Electrician- Journeyman

Electrician

The General Services Department (GSD) is seeking an Electrician who researches and analyzes causes of electrical failures; repairs, replaces and installs new equipment/components and related hardware to maximize function ability. The position will also be responsible for the following:

• Provides preventive maintenance ensuring safe and clean operating conditions.
• Will drive to troubleshoot, maintain, manage and upgrade existing electromechanical and electronic installations and systems.
• Responds to emergency calls for various types of electrical failures and shutdowns.
• Organizes, schedules and monitors work assignments.
• Research technical product specifications.
• Compares and evaluates vendors' product pricing to determine most competitive bid.
• Inspects field locations to determine appropriate types and placement of electrical components for installation.
• Assists in the inventory control management of electrical parts and components to provide appropriate supply levels.
• Assists other trades as needed.
• Must be willing to work overtime and be "on call" nights and weekends.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions: This position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time. Working at heights in excess of 60' on a bucket truck or aerial platform. There are occasional exposures to extreme levels of temperature, air pollution, noise pollution, chemical gases and substances, and/or contagious diseases or physical trauma conditions of a short-term disabling nature, such as broken bones or temporary loss of sight or hearing. Requires the ability to make closely coordinated eye/hand movements within very fine tolerance and/or calibration demands; or the ability to make rapid closely coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within somewhat fine tolerance demands; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements within fine tolerances with large equipment as an extension of the worker.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Requirements: Requires a high school degree or a GED certificate. Requires a successful completion of an apprentice electrician program approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training or the equivalent as recognized by the Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board. Experience Requirements: No journey level experience is required. License Requirements: A valid State of Texas Journeyman Electrician License is required. Must have a valid Texas driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving. May require a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Preferences

Preference will be given to applicants' journeyman level experience in electrical construction and renovation. Preference will be given to applicants with 1-3 years of experience as an electrical commercial service truck driver. May be required to pass a Houston Police Department Criminal Background check. **Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

General Information

Selection/Skills Tests Required: The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. The department may administer a skills assessment. Safety Impact Position: Yes If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test. Salary Information: Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. Pay Grade 18 Application Procedures: Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period.