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Job Title

Islander Housing Electrician

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Housing Maintenance

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

Learn more information here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwQR4HbGJu0) !

PURPOSE

The Islander Housing Electrician, troubleshoots and repairs electrical controls. Lays out and installs new electrical secondary service including panels, breakers, disconnects, and switches.

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Electrical

Percent Effort: 90%

+ Dismantles electrical components and replaces defective electrical or mechanical parts

+ Installs and maintains various types of switches, lighting fixtures, generators, circuit breakers, appliances and other involved in residential units.

+ Installs and monitors performance of installed electrical equipment for hazards, adjustments, or replacement.

+ Installs grounding leads.

+ Lays out, assembles, installs, tests, repairs, and adjusts electrical fixtures, apparatus, equipment, wiring, and new services to include panels, breakers, and conduit.

+ Mounts lighting fixtures into position and completes circuits according to diagram specifications.

+ Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances using appropriate tools and testing instruments.

+ Troubleshoots and repairs electric controls.

+ Operate a TAMUCC vehicle and/or golf cart to navigate to and from worksites.

Functional Area 2: Maintenance

Percent Effort: 5%

+ Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

+ Interprets and applies blueprints to plan electrical repairs and modifications.

Functional Area 3: Other

Percent Effort: 5%

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

+ High school diploma or GED

+ Four (4) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

+ Additional experience/education may be considered as a substitute for the minimum qualifications required:

+ Eight (8) years of full-time experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

+ Associate’s degree with two (2) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

+ Bachelor’s degree.

+ Possession of a current State of Texas TDLR Journeyman Electrician's License

+ Maintain a valid Driver License.

+ Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with residents, staff, and contractors.

+ Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

+ Must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs, and work in cramped or awkward positions for extended periods of time.

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Ability to isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment.

+ Ability to install and maintain, lighting fixtures, generators, circuit breakers, and other electrical components.

+ Knowledge of electrical systems including planning additions or modifications on secondary circuits.

+ Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.

+ Ability to install grounding leads.

+ Ability to read commercial electrical blueprints and apply NEC through the full range of commercial and industrial maintenance and construction work.

+ Ability to install and maintain lighting fixtures, generators, circuit breakers, and other electrical components as appropriate to the position.

+ Ability to use appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment to repair, install, replace, and test electrical circuits, equipment and appliances.

+ Ability to diagnose and repair electrical controls, and equipment.

SALARY: up to $23.42/hourly.

+ $48,713.60/annually, approximately.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php) and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance (https://assets.system.tamus.edu/files/benefits/website/BenefitsGuide.pdf)

+ Medical

+ $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

+ Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

+ Employee and Spouse

+ Employee and Children

+ Employee and Family coverage

+ Dental & Vision

+ Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

On-campus wellness opportunities (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/wellness-resources.php)

Work Life Solutions:

+ Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/tuition/index.php)

+ Public Loan Forgiveness

+ Book scholarships

+ 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/retirement-programs.php)

+ Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

+ Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/time-off/index.php)

+ 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

+ 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

+ 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

+ 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.