Facilities Electrician

City of Sugar Land • 111 Gillingham Lane Sugar Land, TX

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About The Position

The City of Sugar Land is hiring an experienced Facilities Electrician in its Public Works Department. This position performs skilled installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and equipment across City facilities. The electrician also supports low-voltage and Building Automation Systems (BAS), coordinates with HVAC staff or BAS technicians, and follows applicable electrical codes, City standards, and safety requirements.

Regular attendance is essential. The employee is required to serve as an essential employee before, during, and after emergencies or disasters and may perform other duties assigned by the Facilities Services Supervisor or designee.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least four years of progressively responsible experience as a licensed electrician installing, maintaining, and repairing commercial or industrial electrical systems.
• Valid Texas Driver License.
• Valid Texas Journeyman or Maintenance Electrician license.
• Regular attendance.
• Availability to serve as an essential employee before, during, and after emergencies or disasters.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or completion of a formal electrical apprenticeship program.
• Experience in municipal, institutional, or multi-building environments.
• Master Electrician license.
• BAS manufacturer training or equivalent awareness certification.
• Other trade or safety certifications relevant to electrical maintenance; certifications demonstrating proficiency in additional trades are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, including feeders, branch circuits, panels, switchgear, lighting, receptacles, motor controls, transformers, and emergency power systems.
• Inspect, test, and repair electrical distribution systems, generators, transfer switches, UPS units, and related control systems.
• Install and maintain conduit, conductors, and raceway systems in accordance with the National Electrical Code and City standards.
• Install, terminate, and troubleshoot low-voltage wiring, control circuits, and communications cabling, including lighting controls and BAS signal wiring.
• Maintain and service electrical components of Building Automation Systems and coordinate with HVAC staff or BAS technicians to support proper operation of controlled systems.
• Install and maintain lighting control systems, exit and emergency lighting, and energy-saving devices.
• Ensure compliance with City, local, state, and federal electrical codes, building standards, and safety requirements, including Lockout/Tag Out and confined-space requirements.
• Work as an essential employee before, during, and after emergencies or disasters.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Facilities Services Supervisor or designee.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance with coverage starting on day one.
• TMRS pension with a 2:1 City match.
• 457(b) options.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs, mental health resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development programs and training opportunities.
• Career advancement opportunities through the Gold Standard People Development Division.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED