Electrician III - State Hospital - Maximum Security Unit (MSU

Date:
Aug 11, 2026

Location:

HARLINGEN, TX

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Functional

Title:

Electrician III
- State Hospital
- Maximum Security Unit (MSU)

Job Title: Electrician III

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Plant Maintenance

Posting Number: 19726

Closing Date: 11/09/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Salary Range: $4,263.16 - $6,779.16

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-20

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 10%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Rio Grande State Center

Job Location City: HARLINGEN

Job Location Address: 1401 S RANGERVILLE RD

Other Locations:

MOS Codes: ,,,6432,12Q,12R,15F,3E0X1,3E0X2,AE,AET,AMT,CE,EM,ET,GM,IC

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

Performs advanced (senior-level) work in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and circuits at the facility. Installs and repairs electrical systems, circuits, apparatus, and electrical components of machinery and equipment. Inspects, tests, and troubleshoots electrical equipment, lighting, and power circuits. Coordinates electrical repairs performed by others. Advises others on electrical issues when planning maintenance projects. Participates in planning long-range electrical maintenance programs as part of the maintenance team.

Maintains and renovates electrical services. Processes paperwork related to work orders, projects, and material requisitions. Assigns work to others qualified to perform the work. Trains, coordinates, and leads the work of others in the maintenance department on projects involving electrical work. Maintains and oversees records. Works under limited supervision of the plant manager, assistant plant manager (or other appropriate supervisor depending on facility structure), with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

This position may also be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations.

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.
• Anticipates and recognizes failures in the operation of equipment. Correctly identifies the cause of the system or equipment failure and identifies the necessary corrective action. Takes proactive action to prevent failures.
• Acts as a lead worker for electrical maintenance or repair projects. Collaborate with maintenance supervisors to establish work schedules and assign appropriate staff. Trains employees on electrical-related equipment, procedures, and safety practices. Maintains training records. Delegates electrical work to those qualified to perform it and oversees their work.
• Performs inspections, adjustments, maintenance, and repair work in accordance with recognized codes and standards for electrical work to ensure proper…