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Electrician

Salary

$30.75 - $37.62 Hourly

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

37058

Department

General Services

Opening Date

09/05/2025

Closing Date

9/12/2025 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: Property Management

Reporting Location: Various*

Workdays & Hours: M - F 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. On Call nights and weekends in a 2-month rotation*

Subject to change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The General Services Department (GSD) is seeking an Electrician who researches and analyzes causes of electrical failures; repairs, replaces and installs new equipment/components and related hardware to maximize function ability. The position will also be responsible for the following:

+ Provides preventive maintenance ensuring safe and clean operating conditions.

+ Will drive to troubleshoot, maintain, manage and upgrade existing electromechanical and electronic installations and systems.

+ Responds to emergency calls for various types of electrical failures and shutdowns.

+ Organizes, schedules and monitors work assignments.

+ Research technical product specifications.

+ Compares and evaluates vendors' product pricing to determine most competitive bid.

+ Inspects field locations to determine appropriate types and placement of electrical components for installation.

+ Assists in the inventory control management of electrical parts and components to provide appropriate supply levels.

+ Assists other trades as needed.

+ Must be willing to work overtime and be "on call" nights and weekends.

+ Will perform other duties as assigned.

May be required to pass a Houston Police Department Criminal Background check.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time. Working at heights in excess of 60' on a bucket truck or aerial platform. There are occasional exposures to extreme levels of temperature, air pollution, noise pollution, chemical gases and substances, and/or contagious diseases or physical trauma conditions of a short-term disabling nature, such as broken bones or temporary loss of sight or hearing. Requires the ability to make closely coordinated eye/hand movements within very fine tolerance and/or calibration demands; or the ability to make rapid closely coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within somewhat fine tolerance demands; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements within fine tolerances with large equipment as an extension of the worker.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a high school degree or a GED certificate.

Requires a successful completion of an apprentice electrician program approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training or the equivalent as recognized by the Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

No journey level experience is required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

A valid State of Texas Journeyman Electrician License is required. Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and comply with the City of Houston’s policy on driving.

May require a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to applicants with the following experience, skills, and/or knowledge:

+ Journeyman level in electrical construction and renovation

+ An electrical commercial service truck driver

+ Reading and understanding multi-meters

+ Terminating wires at Generators and ATS

+ Working with a bucket truck or scissor lift

+ Using a work order system

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. The department may administer a skills assessment.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES

This position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 18

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 393-8085.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-8085. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Wellness

+ Supplemental Insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability

+ Retirement pension

+ 457 deferred compensation plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ 10 days of vacation each year

+ 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

+ Compensable Sick Leave

+ Personal Leave

+ Flexible schedules

+ Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

+ Professional development opportunities

+ Transportation/parking plan

+ Section 125 pretax deductions

+ Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

+ Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

+ Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you a current employee of the City of Houston’s General Services Department?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Which option describes your highest completed level of education?

+ Less than a high school diploma or GED

+ High school diploma or GED

+ Associate degree or beyond

04

Have you successfully completed an apprentice electrician program approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, or the equivalent as recognized by the Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you possess a valid State of Texas Journeyman Electrician License? If yes, make sure to attach proof of your certification to this application.

+ Yes

+ No

06

What is the highest State of Texas Electrician License that you currently hold?

+ Journeyman License

+ Master Electrician

+ None of the above

07

Do you have a valid Texas driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of selection in compliance with the City of Houston Motor Vehicle Assignment and Use Policy (AP 2-2)?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Do you currently hold a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Which type of valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) do you hold?

+ A

+ B

+ Both A&B

+ I do not hold a CDL

10

How much experience as an electrician in a journeyman level capacity have you performed since obtaining your Journeyman Electrician license?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to less than 4 years

+ 4 to less than 8 years

+ 8 years or more

+ I have no experience

11

Briefly share your journeyman level experience in electrical construction and renovation. (“See my resume” is not an acceptable answer. If you do not have experience, please type “N/A”.)

12

How many years of experience do you have as an electrical commercial service truck driver?

+ Less than 1 year experience

+ 1 to less than 3 years

+ 3 years or more

+ I have no experience

13

How many years of experience working with a bucket truck or scissor lift do you have?

+ Less than 6 months

+ 6 months but less than 1 year

+ 1 year but less than 3 years

+ 3 years or more

+ I have no experience

14

How much professional experience do you have reading and understanding multi-meters?

+ Less than 6 months

+ 6 months but less than 1 year

+ 1 year but less than 3 years

+ 3 years or more

+ I have no experience

15

Briefly share what work order systems you have worked with. (“See my resume” is not an acceptable answer. If you do not have experience, please type “N/A”.)

16

How much experience do you have terminating wires at generators and ATS?

+ Less than 6 months

+ 6 months but less than 1 year

+ 1 year but less than 3 years

+ 3 years or more

+ I have no experience

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