Electrician
The University of Texas at Arlington

Job Info

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Posting Number:

S05892P

Position Title:

Electrician

Department:

Facilities Mgmt_Utilities

Location:

Arlington

Job Family:

Facilities/Construction

Position Status:

Full-time

Work Hours:

Standard

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.

Open to:

External and Internal

Salary:

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Duration:

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Benefits at UTA:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits

To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php

University Information:

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Job Summary:

To provide journeyman level repairs, maintenance, installation, testing and service of electrical systems. Responsible for the prompt performance of assigned electrical and related duties. Including the supervision of semi-skilled workers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installs new electrical services to buildings and extends old services. This includes:
  • The removal of old feeders, underground trenching to location and the sizing and pulling of new conduit and feeders per NEC.
  • Removing old electrical switchgear and installing new.
  • Replacing breakers in switchgear and panels.

• Installs, maintains, tests and repairs electric motors, transformers, generators, control panels, switches, circuit breakers, outlets, fixtures, fittings and accessories. This includes:
  • the layout and installation of luminaries, working on energized parts, tracing out electrical circuits, installing new generators and ATS, installing new transformers and installing new outlets and switches in remodeled renovations.
• Installs electrical conduit for feeders and branch circuits. This includes:
  • sizing the conduit, feeders and branch circuits per the (NEC) National Electrical Code.
  • Must have knowledge of conduit benders(power benders and hand benders) and conduit power traders ( pony threader, power threader and hog head threader).
• Installs and repairs underground electrical conduit and wire for pole lighting and services. This includes:
  • Digging or running a trencher for new underground conduit, laying out the locations of new pole lighting or services, repairing broken underground conduits, tracing out underground damaged wires and replacing them with new and locating underground electrical for DIGTESS.
• Installs magnetic starters, disconnects, and motor rated switches for HVAC and plumbing equipment, ballast and tombstones for light fixtures, flood and street lighting.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Respond to on call emergencies before/during/after hours of operation. This includes:
  • Fires, electrical outages, floods and icy conditions.
  • Electrician must have knowledge of campus electrical distribution.
  • Must be able to identify the problem, plan for the appropriate action, communicate severity and fix the problem. This also includes carrying an on-call phone.
• Must have experience in the demo of existing and new electrical renovation projects throughout the campus. This includes:
  • Reading blue prints, tracking cost, writing change orders, sizing panels, the layout of outlets, switches and luminaries.
  • Also includes calculating loads and installing conduit and wire for new feeders and branch circuits.
  • All installation must follow campus specifications and the National Electrical Code.
• Install new electrical needed for research equipment, assist HVAC, Plumbing and housing departments with troubleshooting and installations.
• Assist with the installation of electrical for special events. This includes:
  • Concerts, student move-in, homecoming, graduation ceremonies, Special Olympics, special dinners, student welcoming day, sporting events and other student activity events.
• Must be able to pass and maintain yearly training. This includes:
  • Electrical continuing education, hazardous communication, security training, drivers education, first aid training, asbestos training, boom lift training, scissor lift training, bucket truck training, NFPA 70 training and fork lift training.
• Must be able to take over supervision of other electrical personnel when supervisors are not on campus.
• Drive a UTA owned vehicle.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience,
• Electrical journeyman's license.
• Five (5) years experience as a licensed electrical journeyman.
• Valid Texas class "C" driver's license or state equivalent to operate a personal vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be accurate in all phases of work performed.
• Must have working knowledge and experience of medium voltage (15kv) terminations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to operate one-man lifts, boom lifts, bucket truck and scissor lifts.
• Capable of using meters and related equipment.
• Knowledge of computer-based work order system.
• Knowledge and function of electrical material.
• Ability to use hand and power tools common to the electrical trade.
• Knowledge and function of electrical material.
• Ability to effectively execute oral and written instruction in English.
• Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.

Other Requirements :

• Alertness and careful attention is required to avoid injury to self and others.

Working Conditions:

• Conditions do involve exposure to all weather elements and medium to high voltage electrical.
• Must be able to work off of ladders, scaffolding, and tops/roofs of buildings.
• Working conditions are considered acceptable, but occasionally involve exposure to one or more disagreeable elements such as biohazards, toxic lab chemicals, poisonous gases dust, dirt, and the need to work in confined spaces, extreme cold or hot and all weather conditions.

Special Conditions for Eligibility:

• Must have Texas electrical license before starting employment and be familiar with NFPAA 70,101 and 1.

CBC Requirement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations:

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Number of Vacancies:

1

Minimum Number of References Required:

3

Maximum Number of References Accepted:

3

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

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