ELECTRICIAN

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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Posting Number: SRGV
8526

Working Title: ELECTRICIAN I

Number of Vacancies: 2

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Department: Campus Facilities Operations

FTE: 1

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Scope of Job: Provide journeyman level installation, maintenance, and service of electrical/electronic systems skills. Responsible for the prompt performance of assigned electrical/electronic and related duties.

• Runs conduit, pulls wire and installs circuits for electrically driven units.
• Installs, maintains and repairs a wide variety of electrical systems including, but not limited to, electrical motors, generators, circuit breakers, outlets, fixtures, fittings, conduit, wiring, timers, starters and all lighting.
• Performs electrical work related to air-conditioning or refrigeration.
• May be required to perform manual labor such as digging or heavy lifting or other duties as required.
• May be required to carry a pager and be on call.
• Assists other trades in the performance of assigned duties.
• May be required to make changes and implementation of plans from working drawings.
• May coordinate efforts of electronic specialists when projects require both skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Received: Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.

Given: May supervise assigned staff.

Required

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education: Vocational school electrical and electronic training.

Journeyman electrician license.

As a 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 covering the most recent thirty‑six (36) months. Out‑of‑state drivers are required to submit a 36‑month history MVR from their prior state of residence(s).

Required Experience: Three (3) years of experience in electrical maintenance, repair, or installation.

Preferred Experience: More years of the above experience.

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.

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.

This position will be subject to a pre‑employment physical.

N/A

Full‑Time

Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience

09/16/2025

No

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non‑discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment.

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