ELECTRICIAN

$30,806 - $600,000/Yr

Industrial Development Authority Of The City Of Houston Missouri - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

About the position

The Electrician position at the Houston Airport System is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, managing, and upgrading electromechanical systems to ensure safe and efficient electricity distribution across airport facilities. This role involves performing journeyman level electrical work, responding to emergency calls, and managing lighting systems for terminals and surrounding areas. The Electrician will work in a dynamic environment that requires flexibility in work hours, including shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, maintains, manages and upgrades existing electromechanical and electronic installations and systems.
• Researches and analyzes causes of failures.
• Repairs, replaces, and installs new equipment/components and related hardware to maximize functionality.
• Provides preventive maintenance ensuring safe and clean operating conditions.
• Prepares and updates various records, logs and reports related to the work being performed.
• 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 product prices from vendors to determine the most competitive bid.
• Assists in the inventory control management of electrical parts and components to provide appropriate supply levels.
• Inspects field locations to determine appropriate types and placement of electrical components for installation.

Requirements

• Requires a high school degree or a GED certificate.
• Requires successful completion of an Apprentice Electrician program approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training or equivalent.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• A Journeyman Electrician License for 5+ years.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, schematics, and design specifications.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Codes and experience with electrical tools, meters, and materials in a commercial setting.
• Experience in high voltage (15 KV), primary distribution and emergency generators, and commercial/industrial experience including control systems, preventative maintenance programs, UPS, and PLC.
• Knowledge of airfield lighting materials and applications is a plus.
• A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Benefits

• 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