Journeyman Electrician

Travis County•Various County Facilities, TX

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Travis County’s Facilities Management Department has great jobs that serve dozens of facilities across the county. We offer stable career options with training and tuition reimbursement available to get you to the next level in your career. This is the first in a series of two electrician-related job classifications within the Skilled Trades job family. This classification may require work in secure facilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D. AND four (4) years' experience in the installation and repair of plumbing fixtures and systems, such as gas, water and steam systems; OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Electrician Journeyman License
Valid Texas Driver's License
Must pass a criminal background check for CJIS clearance.
Applicants are required to successfully pass the background investigation, including fingerprint clearance.
Must be able to work PM and overnight shifts as needed to meet the demands of Travis County.
Knowledge of electrical codes, related terminology, practices and procedures.
Knowledge of standard electrical maintenance and repair methods, materials, tools and equipment.
Knowledge of computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
Knowledge of business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.
Skill in operating and using standard electrical tools and test equipment.
Skill in installing and maintaining electrical work.
Skill in reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints.
Skill in proper and applicable safety practices, procedures and regulations.
Skill in working with others, including on a team.
Skill in explaining complicated problems in simple non-technical language.
Skill in calculating estimates of time, labor and quantities of materials needed.
Skill in both verbal and written communication.
Ability to understand and precisely follow both verbal and written instructions and communicate in a concise and effective manner.
Ability to work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to reason and make judgments and decisions.
Ability to manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, other County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.

Responsibilities

Responds to requests for system repairs.
Inspects, maintains and repairs electrical systems.
Makes recommendations regarding replacement of repairs of systems.
Plans and develops routine maintenance schedules for systems.
Performs preventive maintenance tasks on systems.
Inspects, maintains and repairs electrical motors and generators.
Researches and estimates time and materials needed and records time and materials used.
Requests for needed tools, equipment, supplies and materials to perform assigned tasks.
Tests, calibrates and repairs electronic and electrical equipment and controls.
Obtains building permits, as required, from regulatory agencies for the construction of new systems.
Operates a variety of technical test equipment, such as DC high voltage testers, multi-channel analog recorder, electronic meters and vibration test equipment.
Performs special tests to determine problems with equipment/circuits.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.