Electrician Ii

ELECTRICIAN II

Posting Number: SRGV
8875

Number of Vacancies : 2

Location:

Edinburg, Texas
Department:
Campus Facilities Operations
FLSA:
Non-Exempt

To provide journeyman level installation, maintenance, and service of electrical/electronic systems. Responsible for the safe and prompt performance of the maintenance, operation, repair and installation of electrical/electronic systems, fixtures, apparatus, and equipment and other assigned duties.

• Runs conduit, pulls wire and installs circuits for electrically driven units.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs a wide variety of electrical motors, generators, fans, sterilizers, lamps, control panels, switches, circuit breakers, outlets, fixtures, timers, magnetic starters, all lighting, and other electrical/electronic equipment.
• Performs electrical work as may relate to air-conditioning or refrigeration.
• Performs preventative or corrective maintenance tasks and detailed inspection of electrical systems.
• Keeps current of changes in operating procedures, new equipment, and other related equipment.
• Informs appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems, or deficiencies and takes appropriate action.
• May perform manual labor such as digging or heavy lifting and other duties as required.
• May assist journeymen in other trades or other assigned to preventative maintenance, renovation, or minor construction.
• May be required to carry a pager and be on call.
• May be responsible for the supervision of semi-skilled or unskilled workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Some specific instructions from a leader or other assigned supervisor. Changes and implementation of plans from working drawings are often made by the incumbent.

Frequently supervises from one to five semi-skilled or unskilled workers.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Vocational school electrical and electronic training.

Journeyman electrician license. As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business.

Five (5) years of skilled/journeyman level experience, including electrical maintenance, repair, and installation.

Five (5) or more years of the above experience.

Skill in the use of hand tools common to the electrical trade and the use of meters and other test equipment. Use of refrigeration gauges, leak detectors, etc.

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Exposure to outside environments, hot, dry, wet, and cold; some work in restricted spaces, exposure to dust, and other duties and working conditions may create bodily strain and discomfort. Duties may involve the lifting and moving of heavy objects, stooping, crawling, climbing, reaching, and other activities requiring physical exertion. Danger of falls, electrical shock, burns, and hazards and conditions inherent to the trade or assignment.

UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

N/A

Full-Time

Commensurate with Experience

Commensurate with Experience

03/20/2026

No

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment.

We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.