What are the responsibilities and job description for the ELECTRICIAN I position at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
To provide journeyman level installation, maintenance, and service of electrical/electronic systems skills. Responsible for the prompt performance of assigned electrical/electronic and related duties.
Description of Duties
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 a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-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 and the 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; some work in restricted spaces, exposure to dust, some duties and working conditions may create bodily strain and discomfort. Duties may 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. UTRGV is 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, work on, 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 11/24/2025 Grant Funded Position No If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
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 or heavy 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 plans from working drawings.
- May coordinate efforts of electronic specialists when projects require both skills.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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 a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-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 and the 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; some work in restricted spaces, exposure to dust, some duties and working conditions may create bodily strain and discomfort. Duties may 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. UTRGV is 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, work on, 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 11/24/2025 Grant Funded Position No If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date