Electrician - Denton, United States - University of North Texas at Dallas

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Position Details
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UNT System Overview
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Posting Title
Electrician

Department
UNT-Facilities-Gen-152000

Job Location
Denton

Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time

Retirement Eligibility
TRS Eligible

Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit .

Salary Information
Salary commensurate with experience. (Additional pay may be approved for certain licenses and certifications)

Department Summary
The Maintenance division consists of seven Departments: Custodial Services, Grounds Department, Electrical Maintenance, Utilities Maintenance, Structural Maintenance, Construction Services, and Auxiliary Services. For additional information on the Facilities Maintenance department you may visit our website at:

The Facilities Maintenance Department supports the academic, research, housing, and dining facility needs for the University of North Texas while providing responsible stewardship and efficient operation of the University's physical assets. The Facilities Maintenance team performs routine and preventative maintenance and repairs of the campus buildings and utility infrastructure. Grounds services provides an aesthetically pleasing environment for University faculty, staff, students, and visitors by maintaining all campus turf, landscapes, irrigation system, litter control, solid waste management and recycling. Facilities Maintenance maintains, repairs, constructs, and renovates University facilities and installed systems in accordance with applicable codes and regulations, and in conformance with University policies and standards.

The Facilities organization at UNT is a service provider comprised of the following divisions: Facilities Planning Design & Construction (PDC); Facilities Maintenance (FM) and Facilities Support & Services (FSS). We are responsible for the planning, renovation, maintenance and repair of university buildings and facilities, as well as other services playing an essential role to the mission of the University of North Texas. Facilities has over 325 employees who lead the way in caring for and operating over 175 facilities across 960 acres of property. Our goal is to provide world-class support for the University by ensuring safe, reliable, efficient facility and utility operations delivered with outstanding customer service and effective stewardship of resources and the environment. For additional information on Facilities, you may visit our website at:

Position Overview
This position is responsible for advanced skilled craftwork that involves electrical work. Duties include installation, maintenance, repair, and service of building systems and requires advanced skills in a primary craft and may require limited competency in a secondary craft.

• Maintains and repairs motors, relays, magnetic starters, transformers and installs new and additional electrical work and remodeling.

• Runs electrical conduit for installation of new equipment and wiring; installs and interconnects transformers; repairs, maintains, alters and erects any wiring apparatus.

• Inspects and tests electrical lighting, signal, communication and power circuits and equipment.

• Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment, using suitable testing instruments, and either repairs or replaces the equipment as required.

• Replaces faulty switches, sockets, plugs, fuses, insulators, and other simple elements of electrical systems, fixes and appliances.

• As required, estimates materials needed and record time and materials expended on each work order.
* Other duties as assigned.
** This position is considered to be essential personnel, and may require working overtime, which could include nights and weekends as needed.

Additional Posting Details

Minimum Qualifications
Five years of experience in maintenance/repair or related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the electrical symbols and interpretation of building and electrical prints.

• Knowledge of and skill in use of standard tools, equipment, materials, methods, and practices of general maintenance task; knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of general maintenance; knowledge of blueprints, schematics, and working drawings.

• Ability to use basic shop math applications.

• Ability to locate and identify problems in appropriate building system or equipment and to plan and execute necessary repairs.

• Physical ability to perform moderately heavy physical work which includes lifting and crawling, and to remain outdoors in inclement weather.

• Knowledge of appropriate safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications
* Be able to read and understand electrical drawings.
* Five (5) to Six (6) years experience in the electrical trade.
* Thorough knowledge in the use of specialized electrical tools, meters and other
devices.

Required License / Registration / Certification
Possession of a valid Texas driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment; ability to drive a vehicle and maintain coverage under University liability insurance policy, if required to drive University vehicles.

Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
8 am – 5 pm

Driving University Vehicle
Yes

Security Sensitive
This is a security sensitive position.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

Classification Title
Electrician

Physical Requirements
Carrying, Cleaning, Climbing, Crawling, Driving, Kneeling, Lifting up to 50 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate

Job Duties

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Performs repairs on campus electrical systems including lighting, lighting controls, and power distribution. Provides assistance and instruction to junior team members.

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Performs preventive maintenance and checks on campus electrical systems including lighting, lighting controls, and power distribution. Provides assistance and instruction to junior team members.

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Performs intalls of new electrical and lighting equipment. Aquires and maintains knowledge of campus lighting and electrical power systems. Provides assistance and instruction to junior team members.

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Maintains tools in good working order. Makes tool and material requests to supervisor, or senior team member. Maintains cleanliness of shop, electrical spaces on campus, and university vehicles. Picks up trash on campus when it is encountered.

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Communicates with the requestors of work orders assigned. Attends position spectific training as available. Performs all other dutues assigned by Failities Maintenance supervisor, manager, or director.

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Consistently completes expected duties in a timely manner without constant supervision. Accepts responsibility for own work and follows through on commitments.

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Promotes Facilities' core values of Service, Integrity, and Excellence by conducting oneself in a manner that is respectful, honest, ethical, and customer focused.

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Committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment.

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Demonstrates punctuality and follows policies and procedures for absences, time and attendance

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S7434P

Position End Date (if temporary)

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must submit a resume with their online application.

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