The University of Texas at Austin
Electrician – The University of Texas at Austin
Job Posting Title:
Electrician
Hiring Department:
Facilities Services
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
To Be Determined at Offer
Earliest Start Date:
Ongoing
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Location:
Austin, TX
Job Details:
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, offering opportunities for continuing education and stipends for additional trade licenses.
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
For more details, see https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards
Responsibilities
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 correct any observed deficiencies.
Generates material lists, acquires materials, keeps accurate records of materials used, and maintains daily time reports.
Performs electrical maintenance work in accordance with established safety procedures, inspects work of others for conformance to specifications and building / safety codes.
Assists other team members in achieving shop goals related to key performance indicators.
Provides timely and courteous customer service, keeps supervisors up to date on daily work order status.
Participates in the On-Call Program, completes paperwork accurately and on time, maintains documentation of all systems.
Required Qualifications High school graduation or GED. Three years of experience as a journey‑level electrician. Three years of 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Salary Range $61,857 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions Environmental Demands
Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
May work in all weather conditions.
May work in extreme temperatures.
May work around chemical fumes.
May work around standard office conditions.
May work around biohazards.
May work around chemicals.
May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.
Physical Tasks
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Use of manual dexterity.
Climbing of stairs.
Climbing of ladders.
Lifting and moving.
Additional Working Conditions
Position designated essential during extraordinary and emergency situations when the university is closed.
Required to operate an electronic device such as an iPhone, iPad, or laptop/desktop computer to perform time reporting.
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 require lifting up to 50 lbs, twisting, grasping, pushing, pulling and bending.
May be required to operate job‑related equipment.
May require tuberculosis screening and occasional use of a respirator.
May drive University vehicles and maintain acceptable driver rating.
Participate in on‑call program.
Work Shift 40 hours a week, five 8‑hour days, or possibly four 10‑hour days with schedule to be determined with supervisor. Some overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays possible.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
Letter of interest.
Important Information for Applicants For non‑current university employees or contingent workers: you will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you may upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Upload all required materials before submission; changes cannot be made afterward.
For current university employees and contingent workers: apply within Workday. Log in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link, update Professional Profile before applying. The application is one page; you will be prompted to upload resume and answer application questions for additional materials.
Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about pay.
Employment Eligibility Verification Selected applicants will be required to complete the federal I‑9 form and present acceptable documents proof of identity and work authorization.
E‑Verify The University uses E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. ID number 854197. E‑Verify poster and Right‑to‑Work posters available.
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Clery Act. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of security and fire safety reports.
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Electrician
Hiring Department:
Facilities Services
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
To Be Determined at Offer
Earliest Start Date:
Ongoing
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Location:
Austin, TX
Job Details:
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, offering opportunities for continuing education and stipends for additional trade licenses.
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
For more details, see https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards
Responsibilities
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 correct any observed deficiencies.
Generates material lists, acquires materials, keeps accurate records of materials used, and maintains daily time reports.
Performs electrical maintenance work in accordance with established safety procedures, inspects work of others for conformance to specifications and building / safety codes.
Assists other team members in achieving shop goals related to key performance indicators.
Provides timely and courteous customer service, keeps supervisors up to date on daily work order status.
Participates in the On-Call Program, completes paperwork accurately and on time, maintains documentation of all systems.
Required Qualifications High school graduation or GED. Three years of experience as a journey‑level electrician. Three years of 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Salary Range $61,857 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions Environmental Demands
Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
May work in all weather conditions.
May work in extreme temperatures.
May work around chemical fumes.
May work around standard office conditions.
May work around biohazards.
May work around chemicals.
May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.
Physical Tasks
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Use of manual dexterity.
Climbing of stairs.
Climbing of ladders.
Lifting and moving.
Additional Working Conditions
Position designated essential during extraordinary and emergency situations when the university is closed.
Required to operate an electronic device such as an iPhone, iPad, or laptop/desktop computer to perform time reporting.
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 require lifting up to 50 lbs, twisting, grasping, pushing, pulling and bending.
May be required to operate job‑related equipment.
May require tuberculosis screening and occasional use of a respirator.
May drive University vehicles and maintain acceptable driver rating.
Participate in on‑call program.
Work Shift 40 hours a week, five 8‑hour days, or possibly four 10‑hour days with schedule to be determined with supervisor. Some overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays possible.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
Letter of interest.
Important Information for Applicants For non‑current university employees or contingent workers: you will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you may upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Upload all required materials before submission; changes cannot be made afterward.
For current university employees and contingent workers: apply within Workday. Log in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link, update Professional Profile before applying. The application is one page; you will be prompted to upload resume and answer application questions for additional materials.
Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about pay.
Employment Eligibility Verification Selected applicants will be required to complete the federal I‑9 form and present acceptable documents proof of identity and work authorization.
E‑Verify The University uses E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. ID number 854197. E‑Verify poster and Right‑to‑Work posters available.
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Clery Act. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of security and fire safety reports.
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