JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Houston Housing Authority
POSITION TITLE:
Master Electrician
DEPARTMENT:
HHA
SALARY:
Negotiable
DATE POSTED:
11/05/09
CLOSING DATE:
Until Filled
FLSA CLASS:
Non-Exempt
POSTING
11-09-MEHHA
General Overview: The Master Electrician will be responsible for installation, maintaining,
troubleshooting, and repair electrical circuits, appliances, systems, facilities and related electrical
controls devices. Assign, direct and review the work of lower level employees. Inspect and certify
work is in compliance with state and local electrical codes. Plan, estimate and commission new
installations or renovations of electrical systems or equipment. Assist in the training of new personnel.
Acts as assistant shop supervisor when the supervisor is absent. The specific job responsibilities include
but are not limited to the following:
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Apply safety precaution pertaining to: Safety regulations and procedures; chemical safety, hazard
communication program; personal protective equipment; lifting procedures; back injury
prevention; flammable storage, housekeeping; fire extinguisher training.
2. Lay out, assemble and install wiring in Houston Housing Authority development properties in
accordance with blueprints and NEC.
3. Size and install conduits, conductors, switches, outlets and junction boxes. Install disconnects,
lights, devices and electrical panels; install motors, motor control circuits, electrical systems in
hazardous locations and transformers; install battery banks, battery chargers and switch gear;
install intrusion alarm systems and grounding systems in general facilities.
4. Calculate power equipments for electrical systems (conductors, protective devices, physical
protection)
5. Service batteries (lead acid, Nicad, Lead Calcium)
6. Perform periodic switch gear maintenance or relays and control switches; troubleshoot switch
gear circuits, voltage regulators and control switches; replace circuit components (instrument
meters, voltage regulators, surge protectors, relays, control switches).
7. Troubleshoot motors, motor control circuits, across the line starters, reduce voltage starters (auto
transformer, resister), reversing starters, electrical systems in hazardous locations, battery banks
and battery chargers.
ONLY THOSE PERSONS WHO APPLY IN WRITING WILL BE CONSIDERED.
APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES CAN ONLY BE PROCESSED FOR POSITIONS THAT ARE ANNOUNCED AS VACANT.
P.O. BOX 2971 · HOUSTON, TEXAS 77252-2971 · TEL: (713) 260-0517 · FAX: (713) 260-0811
MWBE/EOE
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8. Inspect and maintain power conditioners.
9. Repair/replace electrical appliances in general electronic facilities.
10. Troubleshoot battery banks, battery chargers, power conditioners.
11. Install, troubleshoot, maintain and repair most types of electrical systems and equipment up to
600 volts.
12. Interpret plans, sketches, wiring diagrams, and specifications; identify all electrical terms and
symbols.
13. Identify all electrical terms and symbols.
14. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Qualifications and Knowledge
Work requires educational background normally equivalent to a high school diploma or equivalent.
Requires National Electrical Code classes; training on lockout/tag out; and fire stop certification.
Work requires immediate of higher Texas electrician’s license.
1. Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds.
2. Valid Texas driver’s license or obtain such within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Must
be able to drive under varying weather conditions. Eligibility for coverage under PHA Fleet
insurance.
3. Must Pass Drug Test
4. Perform supervisory duties in the supervisor’s absence.
5. Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein.
Disclaimer:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals
assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and
duties required of personnel so classified.
Supervision Received and Given
The employee receives assignments from the Construction Superintendent. Most instructions the employee
receives are specific in nature; occasionally he/she will receive broad directive or policy statements. The
employee initiates and follows through on routine tasks with minimal supervision. The employee's work is
evaluated for conformity to organizational policies and attainment of personal performance evaluation
objectives.
Situations that arise which are not covered by instructions are referred to the supervisor or dealt with
independently, depending on the circumstances.
The employee gives general assignments to all lower level staff when project needs to be accomplished.
Guidelines
The employee follows various written guidelines in performing work. Guidelines generally are not
available for daily operating decisions, emergency decisions or unusual circumstances. Situations not
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covered by guidelines are referred to the supervisor or handled independently, depending on the
circumstances.
Complexity
The employee performs a wide variety of tasks that range from routine to difficult. The employee identifies
work to be done and determines the course of action to follow. The employee coordinates, integrates, and
prioritizes the tasks, and intermittently makes decisions regarding unusual circumstances, conflicting data,
or other non-routine occurrences. Problems and issues are easily identified and decisions made by the
employee my involve work in several authority activities.
Scope and Effect
The employee’s work primarily affects maintenance, its accomplishments to complete its projects on
schedule, within budget, and has maintained the PHA developments in an above average appearance.
Successful accomplishment of the maintenance function is essential to achieving the Authority’s basic
mission to provide housing that is decent, safe, and sanitary.
Personal Contacts
The employee has contact primarily with authority employees, residents, local contractors, and consultants.
Normally, contacts require ordinary tact and courtesy. Infrequently, the employee may be involved in
negotiations or controversial matters, which require extra tact and diplomacy.
Contacts are to obtain or give information or facts, or to plan and coordinate activities. Contacts may also
be made to motivate, influence, direct, or to justify, defend, negotiate, or resolve significant matters.
Physical Demands
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors that involves physical exertion common to the construction,
rehabilitation, and maintenance industries, such as bending, stooping, standing, and walking on rough
terrain. Work may require specific physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average strength,
agility and dexterity. Work hours may vary from the normal core hours of the agency and on occasion may
involve weekend work.
Work Environment
Work involves moderate risks and discomforts, which are common to architects, engineers, and contractors.
The Working Foreman may require special safety precautions and use of protective clothing or gear, such
as a helmet, mask, goggles, steel-toe-shoes, or a safely belt.
SELECTION PROCESS
Interested applicants must complete a standard application form or submit a résumé to the Human
Resources, Training and Development office located at 2640 Fountainview, Suite 407, between the hours of
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Only qualified applicants will be selected for an interview on the basis of evaluation of applications and/or
résumés. All applicants are encouraged to submit complete and detailed information to ensure proper
evaluation.
A Fair Housing and Equal Employment Opportunity Agency
For assistance: Individuals with disabilities may contact the 504/ADA Administrator
at 713-260-0528, TTY 713-260-0547 or 504_ADA@housingforhouston.com