Electrician

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

52d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Facilities Operations and Maintenance team, a highly responsive and knowledgeable crew providing outstanding service for Facilities Services and to the university community. Maintenance Operations, a branch of the Facilities Operations and Maintenance Division, provides comprehensive maintenance services in support of the University’s operations. Our teams provide a comprehensive array of qualified services, backed by our licensed and certified technicians, to this end, we offer opportunities for continuing education, as well as various stipends for additional trade licenses. Our team of trained trade experts are well-matched for the university’s operational and maintenance needs, whether the facility is a brand new laboratory or our iconic Tower. Our goal is to self-identify operations and maintenance issues long before our clients realize a repair is needed and take a thoughtful approach to using their resources, structuring processes, and providing the best client service and use of university resources. This goal comes from our sense of ownership and pride in our work. With this approach in mind, the team is organized into a zone-based structure and employs flexible work hours, data analysis, and technology to meet operational goals. Your skills will make a difference. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities. Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards. For more information on the Maintenance Operations group, please visit: Visit the Facilities Operations and Maintenance Website Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship. Security sensitive; Criminal background check conducted on selected applicant. Hiring decision is contingent on applicant clearing check. This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215. Applications will be reviewed online by the hiring department. This is a 40 hour work week; five 8-hour days, or possible four 10-hour days with schedule to be discussed with supervisor.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
Three years of experience as a journey level electrician.
Three years experience troubleshooting electrical systems.
Journeyman electrical license from jurisdiction recognized by City of Austin.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship.
Required to operate an electronic device such as an iPhone, iPad, or laptop/desktop computer to perform and fulfill time reporting and work management requirements.
Work management requirements include receiving work assignments, updating work orders, and other functions as required.
May be required to work in confined spaces, manholes, tunnels, elevated work, extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
May be exposed to loud noise, high dust and allergen levels.
May be required to lift up to 50lbs.
Often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend.
May be required to operate job related equipment.
May require tuberculosis screening and occasional use of a respirator.
May drive University vehicles.
If driving University vehicles, may be required to maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.
Participate in on-call program.
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.
You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.
Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in a related field.
Graduation from technical or vocational trade school.
More than three years of journey-level experience.
Licensed as a Master Electrician.
Experience in another maintenance trade.
Demonstrated stable work history.
Experience at UT Austin or other higher education institution.
Successful completion of the Leader Development Program.

Responsibilities

Performs journey level work in the installation, maintenance, repair and service of electrical systems.
Troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, installs and replaces building and equipment electrical and electronic systems and components rated up to 600 volts.
Performs preventive maintenance utilizing multimeters and other specialty equipment to safely test, measure and then correct any observed deficiencies.
Generates material lists and acquires materials for efficient work.
Keeps accurate records of materials used and maintains daily time reports to efficiently complete work and document details of the functions performed.
Assists with organizing and cleaning tasks.
Performs electrical maintenance work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Inspects the work of others for conformance with specifications, requirements, and compliance with applicable building and safety codes and regulations.
Assists other team members in the accomplishment of shop goals related to key performance indicators.
Provides timely and courteous customer service, keeps supervisors up to date on daily work order status to ensure clear, concise and necessary communication channels are maintained and customer expectations are met.
Participates in the On-Call Program.
Completes paperwork accurately and on a timely basis.
Keeps accurate and up to date documentation of all systems.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card