Master Electrician

Job Description

Harris County Precinct 4 is seeking a skilled and experienced Master Electrician to support the electrical operations across all Precinct 4 facilities. The Master Electrician is responsible for planning installing maintaining and repairing electrical systems equipment and components to ensure safe reliable and code-compliant operations. This role works independently and as part of a team to diagnose complex electrical issues perform preventive maintenance lead installation projects and provide technical guidance to apprentice electricians. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong problem-solving skills sound judgment and a commitment to maintaining high-quality electrical systems that support county operations and public safety.

As a Precinct 4 Master Electrician youll work on a wide variety of systems from everyday repairs to larger seasonal projects and collaborate closely with other trades. Youll have steady predictable work; opportunities to develop your technical skills; and the satisfaction of keeping essential facilities safe functional and welcoming for the public.

This position reports to the Manager of Trades Operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and execute new or modified electrical installations to minimize material waste allow for future maintenance and comply with specifications and local electrical codes.

• Prepare sketches or interpret diagrams and blueprints for wiring and equipment placement ensuring concealed wiring is completed before walls ceilings or flooring are finished.

• Measure cut bend thread assemble and install electrical conduit; pull wiring through conduit.

• Install maintain and repair lighting systems ranging from office fixtures to sports field lighting on 60-foot poles.

• Splice wires and make electrical connections for both single-phase and three-phase systems using appropriate methods and safety practices.

• Troubleshoot and repair water wells lift stations and other facility-critical electrical systems.

• Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches relays circuit breakers and related components.

• Connect power cables to equipment including motors and appliances; install grounding systems.

• Test circuits and equipment using electrical testing instruments to ensure functionality compatibility and safety.

• Inspect and observe installed systems to identify hazards make adjustments or determine need for repair or replacement.

• Perform corrective repairs and upgrades to electrical systems and equipment.

• Provide guidance support and training to apprentice electricians on staff.

• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies.

• May be required to work before during or after an emergency or disaster at the departments discretion.

Licensure & Certification:

• Valid Texas Master Electrician License or a valid license from another state with willingness to obtain a Texas license within six months.

• Valid Texas drivers license with a good driving record.

• Ability to work in all weather conditions and during emergency operations including disaster response.

• Familiarity with or ability to learn county procurement procedures work order systems and documentation standards.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

• Ability to read and interpret plans specifications and technical documents.

• Ability to maintain accurate records prepare routine reports and use digital tools such as work-order systems and email.

• Strong observational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.

• Strong customer service skills when interacting with county personnel and the public.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

• Adaptability and openness to new ideas processes and technologies.

• Dependability initiative and follow-through on assigned responsibilities.

• Experience performing electrical work in government commercial industrial or large-campus environments.

• Experience with electrical systems commonly found in public facilities including parks community buildings sports field lighting water wells and lift stations.

• Experience mentoring or providing direction to apprentices or junior staff.

• Training or certification in NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace).

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Position Type Salary and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time 40 hours per week

• This may include weekends and holidays.

• Will be required to be on-call after hours.
  

• May require working before during or after an emergency or disaster at the departments discretion.

• Tomball Service Center 14444 Holderrieth Rd Tomball TX 77377

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk use hands and fingers to handle feel and reach with hands and arms; frequently required to sit climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.
• The carpenter must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is periodically exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; vibration; night-time shifts; and routine use of a computer monitor.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What You Will Get in Return:
You will be surrounded by team members who bring heart hustle and higher standards to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative dynamic and forward-looking.

Featured Benefits:

Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical dental and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation sick-time and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.