Posting Details

Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV3547Working TitleELECTRICIAN IINumber of Vacancies1LocationEdinburg, Texas DepartmentCampus Facilities OperationsFTEFLSANon-ExemptScope 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

Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.

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.

Required Experience

Five (5) years of skilled/journeyman level experience, including electrical maintenance, repair, and installation including one year under direct supervision of a journeyman or master electrician.

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 excretion. Danger of falls, electrical shock and burns, and hazards and conditions inherent to the trade or assignment.

Other

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

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-TimeMinimum SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosted SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosition Available Date09/05/2019Grant Funded PositionNoIf Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

UTRGV is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to hire without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or veteran status. UTRGV takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

*Date of Birth
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Quick Linkhttp://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/19031Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
   • Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
3. * Please select your highest level of completed education.
   • 6th grade education
   • 10th grade education
   • High School Diploma or GED
   • Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
   • Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
   • Masters Degree from an accredited university
   • Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
   • None of the above
4. * Please provide the field of study for your education:

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Please indicate the number of years of full time work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
   • Less than 1 year
   • 1 year
   • 2 years
   • 3 years
   • 4 years
   • 5 years
   • 6 years
   • 7 years
   • 8 years
   • 9 years
   • 10 years
   • Over 10 years
6. * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Certifications and Licenses

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Reference Letter 1
5. Reference Letter 2
6. Reference Letter 3
7. Training Certificates
8. Other Document
9. List of 3 References
10. Unofficial Transcripts 2
11. Unofficial Transcripts 3
12. Letter of Interest
13. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
14. Additional Document