Electrician III

Hiring Department: Facilities Services

Reports To: Facilities Research Support Supervisor

Job Location: El Paso, Texas (On Site)

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 7:00am- 3:30pm. Work schedule may vary, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.

FLSA status: Non-exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume

Note: A list of three references will be requested at the time of interview.

Provides journeyman-level installation, maintenance, repair and service of electrical systems to the University. Serves as crew leader and manages the electricians as instructed by the supervisor.

Leads and gives directions to skilled or unskilled workers and maintenance workers; supervises and coordinates activities of electricians in conjunction with and in the absence of the Supervisor and manages projects and work load assignments.

Prepares and assigns work schedules, on-call rotations and work assignments for subordinates.

Trains new and current employees engaged in maintenance and operation of electrical systems, and power distribution networks.

Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and ensures appropriate performance of assigned duties.

Runs conduit, pulls wire, installs circuits or electrically driven units.

Installs, maintains, and repairs a wide variety of electrical motors, generators, fans, lamps and scientific laboratory equipment.

Performs work as may relate to fiber optic, alarm and other electrical and electronic systems.

Works with high voltage, up to 15,000 volts.

Trouble shoots systems to determine root cause of the problem and necessary corrective measures.

Implements plans from working drawings.

Generates reports and assists in preparing estimates and special projects.

Works various schedules and is required to carry a pager and be On-call.

Coordinates installation with contractors, obtains quotes, and supervises work as required by the department.

Ensure research equipment installations are done as per the specifications of the manufacturer.

Functions as a point of contact for researchers needed electrical specifications for equipment.

Provide oversight and/or maintenance for specialized research equipment including but not limited to: autoclaves, cold rooms, environmental chambers, -80 C Freezers, incinerators, steam boilers, deaerators, air compressors, vacuum pumps, and HVAC systems.

Frequently works without direct supervision.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Associate’s Degree.

and

Experience: 5 years experience related to the statement of duties and responsibilities.

Note: This position requires a valid, state issued drivers license.

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

UTEP is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan. Built around the institution’s core strengths—its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships—the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University’s regional impact and national stature.

What UTEP Offers:

• Benefit Package includes: Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform
• Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long - term disability plans
• Retirement Programs
• Longevity Pay
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts & Perks
• Employee Education Assistance program
• And much more! Visit our Benefits Summary Page for more information on our additional benefits.

Disclaimer: Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment.

Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.