The University of Texas at San Antonio
Power Distribution Electrician
The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
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Power Distribution Electrician
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The University of Texas at San Antonio .
Post date: 5 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.
Position Information UT San Antonio is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university serving approximately 42,000 students across 320 academic programs. It is the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution.
Salary & Benefits
Salary Range : $65,000 – $67,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Job Type : Full Time.
Posting Close Date : Applications accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 01/16/2026.
Required Application Materials
Resume
Cover Letter (preferred)
Job Summary The Power Distribution Electrician performs service calls and work orders submitted by students, faculty, staff, and departments to maintain records and perform preventative maintenance up to and including 13,800 volts. The role includes training lesser skilled personnel.
Core Responsibilities
Run conduit, pull wire, install and repair electrical circuits; perform work related to air conditioning and refrigeration.
Test circuit continuity and troubleshoot electric systems to detect and repair functions.
Observe installed equipment to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
Assist and consult with outside contractors on electrical specifications and guidance for remodeling, repair, and new build projects.
Work from ladders, scaffolding, and building rooftops.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Plan new or modified installations to minimize material waste and ensure future maintenance accessibility.
Prepare sketches, understand diagrams or blueprints, and prepare estimates for new electric projects.
Install, maintain, repair, and modify electrical systems including 13,800‑volt primary to 480/277‑volt transformers.
Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit‑breaker panels up to 13,800 volts; train lesser skilled personnel.
Stay current on operational procedures, new equipment, and collaborate with other trades and staff.
Troubleshoot electrical system problems following detailed procedures.
Maintain knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
Assist in design and construction of electrical systems.
Lead, manage, and coordinate work with skilled or unskilled workers when absent of immediate supervisor.
Operate and modify electrical systems including motors, VFDs, generators, transformers, and lab equipment.
Perform preventive or corrective maintenance and detailed inspection of electrical and mechanical systems.
Operate and maintain 15kV switchgear and distribution systems.
Generate reports and assist in project estimates.
Promote safety by reporting unsafe situations and following university safety protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Current Texas Master Electrician License.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
High school graduate or equivalent.
10 years of journeyman‑level commercial/industrial electrical experience, including minimum 2 years at journeyman or master level in terminating, troubleshooting, repairing, or operating 13,800‑volt distribution systems.
1-year supervisory experience.
Ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio infrastructure.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Advanced knowledge of the National Electrical Code and state/local building codes.
Proficiency with power tools and trade hand tools.
Experience with electrical measurement and diagnostic equipment.
Operating knowledge of high lifts, bucket/boom trucks, and manual lifts.
Knowledge of energy‑efficient equipment and products.
Ability to install and maintain motors, welding equipment, lighting fixtures, generators, circuit breakers, and transformers.
Diagnostic skills for electrical controls and PLCs.
Advanced installation, troubleshooting, construction, and maintenance skills.
Ability to read commercial electrical blueprints and apply NEC.
Teamwork and individual work capability.
Critical thinking and problem‑solving.
Confidentiality and data privacy knowledge.
Task management and prioritization.
Continuous learning and application of new technologies.
Interpersonal and communication skills across diverse backgrounds.
Working Conditions
Indoor and outdoor environments.
Exposure to variable weather and physical hazards such as working in elevated and confined spaces.
Exposure to mechanical, electrical, and laboratory environments.
Potential exposure to toxic, biological, and chemical hazards in some laboratory spaces.
Exposure to construction hazards, medium voltages (15 kV), confined spaces, high noise levels, and energized equipment.
Requires personal protective equipment (PPE) such as steel‑toe shoes, eye protection, hard hats, back belts, harnesses, ear protection, respirators, and arc‑flash gear.
Uniform retention and maintenance.
Stand‑by call status with pager, cell phone, or two‑way radio; responds to after‑hours emergencies.
Potential shift work, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Physical Demands
Standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, and hearing required.
Climbing ladders, stairways, and working on rooftops.
Operating in confined spaces such as ceilings, crawlspaces, and manholes.
Reaching overhead or below shoulder level.
Repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and fingers.
Operating machinery and power tools.
Visual acuity for operating tools in close proximity.
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions.
Exertion up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20 lbs frequently, and 10 lbs constantly.
Other Information This position is primarily on campus; travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility. The position requires a successful background check, verification of a valid driver’s license and motor‑vehicle record, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States by hire date.
Equal Employment Opportunity As an equal‑employment‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer, the University promotes and ensures equal opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the affirmative action program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
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Power Distribution Electrician
role at
The University of Texas at San Antonio .
Post date: 5 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.
Position Information UT San Antonio is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university serving approximately 42,000 students across 320 academic programs. It is the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution.
Salary & Benefits
Salary Range : $65,000 – $67,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Job Type : Full Time.
Posting Close Date : Applications accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 01/16/2026.
Required Application Materials
Resume
Cover Letter (preferred)
Job Summary The Power Distribution Electrician performs service calls and work orders submitted by students, faculty, staff, and departments to maintain records and perform preventative maintenance up to and including 13,800 volts. The role includes training lesser skilled personnel.
Core Responsibilities
Run conduit, pull wire, install and repair electrical circuits; perform work related to air conditioning and refrigeration.
Test circuit continuity and troubleshoot electric systems to detect and repair functions.
Observe installed equipment to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
Assist and consult with outside contractors on electrical specifications and guidance for remodeling, repair, and new build projects.
Work from ladders, scaffolding, and building rooftops.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Plan new or modified installations to minimize material waste and ensure future maintenance accessibility.
Prepare sketches, understand diagrams or blueprints, and prepare estimates for new electric projects.
Install, maintain, repair, and modify electrical systems including 13,800‑volt primary to 480/277‑volt transformers.
Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit‑breaker panels up to 13,800 volts; train lesser skilled personnel.
Stay current on operational procedures, new equipment, and collaborate with other trades and staff.
Troubleshoot electrical system problems following detailed procedures.
Maintain knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
Assist in design and construction of electrical systems.
Lead, manage, and coordinate work with skilled or unskilled workers when absent of immediate supervisor.
Operate and modify electrical systems including motors, VFDs, generators, transformers, and lab equipment.
Perform preventive or corrective maintenance and detailed inspection of electrical and mechanical systems.
Operate and maintain 15kV switchgear and distribution systems.
Generate reports and assist in project estimates.
Promote safety by reporting unsafe situations and following university safety protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Current Texas Master Electrician License.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
High school graduate or equivalent.
10 years of journeyman‑level commercial/industrial electrical experience, including minimum 2 years at journeyman or master level in terminating, troubleshooting, repairing, or operating 13,800‑volt distribution systems.
1-year supervisory experience.
Ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio infrastructure.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Advanced knowledge of the National Electrical Code and state/local building codes.
Proficiency with power tools and trade hand tools.
Experience with electrical measurement and diagnostic equipment.
Operating knowledge of high lifts, bucket/boom trucks, and manual lifts.
Knowledge of energy‑efficient equipment and products.
Ability to install and maintain motors, welding equipment, lighting fixtures, generators, circuit breakers, and transformers.
Diagnostic skills for electrical controls and PLCs.
Advanced installation, troubleshooting, construction, and maintenance skills.
Ability to read commercial electrical blueprints and apply NEC.
Teamwork and individual work capability.
Critical thinking and problem‑solving.
Confidentiality and data privacy knowledge.
Task management and prioritization.
Continuous learning and application of new technologies.
Interpersonal and communication skills across diverse backgrounds.
Working Conditions
Indoor and outdoor environments.
Exposure to variable weather and physical hazards such as working in elevated and confined spaces.
Exposure to mechanical, electrical, and laboratory environments.
Potential exposure to toxic, biological, and chemical hazards in some laboratory spaces.
Exposure to construction hazards, medium voltages (15 kV), confined spaces, high noise levels, and energized equipment.
Requires personal protective equipment (PPE) such as steel‑toe shoes, eye protection, hard hats, back belts, harnesses, ear protection, respirators, and arc‑flash gear.
Uniform retention and maintenance.
Stand‑by call status with pager, cell phone, or two‑way radio; responds to after‑hours emergencies.
Potential shift work, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Physical Demands
Standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, and hearing required.
Climbing ladders, stairways, and working on rooftops.
Operating in confined spaces such as ceilings, crawlspaces, and manholes.
Reaching overhead or below shoulder level.
Repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and fingers.
Operating machinery and power tools.
Visual acuity for operating tools in close proximity.
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions.
Exertion up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20 lbs frequently, and 10 lbs constantly.
Other Information This position is primarily on campus; travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility. The position requires a successful background check, verification of a valid driver’s license and motor‑vehicle record, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States by hire date.
Equal Employment Opportunity As an equal‑employment‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer, the University promotes and ensures equal opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the affirmative action program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
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