Electrician Apprentice Position at Southern Methodist University

4 days ago


Dallas, Texas, United States Southern Methodist University Full time
About the Position

This role is an on-campus, in-person position at Southern Methodist University. As an Electrician Apprentice, you will perform apprenticeship-level work in the installation, maintenance, and repairs of electrical systems, all electrical fixtures and equipment following recognized procedures and techniques of the electrical trade.

Essential Functions
  • Assist in the repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances using necessary hand tools and testing instruments.
  • Assist in inspecting and testing electrical lighting, power circuits, and equipment.
  • Assist in isolating defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment using suitable testing instruments.
  • Assist in examining and testing all elements of electrical systems to locate obvious faults, such as blown fuses, short circuits, broken wires, and loose connections.
  • Replace faulty switches, sockets, plugs, fuses, insulators, and other elements of electrical systems, fixtures, and appliances.
  • Assist by renewing circuits in the form of isolating and/or cutting out the defective wiring and replacing with new wiring or splicing.
  • Provide functional/operational support to campus as essential personnel during times of emergency, catastrophe, inclement weather, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Preferably an Associate's degree. A minimum of a year of electrical trade experience or equivalent experience on-the-job training pertaining to maintenance and/or construction is required. Must possess TX Electrician apprentice license and TX driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Candidate must demonstrate basic knowledge of codes pertaining to maintenance and installation of electrical systems. Must also have a basic knowledge of electricity such as conduit bending, ladder and scaffolding safety, wire pulling, and the proper operation of metering equipment and various hand tools. Candidate must be able to work indoors and outside in different weather conditions. Candidate must demonstrate basic knowledge of Word, Excel, and ability to manage CMMS.

Shift Flex and Physical Demands

Shift flex is required for evenings and weekends. Schedules may be adjusted to accommodate coverage for 1st & 2nd shifts during weekdays and/or weekends for temporary or permanent shift changes. Required to respond to emergency calls. Physical and environmental demands include sitting for long periods, bending, crawling, squatting, climbing, reaching above the shoulders, pushing/pulling, standing, and carrying/lifting over 50 lbs.



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