Electrician

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 16788
Department: Engineering Department
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Central


Position Description
Position Overview:

Responsible for general electrical work required for installation, maintenance, and repair of all electrical equipment and systems necessary for construction, renovation, or maintenance in designated County buildings.

Job Duties:

• Performs all duties required to install, estimate time and materials, maintain, or repair electrical equipment and systems in County buildings.
• Assists and trains less experienced co-workers and performs other duties as assigned.
• Will be required to be on-call after hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements
Education:

• High school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency.
• Current State Journeyman Electrician's license is required.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of hands-on experience in commercial or residential electrical work.

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions thoroughly, neatly, and promptly, and be skilled in reading and building from blueprints.
• Understand and have thorough knowledge of electrical tools and codes, and display mechanical aptitude.
• Maintain a courteous, helpful behavior at all times.
• Self-starter possessing the interpersonal skills required to be a productive team player.
• Ability to receive CJIS clearance, pass a security check, and a drug test, as required. This position is Safety Sensitive and will be subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and a good driving record.

Emergency Deployment & Continuity of Operations Requirement:

In accordance with Harris County's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Policy, this position is subject to emergency response and deployment protocols. The employee may be designated as supporting a Mission Essential Function (MEF) and must:

• Participate in the classification process of departmental staff based on MEF responsibilities.
• Be available for temporary deployment to an alternative work location, role, or telework assignment during emergency events.
• Confirm work assignments with their supervisor prior to reporting to any worksite during such events.
• Remain flexible in assuming alternative duties as directed to support County operations continuity.

Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check, including fingerprinting. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), or access to an area where CJIS is received, maintained, or stored, either manually or electronically (e.g., custodian, maintenance).
Automatic Disqualification:

• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor
• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years
• Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor)
• Family Violence conviction

NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation, but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work: Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.
Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.
Salary : Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting room, or operations command center environment, but some fieldwork may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event). This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting up to 25 lbs., as well as frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs. The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FEATURED BENEFITS:

Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Wellness.
Professional development opportunities.
Flexible spending accounts.
457 deferred compensation plans.
Retirement pension (TCDRS).
Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).
Disability and life insurance.
Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications, positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01


Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02


Do you currently possess a valid State Journeyman Electrician License?

• Yes
• No

03


If yes, please provide your license number and issuing state. If you do not possess a valid State Journeyman Electrician License, enter "N/A." (Required response.)
04


How many years of hands-on experience do you have performing commercial and/or residential electrical work?

• 1 - 2 Years
• 3 - 4 Years
• 5 - 6 Years
• 7 - 9 Years
• 10+ Years

05


For this position, a valid Texas Driver's License is necessary. Do you meet the above requirement?

• Yes, I currently hold a valid Texas Driver's License and a good driving record.
• Yes, I possess a valid Out-of-State Driver's License and a good driving record, but I am aware that I must acquire a valid Texas Driver's License before the start date.
• No, I do not currently have a valid driver's license and am unable to obtain one prior to the start date.

Required Question