Electrician

The City of Sugar Land is seeking a full-time Electrician in the Facilities Division of the Public Works Department.

Our trailblazing culture focuses on our employees, our citizens and the services we provide to our community. We are a data-driven and innovative full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. We pay our Electrician a starting salary of $66,019 – $85,592 depending on your qualifications and experience.

We also offer great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment, including:
City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code; and a positive team-oriented culture stemming from a long-term commitment to innovation and inclusion.

• City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options;
• City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability;
• Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield;
• 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion;
• A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1;
• Paid sick leave;
• Paid Parental Leave;
• A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City;
• You won’t contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan;
• Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment;
• On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); and
• Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP…

• Performs skilled installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems including feeders, branch circuits, panels, switch gear, lighting, receptacles, motor controls, transformers, and emergency power systems.
• Inspects, tests, and repairs electrical distribution systems, generators, transfer switches, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units, and related control systems.
• Performs installation and maintenance of conduit, conductors, and raceway systems in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and City standards.
• Performs installation, termination, and troubleshooting of low-voltage wiring, control circuits, and communication cabling, including lighting controls, BAS signal wiring, and other low-voltage systems supporting facility operations.
• Maintains and services electrical components of Building Automation Systems (BAS) and coordinates with HVAC staff or BAS technicians to ensure proper function of controlled systems.
• Installs and maintains lighting control systems, exit/emergency lighting, and energy-saving devices.
• Ensures compliance with all City, local, state, and federal electrical codes, building standards, and safety regulations, including Lockout/Tag Out (LOTO) and confined space requirements.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Required to work as an essential employee before, during, and after emergencies or disasters.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Facilities Services Supervisor or their designee.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree or completion of a formal electrical apprenticeship program preferred.

• Four (4) years or more of progressively responsible experience as a licensed electrician performing installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial or industrial electrical systems. Experience in municipal, institutional, or multi-building environments preferred.

• Valid Texas Driver License required.
• A Valid Texas Journeyman or Maintenance Electrician license is required. Master's preferred.
• BAS…