Temporary Electrician Tech - Utilities and Energy Management UTEMPS

Position: Temporary Electrician Tech 1 - Utilities and Energy Management - (UTEMPS)
** Job Posting

Title:

** Temporary Electrician Tech 1 - Utilities and Energy Management - (UTEMPS)**---
- **** Hiring Department:
** UTemp Pool**---
- **** Position Open To:
** All Applicants**---
- **** Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

** 40**---
- **** FLSA Status:
** Non-Exempt**---
- **** Earliest

Start Date:

** Immediately**---
- **** Position Duration:
** Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2026**---
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* Location:

** UT MAIN CAMPUS**---
- **** Job Details:**## General Notes Only competitive applicants selected will be contacted and provided with instructions on the continued application process. This temporary assignment may be filled at any time.  Please, no phone calls or emails. The projected end date for this assignment is August 31, 2026. This temporary assignment may transition to regular status. We have several positions to fill.

The selected candidates must have a current/valid Texas driver's license. Please note that this assignment will be Benefits-eligible.## Purpose Assist in the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and modification of low and medium voltage metal-enclosed and metal-clad switch gear, as well as all underground, exposed, and overhead distribution systems, including raceways and both insulated and non-insulated cable systems, all lighting systems, and all emergency systems.##

Responsibilities
* Assist in the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and modification of low and medium voltage metal-enclosed and metal-clad switch gear, as well as all underground, exposed, and overhead distribution systems, including raceways and both insulated and non-insulated cable systems, all lighting systems, and all emergency systems. Assist with preventative and corrective maintenance of low and medium-voltage circuit breakers, medium and low-voltage cable pulling, and splicing for lead-jacketed and EPR cables.

Designated personnel are required to climb high structures to service street lighting, street and area lighting, and other electrical-related items within the Electrical distribution system. Assist with operating forklift, bobcat, backhoe, bucket truck, cable trailer, cable pulling devices, and assorted personnel lifts. Drive the UT vehicle. Maintains an acceptable driving record as required by UT Systems Policy UTS
157. Cleans and maintains all equipment, work areas, and vehicles.
* Assists with and maintains records of equipment repair, and inventory of spare parts and other materials. Works in conjunction with other trades and craft personnel in support of systems within a power and chill water production environment, utility tunnels, and campus buildings. Follow all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, take required safety training, and identify and report safety hazards.

Complies with standards of workmanship and safety in the workplace. Safely performs work tasks, wears proper personal protective equipment, and reports near misses and incidents. Identifies, reports, and corrects safety hazards. Works around hazardous materials, high temperatures, and loud environments. Performs elevated work on scaffolding, platforms, and personnel lifts. Works in confined spaces, including tunnels and manholes. Operates bridge-cranes, hoists, forklifts, and other equipment as required.

Abide by Utilities and Energy Management's set of core values:
Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence. Work effectively remotely and on campus. Drive the university vehicle or cart. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS
157 Section 2.5.4. Perform other related functions as assigned.##

Required Qualifications High school graduation or GED. At least two years of related apprentice-level experience in the operation and maintenance of electrical and industrial equipment. Have a current Texas apprentice electrician license, or completed a lineman program, or attain one within 3 months from the hire date##

Preferred Qualifications More than two years of related apprentice-level experience in the operation and maintenance of electrical and industrial equipment in a power plant or a distribution system.## Driving Required This job requires a Class…