Electrician Senior

Senior Electrician

Texas Behavioral Health Center is a newly completed state‑funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas' Southwestern Medical District, operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center. The 505,000‑square‑foot facility will house 292 beds – 200 adult and 92 for children and adolescents – and is designed to provide state‑of‑the‑art, patient‑centered care in a healing environment with private rooms, natural light, and spaces that promote recovery.

Work requires minimal supervision to perform advanced journeyman‑level electrical work.

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid parental leave benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or vocational school education
• At least 5 years of skilled or journeyman‑level experience as an electrician, including at least 2 years of skilled experience as a master electrician or 7 years of journeyman‑level experience in a commercial, institutional, or healthcare setting.

• Current licensure as a Master Electrician issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

• Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances, using handtools and testing instruments, to supply electrical power for lighting and operation of equipment.
• Inspects electrical circuits and equipment, using blueprints and diagrams to determine correct location and layout. Pulls wire through conduit and makes connections to complete circuits.
• Installs new wiring and electrical apparatus, using blueprints and diagrams to determine correct location and layout; pulls wire through conduit and makes connections to complete circuits.
• Assembles, installs, and connects components of switchboards and distribution panels and connects to units controlled.
• Assists in estimating time and materials required for job.
• Troubleshoots and maintains all lighting circuits on campus.
• Performs duties of supervisor in their absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Security – This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO – UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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Location:

Texas‑Dallas‑5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job Posting:
Mar 7, 2026, 4:13:23 AM
Role:
Skilled Trade/Facilities Mgmt.
Organization: 846445 – UTSW Psychiatric Hospital

Schedule:

Full‑time

Shift: Day Job
Employee Status:
Regular
Job Type: Standard