Certified Electrician

Lamar University•Beaumont, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Electrician performs routine installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, circuits, equipment, and appliances. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Electrical Supervisor in the Facilities Maintenance department. Complex work and large jobs are checked for conformance with standard trade practices and the National Electrical Code (NEC) after completion. The position has no supervisory responsibilities, but the employee may monitor contracted work and provide training to subordinate employees, and is expected to work with other crafts. This is an essential position; employees must work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to emergencies or natural disasters. The role includes assigned repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance, maintaining repair records, implementing preventive maintenance to help ensure building electrical systems meet or exceed their rated life, reviewing work orders, estimating labor time and materials, maintaining supplies and tools, ordering materials, and completing required safety, vehicle, and job-specific training. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. The work can involve climbing ladders and working at heights, using aerial lifts, crawling through tunnels and attics, and working in confined spaces. It may require lifting objects up to 45 pounds and using manual and electrically powered tools. Employees may encounter adverse environmental conditions, hazardous materials, machinery, traffic hazards, and high-voltage dangers.

Requirements

With completion of a formal vocational training program and no Journeyman’s license, at least five years of experience in the electrical field is required; alternatively, with a Texas State Journeyman’s license, at least four years of direct electrical experience is required.
A valid Texas driver’s license is required.
Knowledge of repairing and servicing electrical systems and associated equipment.
Ability to function at a journeyman level in the electrical field.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and email applications.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including climbing, balancing, working at heights and in confined spaces, and lifting objects up to 45 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Responsibilities

Perform assigned repairs, emergency maintenance, and preventive maintenance.
Complete maintenance and repair records as required.
Implement a preventive maintenance program to help ensure building electrical systems meet or exceed their rated life.
Review assigned work orders and estimate the time and materials needed to complete repairs.
Maintain adequate inventories of supplies and tools, and order materials necessary to complete tasks.
Complete required safety, vehicle, and other job-specific training.
Work with other crafts, monitor contracted work, and provide training to subordinate employees.
Work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to emergency situations or natural disasters.