Power Distribution Electrician

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond.

UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , You Tube or Linked In .

Salary Range: $71,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Full Time

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 10/14/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is preferred

The Power Distribution Electrician performs service calls and work orders submitted by students, faculty, staff, and departments within the university to include maintaining records, and performs preventative maintenance work up to and including 13,800-volts. Trains lesser skilled personnel.

• Runs conduit, pulls wire, and installs and repairs electrical circuits. Performs electrical work related to air conditioning and refrigeration.
• Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as meg ohmmeter; troubleshoots and diagnoses electric systems to detect and repair function.
• Observes functioning of installed equipment or systems to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Assists and consults with outside contractors on electrical specifications and guidance concerning the remodeling, repair, and building of new structures.
• Works from ladders, scaffolding, and rooftops of buildings.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
• Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before complete of future walls, ceilings, and flooring. Prepares labor and material estimates for new electric projects.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, and modifies electrical systems including 13,800-volt primary to 480/277-volt transformers, 480-volts to 208/120-volt transformers.
• Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels from 24-volts up to and including 13,800-volts, and trains lesser skilled personnel on these higher voltage systems.
• Keeps current of changes in operational procedures, new equipment, and other related equipment; works in conjunction with other trades, staff personnel in support of daily job tasks; and informs appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems, or deficiencies and takes appropriate actions.
• Troubleshoots electrical system problems following detailed operational and maintenance procedures; performs installation and maintenance of existing electrical systems, new constructions, and special events.
• Maintains…