POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides skilled master level work and supervision in the installation, replacement, alteration, adjustment, repair and planned maintenance necessary to maintain reliable and functionally efficient operations of electrical lighting, generation, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), variable frequency drive (VFD), motor control center (MCC), power factor correction, power distribution, fire alarm, building automation and instrumentation and control systems, fixtures and equipment

POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Responsible for carrying out skilled tasks in accordance with best practices of the trade.
2. Installs, maintains and alters electrical systems up to 4160 volts for all UTH facilities following standard safety procedures.
3. Runs conduit, pulls wire and installs circuits for electrically driven units. Maintains a large volume and wide variety of electrical motors, generators, fans, sterilizers, lamps and various medical and laboratory equipment.
4. Requisitions materials, tools and equipment and maintains inventories
5. Travels to and from point of arrival and departure to work sites.
6. Maintains a clean work environment, cleans up and properly stows tools and documents at the end of each workday. Requisitions materials and maintains inventories.  
7. Performs a variety of electrical work incidental to the maintenance of air conditioning, refrigeration and other processes.
8. Works with and coordinates the tasks of other electricians and lesser skilled workers.  Supervises compliance with standards of workmanship and safety.
9. Inspects work upon completion and sees that requirements have been satisfied.
10. Interprets and works from blueprints, sketches and wiring diagrams.
11. Reviews plans and specifications and develops estimates of costs of repair and alterations. 
12. Prepares and submits reports. 
13. Inspects work upon completion and sees that requirements have been satisfied and the work area left in proper condition.
14. All other duties as assigned.

Electrical Master license issued by the City of Houston, Texas Electrical Board.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent and preferred completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

Seven years of related experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

SECURITY SENSITIVE:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code § 51.215.