Journeyman Electrician-South (Re-Posted)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Journeyman Electrician is directly responsible to the Master Electrician; performs the installation, operation and maintenance of all electrical equipment and systems. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities Observes all safety procedures and rules are in compliance with governing authorities.

Prepares list of parts and materials needed for his assigned area of responsibility. Installs, troubleshoots & maintains electrical equipment, emergency power lighting, fire alarm system, central clock system, security alarm system, etc. Performs the installation and repair of electrical wiring, fuse boxes, switch panels, electrical fixtures, control equipment, motors, etc.

Ability to properly use measuring equipment such as volt meters, ampere meters, OHMS meters, etc. Performs preventive maintenance inspection of equipment as per work order. Ability to troubleshoot, identify and repair electrical circuits and equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned. NOTICE: Required Documents To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your high school diploma or unofficial transcript or GED certificate. If recommended for this position an official transcript(s) will be required.

If a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate. Required: High School graduate or equivalent. Must have the ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English and Spanish.

Must have four (4) years of electrical experience installing, operating and maintaining electrical equipment and systems. Valid Texas Driver's License. Preferred: Journeyman Electrician License Knowledge of National Electric Code, electrical power distribution and electrical systems.

Supervision Exercised N/A Supervised by Master Supervised by Master Electrician Physical Requirements Work is performed in a variety of settings. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling, and at times subject to stooping, crawling, and climbing. May need to lift heavy objects of up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

May be exposed to a variety of temperatures, noise, moving mechanical parts, or chemicals. Specific vision abilities may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to focus. Work Environment Work beyond normal workdays and at various locations that may include the College's Ft.

McIntosh campus; Works principally in well-lighted and air-conditioned buildings; Duties require working in dirty areas without air conditioning as well as outside in undesirable weather conditions; Exposed to noise and vibrations from operating. Safety Required to work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.

Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices. Special Conditions Immediate supervisor may assign other duties. May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.

May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed. EEO Statement In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin.

This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices. Foreign Degrees Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying.

For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-State_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm Disclaimer The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.