Senior Electrician (730AM-4PM, Mon-Fri)

Texas Behavioral Health Center

Join our team and help launch the first state psychiatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth, where innovative caregivers will make a lasting impact on behavioral health in Texas.

The Texas Behavioral Health Center is a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District that is owned by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center.

When fully operational, the 505,000-square-foot facility will house 292 beds – 200 for adult patients and 92 for children and adolescents. As DFW’s first state-funded behavioral health hospital, it is designed to deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant access to natural light and nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines.

As employees of UT Southwestern, team members will join a world-class academic medical center committed to patient-centered care, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities. With competitive benefits and a mission-driven culture, Texas Behavioral Health Center offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas.

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

JOB SUMMARY
Work requires minimal supervision to provide advanced journeyman level skills in performance of electrical work. We are looking for someone with 7+ years experience as Journeyman Electrician or minimum of 5 years Journeyman Electrician plus a minimum of 2 years as Master Electrician. Must have prior to hire and maintain post hire an active state-board journeyman and/or master electrician license.

Work Location: Dallas, Texas - onsite 100% of time.

Shift Requirement: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or vocational school or GED equivalent.
  
• Experience
  5 years skilled or journeyman level experience as an Electrician including at least or 2 years skilled experience as a Master Electrician or
  7 years of journeyman-level experience in a commercial, institutional, or healthcare setting.
  
  

Preferred

• Licenses and Certifications
  Current licensure as a Master Electrician issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

JOB DUTIES

• Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances, using handtools and testing instruments, to supply electrical power for lighting and operation of equipment.
• Inspects electrical circuits and equipment, using blueprints and diagrams to determine correct location and layout. Pulls wire through conduit, and makes connections to complete circuits.
• Installs new wiring and electrical apparatus, using blueprints and diagrams to determine correct location and layout; pulls wire through conduit, and makes connections to complete circuits.
• Assembles, installs, and connects components of switchboards and distribution panels and connects to units controlled.
• Assists in estimating time and materials required for job.
• Troubleshoots and maintains all lighting circuits on campus.
• Perform duties of supervisor in their absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.