ELECTRICIAN

ELECTRICIAN I

Posting Number: SRGV
9093

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Department: Campus Facilities Operations

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Scope of Job: To provide journeyman level installation, maintenance, and serviceof electrical/electronic systems skills. Responsible for the prompt performance of assigned electrical/electronic and related duties.

Description of Duties:

• Runs conduit, pulls wire and installs circuits for electrically driven units.
• Installs, maintains and repairs a wide variety of electrical systems including, but not limited to, electrical motors,generators, circuit breakers, outlets, fixtures, fittings, conduit,wiring, timers, starters and all lighting.
• Performs electrical work as may related to air-conditioning or refrigeration.
• May be required to perform manual labor such as digging orheavy lifting or other duties as required.
• May be required to carry a pager and be on call.
• Assists other trades in the performance of assigned duties.
• May be required to make changes and implementation of plansfrom working drawings.
• May coordinate efforts of electronic specialists when projects require both skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received: Some specific instructions from a leader or other assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given: May supervise apprentice electricians.

Required

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education: Vocational school electrical and electronic training.

Licenses/Certifications: Journeyman electrician license.

As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate aUniversity-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subjectto a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six(36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).

Required Experience: Three (3) years of experience in electrical maintenance, repair, or installation.

Preferred Experience: More years of the above experience.

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

Working Conditions: Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties.

Exposure to outside environments, hot, dry, wet, and cold; somework in restricted spaces, exposure to dust, some duties and working conditions may create bodily strain and discomfort. Dutiesmay involve the lifting and moving of heavy objects, stooping,crawling, climbing, reaching, and other activities requiring physical exertion. Danger of falls, electrical shock and burns, and hazards and conditions inherent to the trade or assignment. UTRGVis a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other: To the extent this position requires the holder to research, workon, 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.

Physical Capabilities: N/A

Employment Category: Full-Time

Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date: 08/07/2026

Grant Funded Position: No

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EEO Statement: It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley topromote 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.