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Electrician - ApprenticeSouth Texas College • McAllen, TX, United States
Electrician - Apprentice

Electrician - Apprentice

South Texas College • McAllen, TX, United States
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Transcripts

Transcripts must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Foreign transcripts

Applicants submitting employment applications with foreign transcripts must provide transcript equivalency documentation from an approved evaluation service. The evaluation service must be a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation service links on the following site are provided by South Texas College for your convenience but are not affiliated with South Texas College : NACES Members

Job Description

Department : Facility Maintenance

General Statement of Job

The Electrician ensures the efficient operation of electrical systems and equipment.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions :

  • Performs a variety of skilled electrical work, as needed.
  • Ensures efficient operation of lighting and power systems through maintenance using established procedures, performance specifications and available equipment.
  • Performs preventative maintenance and equipment repairs according to schedule.
  • Repairs and / or replaces defective equipment to include ballast, light bulbs, transformers, etc.
  • Assists with inspections of new buildings under construction; reviews drawings, plans and submittals.
  • Troubleshoots programmable controls, sensors and other electronic devices.
  • Uses the college's work order system (CMMS) to note time spent and the work performed relative to specific work request.
  • Communicates with contractors and vendors, as needed.
  • Responds to radio calls (7 days / 24 hours).
  • Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
  • Prepares work order material by pulling from stock to meet technical and trade requirements.
  • Operates and conducts routine preventive maintenance on College vehicles; notifies appropriate personnel of any vehicle maintenance required.
  • Adheres to safety and health regulations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

    • Required Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • At least three (3) years of electrician work experience required.

    • Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret maps, plats, charts, plans, blueprints and / or electrical schematics.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations and / or policies and procedures pertaining to electrical systems.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of related machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repairs, and maintenance.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.
  • Ability to adapt to constant change and periods of fast-paced, high-intensity work situations.
  • Ability to work evenings and / or weekends as needed.
  • Ability to travel throughout the district daily; must be insurable under South Texas College's insurance policy for driving.
  • Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, customers or employees of organization.
  • Ability to apply practical understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

    • Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

  • Security Sensitive position : All applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy.
  • In addition, subject to federal background check.
  • Must have a valid Texas driver's license and be insurable under South Texas College's insurance policy for driving.
  • Must maintain authorization to drive College-owned vehicles.
  • Electrical Apprentice license or certificate required.

    • Physical Requirements

  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
  • Ascending or descending ladders (6 ft. up to 12 ft. on step ladders and up to 24 ft. extension ladders, roof hatch ladders), stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and / or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
  • Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
  • Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
  • Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
  • Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm
  • Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.
  • Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
  • Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
  • Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
  • Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
  • Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
  • Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
  • Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
  • Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
  • Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and / or fingers.
  • Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
  • Standing particularly for sustained periods of time.
  • Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
  • Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Shouting in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
  • Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and / or extensive reading. Including color, depth perception, and field vision.
  • Visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.
  • Visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and / or heavy equipment.
  • Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines; using measurement devices; and / or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
  • Mobility to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

    • Work Environment :

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock.

    • The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

    Minimum Compensation

    $18.75 Hourly

    Desired Start Date

    March 16, 2026

    Posting Close Date (No Close Date if Blank)

    23 February 2026 11 : 59pm

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