper condition.

Required Certifications and Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Journeyman Electrician by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) required.
• Driver License (DL) by State of Texas required.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship preferred.
• 5 years of related experience at a journeyman level required.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

Residency Requirement

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.