Electrician

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the installation, upkeep, and repair of electrical wiring, panels, lighting, and controls in both commercial and residential properties. The candidate must be a professing Christ follower who possesses a strong commitment to the mission and core values of Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College, possess a clear understanding of Southern Baptist heritage and culture, and agrees to serve in accordance with and not contrary to the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message. Southwestern Seminary, an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention, is a confessional institution. While the Seminary serves the larger evangelical Christian community, employees must embrace the values and standards the Seminary represents as it fulfills its mission of shaping Christian leaders within our denominational context. Since duties of this position require the employee to represent the Seminary to prospective and current students, candidates must abide by the Seminary bylaws, the Employee Handbook, and the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Must have Journeyman Electrician license.
Must have a minimum of one-year of experience in the electrical trade.
Must have an acceptable driving record with a valid USA driver’s license.
Successful completion of background check, MVR, and credit check may be required.
Must have a good understanding of the interaction of various electrical systems with other building systems.
Must be familiar with common power and hand tools used in the electrical trade.
Exhibit a natural curiosity, exceptional problem-solving abilities, excellent mechanical aptitude, and a readiness to embrace hands-on work.
Expectation to strive for personal and professional growth in leadership and general ministry effectiveness.

Nice To Haves

May be required to perform occasional overhead reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, balancing, crouching, climbing ladders, and using hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and move about to the office to interact with other staff members.
Ability to traverse campus for meetings and talk to groups while doing so.
Occasionally transports parts and equipment weighing 40-50 pounds over short distances using various methods, such as manual carrying, carts, or golf carts, to complete tasks.
Capable of enduring the extreme heat and cold typical of the North Texas climate.

Responsibilities

Support and implement the priorities and directives of the shop supervisor to the part
Sees that work is done according to applicable codes
Installs or assists in the installation of new residential electrical services, panels, wiring, and devices, as overseen by a licensed electrician
Installs or assists in the installation of campus electrical systems and devices according to drawings made by engineers, licensed electricians, and/or other applicable plans
Assists in aerial and underground electrical installations
Performs work with the least possible damage to existing buildings and their contents
Verifies that work is functional and in good working order before declaring it complete
Repairs all types of electrical devices and wiring
Responds to electrical service calls in campus housing and main campus buildings
Sees that trucks are stocked with frequently used parts
Performs preventive maintenance on equipment requiring service
Performs re-lamping and ballast replacement in light fixtures
Sees that job site is kept clean and safe
Seeks to learn and improve proper techniques and skills
If assigned, instructs co-workers in the proper techniques and skills to be followed.
Perform other related duties as assigned and specific to area of responsibility.