ELECTRICIAN - Hobby Airport

City of Houston•7800 Airport Blvd., TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician performs journeyman-level work troubleshooting, maintaining, managing, and upgrading electromechanical systems to support economical and safe electricity distribution. The role maintains electrical distribution equipment, lighting systems, and other electrical devices in airport terminals and support buildings in accordance with NEC, NFPA, and FAA Advisory Circulars. It also serves as a first responder to electrical failures and shutdowns, including trouble calls involving circuits, tripped breakers, and overloaded circuits. The position manages airside and landside lighting for terminals, surrounding buildings, street pole lights, and airfield lighting systems. Duties may be assigned at any Houston Airport System facility, including IAH, HOU, and EFD. Candidates must be able to obtain all required security badge access, including CBP access, within six months of hire. The work involves frequent climbing, lifting heavy objects, and working in awkward positions. Occasional exposures may include extreme temperatures, air and noise pollution, chemical gases or substances, contagious diseases, or short-term disabling physical trauma conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of an apprentice electrician program approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, or equivalent as recognized by the Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board.
Valid State of Texas Journeyman Electrician License.
Valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's driving policy.
Ability to obtain all required security badge access, including CBP access, within six months of hire.
Knowledge of National Electrical Codes and experience with electrical tools, meters, and materials and their uses in a commercial setting.
Experience with high voltage (15 kV), primary distribution, and emergency generators, as well as commercial or industrial control systems, preventive maintenance programs, UPS, and PLC.
Ability to make coordinated eye-hand movements within fine tolerances, including with large equipment.
Ability to climb ladders regularly, lift objects up to 80 pounds frequently, and assume awkward positions for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

At least five years holding a Journeyman Electrician License.
Knowledge of airfield lighting materials and applications.
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Eligible veteran applicants may receive preference, subject to the stated qualification and selection conditions.

Responsibilities

Interpret blueprints, sketches, schematics, and design specifications.
Troubleshoot, maintain, manage, and upgrade electromechanical, electrical, and electronic installations and systems.
Research and analyze causes of equipment or system failures.
Repair, replace, and install equipment, components, and related hardware to maximize functionality.
Perform preventive maintenance to ensure safe and clean operating conditions.
Respond to emergency calls for electrical failures and shutdowns, troubleshooting circuits, tripped breakers, and overloaded circuits.
Maintain and manage airside and landside lighting, including terminal, surrounding building, street pole, and airfield lighting systems.
Prepare and update records, logs, and reports related to work performed.
Organize, schedule, and monitor work assignments.
Research technical product specifications and compare vendor prices to identify competitive bids.
Assist with inventory control of electrical parts and components to maintain appropriate supply levels.