Multi-Craft Electrician

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, UT

3h • Onsite

About The Position

To provide journey level and/or master multi-crafted technical trade skills in the performance of work required for the maintenance, repair, installation, and operation of maintenance work for the residence halls, apartments, and dining facilities.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED.
• Five years of experience in construction and/or maintenance and repair in a crafts trade of facilities maintenance. The 5 years of experience must include 3 years of journey level electrical experience in construction/facilities maintenance and 2 years of other related trades.
• Experience with tools and equipment common to the trades specified.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Nice To Haves

• More than five (5) years of journey level electrical experience.
• Electrical experience installing conduit, wiring, controls, and repair of multiple electrical systems in commercial and residential.
• Licensed by the State of Texas as a master or journey level Electrician.
• Commercial and residential renovation experience, experience in maintenance and repair of apartments or residence halls.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to receive, respond, and follow through with written and verbal work-related instructions from supervisors, customers, and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrician (primary) skills in the installation, repair, and maintenance of all electrical equipment, mechanical systems, and other multi-crafted work as assigned.
• Experience in electrical systems, installing conduit, wiring, controls, and repair of multiple electrical systems in commercial and residential.
• Provide multi-crafted work in other trade areas including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, kitchen equipment, and painting as needed.
• Analyze computer-generated work orders and prioritize work.
• Use troubleshooting techniques and diagnostics to identify system and equipment malfunction.
• Coordinate repairs with other trades as needed.
• Inspect and evaluate work as needed to meet standards.
• Ensure all work is performed to acceptable industry standards.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Communicate with supervisor, staff, and residents regarding needed repairs and work order status.
• Follow through with written and oral instructions from the supervisor.
• Complete and submit paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Sign off on completed work orders, provide status updates for work orders, perform preventive maintenance documentation and provide accurate information for parts requested.
• Charge out all material and account for all inventory used.
• Return all unused inventory into the system.
• Perform an inventory of all items as required.
• Participate and be involved with safety on the job and in the shop.
• Assist other co-workers with safety-related events when necessary.
• Report any and all unsafe acts or safety-related concerns to the safety rep, supervisor, and/or Safety Specialist.
• Promote and train on the lockout/tag out program.
• Promotes professional development of self and all staff to improve knowledge and work skills through ongoing training and workshops, including monthly safety training.
• Carry a UT cell phone and be on the on-call rotation and respond to emergencies as requested.
• Perform and respond to emergency repairs 24/7 and facilitate completion as needed.
• Work weekends and overtime as determined by the supervisor.
• Drive a UT vehicle to the work site and transport equipment and supplies as needed to perform routine and preventive maintenance, and/or repairs.

Benefits

• STIPEND FOR LICENSE. This position will be paid an additional monthly stipend of $500 for a current Master or Journeyman Electrical, Plumbing license or HVAC Class A or B license. The license must be issued by the State of Texas and maintained in a current status.
• UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Free Capital Metro bus rides
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Career growth & professional development

What This Job Offers

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