Electrician I

Requisition: 202600323S Title: Electrician I FLSA status: Non-Exempt Hiring Salary: This position is a pay grade 4. Please see Pay Grade Table at: Occupational Category: Skilled Craft Department: Facilities Management - Facilities Services Division: Division of Finance and Operations Open Date: 10/13/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes Educational and Experience Requirement: High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Two years of experience at a maintenance electrician level or experience in a related field. Technical/vocational training related to job duties would be helpful. Must be licensed as apprentice level electrician by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or must obtain license within one year from date of hire. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered. Nature & Purpose of Position: Performs entry level maintenance service of electrical equipment and systems for buildings and facilities across campus and at remote campus locations. Primary Responsibilities: Repairs, installs, replaces, cleans, inspects and performs preventative maintenance. Tests electrical circuits, motors, equipment, appliances, lights, outlets, switches, breakers, sockets, plugs and insulators. Performs general electrical maintenance in commercial buildings and facilities in accordance with the National Electric Code using blueprints and diagrams that are rated at 220 Volts (Alternating Current) single phase and lower. Installs computer and telephone lines. Assists with ordering materials and parts. Uses a Computerized Maintenance Management System with work orders to allocate time and document work on a daily basis. Performs other related duties as assigned. Other Specifications: Must be able to use various types of tools of the trade including but not limited to: ladders, hammers, all types of screwdrivers, ratchets, utility knives, insulation strippers, multi-meters, saws, hand drills, rotary hammers, reciprocating saws, circular saws, conduit benders, polyvinyl chloride primer and adhesive, all types of pliers and tape measures. Will be exposed to electrical hazards, various weather elements, dust, dirt, heat, cold, noise, vibration, congested work area, confined spaces, overhead work and heavy lifting. Climb ladders, stairs, inclines and declines. Work occasionally includes high places, motor control centers, electrical rooms, mechanical rooms, plant environments, kneeling, bending and crawling. Instructions are specific and simple but adequate. Work usually requires the ability to plan and perform unusual and difficult assignments. Position requires driving and operating a university vehicle; therefore, a valid Texas driver license and driving record acceptable to the university’s insurance carrier is required. During emergencies, operational failures, and peak use periods, employee may be called in when off shift to work an extended shift. Special procedures sometimes require extended hours. Uniforms and identification badges are provided by the University according to departmental policy. Full Time Part Time: Full Time Quicklink: EEO Statement: Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report #J-18808-Ljbffr Sam Houston State University