Job Posting Title: Electrician (Swing Shift)
Hiring Department: Facilities Services
Location: Austin, TX
Working Hours: 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, shift between 3:00 PM and 1:30 AM, possible overtime, weekends and holidays
General Notes
Join the Facilities Operations and Maintenance team providing outstanding maintenance services backed by licensed and certified technicians. The team is organized into zone-based structure with flexible work hours and technology to meet operational goals. Your work supports the University of Texas at Austin and contributes to operational excellence and enhanced student experience.
The position requires authorization to work in the US without sponsorship, passing a criminal background check, and occasional on-call work. Shift differential applies.
Purpose
Performs journey level work installing, maintaining, repairing, and servicing electrical systems.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, install, and replace building and equipment electrical/electronic systems up to 600 volts.
- Perform preventive maintenance using specialty equipment to test, measure, and correct deficiencies.
- Generate material lists, acquire materials, keep accurate records, and maintain daily reports.
- Inspect work for compliance with safety and building codes.
- Assist team members to achieve shop goals.
- Provide timely customer service and keep supervisors updated on work status.
- Participate in on-call program and complete paperwork accurately and timely.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Three years experience as journey level electrician and troubleshooting electrical systems.
- Journeyman electrical license recognized by City of Austin.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's degree or vocational/technical training.
- More than three years journey-level experience.
- Master Electrician license.
- Experience in another maintenance trade, stable work history, and experience at UT Austin or higher education institution.
- Completion of Leader Development Program.
Salary Range
$61,857 plus depending on qualifications, with shift differential of $4,639 per year.
Working Conditions
- Use of personal protective equipment, work in varied environmental conditions including extreme temperatures, chemicals, biohazards, electrical and mechanical hazards.
- Physical tasks include climbing stairs and ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs, manual dexterity, repetitive keyboard use.
- May work extended shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and in confined spaces, elevated areas.
- Essential personnel status during emergencies and university closures.
Work Shift
- Shift between 3:00 PM and 1:30 AM Monday-Friday.
- 40 hour work week, five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days.
- Possible overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- Three work references, including one supervisor
- Letter of interest
