Electrician Ii

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg:
Brownsville:

Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m.

- 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs

Robert

C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe

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Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SRGV
8610

Working Title

Working Title ELECTRICIAN II

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location

Location Edinburg, Texas

Department

Department Campus Facilities Operations

FTE

FTE 1.0

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Scope of Job

To provide journeyman level installation, maintenance, and service of electrical/electronic systems. Responsible for the safe and prompt performance of the maintenance, operation, repair and installation of electrical/electronic systems, fixtures, apparatus and equipment and other assigned duties.

Description of Duties

• Runs conduit, pulls wire and installs circuits for electrically driven units.
• Installs, maintains and repairs a wide variety of electrical motors, generators, fans, sterilizes, lamps, control panels, switches, circuit breakers, outlets, fixtures, timers, magnetic starters, all lighting, and other electrical/electronic equipment.
• Performs electrical work as may relate to air-conditioning or refrigeration.
• Performs preventative or corrective maintenance tasks and detailed inspection of electrical systems.
• Keeps current of changes in operating procedures, new equipment, and other related equipment.
• Informs appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems, or deficiencies and takes appropriate action.
• May perform manual labor such as digging or heavy lifting and other duties as required.
• May assist journeymen in other trades or other assigned to preventative maintenance, renovation or minor construction.
• May be required to carry a pager and be on call.
• May be responsible for the supervision of semi-skilled or unskilled workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Some specific instructions from a leader or other assigned supervisor. Changes and implementation of plans from working drawings are often made by the incumbent.

Supervision Given

Frequently supervises from one to five semi-skilled or unskilled workers.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education

Vocational school electrical and electronic training.

Licenses/Certifications

Journeyman electrician license.
As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).

Required Experience

Five (5) years of skilled/journeyman level experience, including electrical maintenance, repair, and installation.

Preferred Experience

Five (5) or more years of the above experience.

Equipment

Skill in the use of hand tools common to the electrical trade and the use of meters and other test equipment. Use of refrigeration gauges, leak detectors, etc.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Exposure to outside environments, hot, dry, wet, and cold; some work in restricted spaces, exposure to dust, some duties and working conditions may create bodily strain and discomfort. Duties may involve the lifting and moving of heavy objects, stooping, crawling, climbing, reaching, and other activities requiring physical exertion. Danger of falls, electrical shock and burns, and hazards and conditions inherent to the trade or assignment.

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