Reports to: Director, Maintenance & Operations

Job Status: Non-exempt

Position Summary

The Electrician is responsible for installing and maintaining the electrical wiring, fixtures, and systems on campus.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform general electric maintenance, installation, and repair work.
• Determine the electrical scope of work to include location, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Install, repair wiring, conduit, electrical fixtures, apparatus, control equipment, locate and repair defective lines, operate scissor and boom lifts for high areas.
• Identify all tools required for tasks and identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Estimate time, material, and labor costs for maintenance and repair projects.
• Assist mechanics in assembly and work performance, demolition, cleaning, and removing debris.
• Process work orders.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Adhere to university and industry safety standards.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• High School or GED with course work in the skilled crafts or training.
• Journeymen license preferred.
• Four years of experience in electrical repairs and installations under Master Electrician.
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Strong collaborative skills.
• Ability to perform general electric maintenance, installation, and repair work.
• Ability to use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to frequently walk, kneel, bend, crawl, stoop, and climb.

Additional Information:

Houston Baptist University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws of the University sets forth a statement of belief which each University employee is expected to support and personify. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of personnel.

**Disclaimer**

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