Job Posting Title:
Temporary Electrical Distribution Apprentice I - Utilities and Energy Management - (UTEMPS)
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Hiring Department:
UTemp Pool
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2025
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
Only competitive applicants selected will be contacted and provided with instructions on the continued application process. This temporary assignment may be filled at any time. Please no phone calls or emails. The projected end date for this temporary assignment is August 31, 2025. This temporary assignment may transition to regular status. The selected candidate must have a valid/current Texas driver's license with a clean driving record.
Purpose
To assist with journey-level installation, retrofit, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems in an electrical distribution environment. Responsible for assisting with journey-level craftsmanship in the installation, retrofit, repair, and maintenance of circuit breakers, lights, switchgear, ATSs, generators, meters, relays, and other electrical-related items.
Responsibilities
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To assist with the Install, retrofit, repair, and modification of circuit breakers, lights, switchgear, ATS's, generators, meters, relays, and other electrical-related items in a power and distribution environment. Accuracy is required in all phases of work. To assist with preventative or corrective maintenance tasks on low and medium-voltage circuit breakers, lights, switchgear, ATS's, generators, meters, relays, and other electrical-related items in a power and distribution environment. To assist with detailed periodic inspections of circuit breakers, lights, switchgear, ATS's, generators, meters, relays, and other electrical-related items in a power and distribution environment.
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Identifies and reports safety hazards and corrects as necessary. Cleans and maintains all equipment and work areas. Ability to assist with work on medium voltage equipment (i.e. 4160 V and 12 kV) and low voltage (i.e. under 600V) and perform Electrical Distribution switchgear maintenance and troubleshooting. Works around hazardous materials, in all weather conditions including high temperatures and loud environments. Keeps current on all changes to operating and maintenance procedures, new equipment, and related systems. Assists with and maintains records of equipment repair, and inventory of spare parts and other materials. Works in conjunction with other trades or craft personnel in support of systems within a power and chill water production environment, manholes, utility tunnels, and campus buildings. Complies with standards of workmanship and safety. May perform elevated work, including utilizing scaffolding, personnel lifts, bucket trucks, lighting structures, and ladders. May work in confined spaces, including tunnels and manholes.
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To assist with troubleshooting system problems which could require following detailed operational and maintenance procedures. May operate bridge cranes, hoists, forklifts, and other equipment as required. Follow all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, take required safety training, and identify and report safety hazards. Perform work tasks in a safe manner, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and report near misses and incidents. Abide by Utilities and Energy Management's set of core values: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence. Work effectively from a remote office or on campus. Drive a university vehicle or cart. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4. Perform other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High school graduation or GED. Have a current Texas apprentice electrician license or attain one within 3 months from the hire date.
Preferred Qualifications
At least two years of related apprentice-level experience in the operation and maintenance of electrical systems for mechanical, electrical, and industrial equipment. Have a current Texas journeyman electrician license
Driving Required
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).
Hourly Rate
$25.00
Working Conditions
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Attire: Jeans
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Uniforms provided.
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Use of manual dexterity, Lifting, pushing, or pulling, Standing
Work Shift
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Hours per week - 40
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Starts at 6:30 am - End at 5:00 pm
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Additional explanation of work hours: Four 10-hour days. Either M-Th or Tuesday-Friday. The schedule will be discussed at time of hire and may change as needed in the year.
Required Materials
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original
documents
to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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E-Verify Poster (English)
[PDF]
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E-Verify Poster (Spanish)
[PDF]
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Right To Work Poster (English)
[PDF]
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Right To Work Poster (Spanish)
[PDF]
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in
HOP-3031
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The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may
access the most recent report here
or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
