Electrician II

202600128S

Electrician II

Non-Exempt

This position is a pay grade 6. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf.

Skilled Craft

Facilities Management - Facilities Services

Division of Finance and Operations

05/12/2026

No

High school graduate with four years of experience at a maintenance electrician level or experience in a related field. Must be a licensed as a Journey level electrician by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or must obtain license within one year from date of hire.Technical/vocational training related to job duties would be helpful. A combination of education, experience and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Performs advanced maintenance service of electrical equipment and systems for buildings and facilities.

Repairs, installs, replaces, cleans, inspects, and performs preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment. Tests electrical circuits, motors, equipment, appliances, lights, outlets, switches, breakers, sockets, plugs, insulators, switchgear, and transformers. Performs general electrical maintenance in commercial buildings and facilities in accordance with the National Electric Code using blueprints and diagrams that are rated at 480 Volts (Alternating Current) three phase and lower. Installs computer and telephone lines. Troubleshoots and repairs low voltage control circuits and systems. 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.

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. Position requires climbing ladders, stairs, inclines and declines. Work occasionally includes high places, motor control centers, electrical rooms, mechanical rooms, plant environments, kneeling, bending and crawling. Work usually requires the ability to plan and perform unusual and difficult assignments. Work requires the ability to make frequent minor decisions. Extreme care is required in the performance of duties to prevent injury to self or others.

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. A valid Texas CDL commercial driver’s license may be 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. May be required to be locally available on a rotational on-call basis for emergencies, weekends, holidays, and after-hours needs as determined by the department.

Uniforms and identification badges are provided by the University according to departmental policy.

Full Time

6N9969

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.

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