Electrician Apprentice

Electrician Apprentice

Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for an Electrician Apprentice at NRG Park in Houston, Texas. NRG Park is in the fast lane for opportunity and excitement. We are a one-of-a-kind premier facility with four major venues within one giant park. NRG Center (one million+ sq. ft. Convention Center), NRG Stadium (home of the Houston Texans and The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo), NRG Astrodome ("The" Astrodome), and NRG Arena. We are seeking a unique Electrician Apprentice to join our Electrician team. Under general supervision, the Electrician Apprentice performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks to repair and maintain all electrical equipment in and around the building. Also, acts as liaison between the facility and clients, ensuring all clients' requirements are met and facility rules, regulations and policies are adhered to.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following:

• Troubleshoot all electrical malfunctions.
• Assist repairing all inoperable electrical equipment and circuits.
• Follow preventative maintenance schedule for all electrical machinery, equipment, and wiring.
• Assist with preparing and repairing electrical fixtures and sockets to run the required wires for computer hook-ups.
• Inspect and assist on all electrical work, telephone hook-ups and wiring to ensure the facility meets safety standards.
• Advise the facility of all problems related to the electrical systems.
• Report any damage caused by events to the Supervisor.
• Maintain, order and pick up adequate spare parts and supplies.
• Observe Supervisor advising Construction Contractors, Promoters, Event Coordinators, and others on event's electrical requirements.
• Assist with special event preparation, conversions, and post event needs, as requested.
• Catalog all work, repairs, and damage in a daily log.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Possess understanding of the operational procedures, facility capabilities, industry terminology, event-related services, and technical requirements for the types of events anticipated at the facility.
• Demonstrate proper knowledge and use of all procedures, techniques, machines, materials, equipment, and tools used in electrical construction and maintenance.
• Understand and work from general instructions, specifications, blueprints, sketches, and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Demonstrate the ability to carry out tasks in a reliable, productive, and expedient manner and be able to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Demonstrate knowledge of practices and procedures related to event set-up and conversions, typical methods and techniques for cleaning and maintaining the facility and proper use and care of hand power tools.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered in the course of employment.
• Follow all policies/procedures, risk management, safety precautions, rules, regulations, and emergency procedures established at the facility.
• Organize and prioritize work from event overviews and task lists to meeting deadlines.
• Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results.
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
• The ability to work long and irregular hours may vary due to functions and may include day, evening, weekends, and holidays.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Apprentice Electrician License *Required*.

Skills and Abilities

• Work independently, exercise judgement and initiative.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
• Perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.

Computer Skills

• Not applicable.

Other Qualifications

• Be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.

• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must be able to stand and work on your feet for 8-10 hours a day.
• Must be able to stretch and reach.
• Climbing ladders and working from heights as necessary.

Note

The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

To Apply

Please include a recent copy of your resume with a cover letter and salary requirements as part of your application.

Only the first 150 resumes received will be considered.

Applicants that need reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact the Human Resources Department.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor