Electrician (Journeyman)

Electrician (Journeyman)

Plant Engineering

St. Edward's University of Austin, Texas invites applications for the position of Electrician (Journeyman). The Electrician University Electrician performs installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, including wiring, fixtures, motors, and control systems, to ensure the safety and functionality of campus buildings and equipment. Key duties involve troubleshooting faults, reading blueprints, working with low to high-voltage systems, conducting electrical tests, and ensuring compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and safety regulations. The role often requires on-call availability and a valid Journeyman Electrician license.

For consideration, candidates must have the following qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous employment experience as an electrician or similar in a government and/or higher education environment
• Proficiency in managing work orders using a portable electronic tablet/device.
• A Texas Journeyman electrical license issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is required.
• Fully knowledgeable with all building power supply and distribution systems.
• Must have the ability to follow both verbal and written directions in English; the ability to interact with students, faculty, and staff professionally and positively, as well as the ability to read and understand NFPA and ICC codes and OSHA guidelines, such as Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment safety data plates, fuel/chemical flash points, etc.
• Must possess a driver's license and the ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.

Essential Responsibilities Include

• Respond to work orders submitted by departments within the University, work could be performed off ladders, roof tops, or scaffolding.
• Identify, remove, and replace inoperative lamps, ballasts, switches, fixtures, receptacles, breakers, panels, and switchgears.
• Responsible for run...