Journeyman Electrician

Are you looking for career opportunities that provide top-notch benefits including paid vacation & sick leave, outstanding health & dental insurance, a free health clinic for you & your dependents, a generous retirement plan, and much more?

Are you looking for career opportunities that provide top-notch benefits including paid vacation & sick leave, outstanding health & dental insurance, a free health clinic for you & your dependents, a generous retirement plan, and much more?

Travis County’s Facilities Management Department has great jobs that serve dozens of facilities across the county. We offer stable career options with training and tuition reimbursement available to get you to the next level in your career.

Performs journey electrician licensed level work in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical circuits/systems. Installs new and repairs existing systems, develops and maintains preventive maintenance schedules, and performs specialized tests. Performs all work in accordance with adopted building codes and uses appropriate safety procedures.

This is the first in a series of two electrician-related job classifications within the Skilled Trades job family. This classification may require work in secure facilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

• Responds to requests for system repairs.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs electrical systems. Makes recommendations regarding replacement of repairs of systems.
• Plans and develops routine maintenance schedules for systems. Performs preventive maintenance tasks on systems.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs electrical motors and generators.
• Researches and estimates time and materials needed and records time and materials used. Requests for needed tools, equipment, supplies and materials to perform assigned tasks. Tests, calibrates and repairs electronic and electrical equipment and controls.
• Obtains building permits, as required, from regulatory agencies for the construction of new systems.
• Operates a variety of technical test equipment, such as DC high voltage testers, multi-channel analog recorder, electronic meters and vibration test equipment. Performs special tests to determine problems with equipment/circuits.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs electrical motors and generators.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs electrical systems. Makes recommendations regarding replacement of repairs of systems.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

High School diploma or G.E.D. AND four (4) years' experience in the installation and repair of electrical control equipment, lighting fixtures and systems, motors, HVAC electrical systems and other types of electrical equipment.

OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

• State of Texas Electrician Journeyman License must be obtained within six (6) months of date of hire.
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Must pass a criminal background check for CJIS clearance.
• Applicants are required to successfully pass the background investigation, including fingerprint clearance.
• Must be able to work PM and overnight shifts as needed to meet the demands of Travis County.

• Electrical codes, related terminology, practices and procedures.
• Standard electrical maintenance and repair methods, materials, tools and equipment.
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