Journeyman Electrician

The Journeyman Electrician is responsible for preparing, coordinating and performing the development, construction, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems and facilities while adhering to required codes, ordinances and specifications. Effectively communicates with team members and management; has a good attitude towards all employees and visitors at the zoo; is prompt, prepared and ready for work; set expectations to a variety of team members and zoo staff and have the mindset that every day in the zoo, all jobs should be worked on, completed and left in show condition.  

Our Mission: Connect communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife.

Our Vision: Be a leader in the global movement to save wildlife.
  

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a licensed Journeyman Electrician on-site at construction, remodeling, and maintenance projects.
• Inspects and evaluates electrical and electronic equipment to ensure that it operates efficiently and safely, follows recommended maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating equipment, and maintains records on equipment status and maintenance.
• Plans electrical systems additions and modifications on high voltage systems and/or components.
• Coordinates with outside contractors on electrical portions of design, development and construction.
• Studies blueprints and schematics and determines methods, materials, and equipment needed to complete the assignment.
• Connects wires to plugs, switches, controls, light fixtures, appliances, motors, breaker panels and switchboards.
• Splices wires by stripping insulation from wire leads, twisting, clamping, and/or soldering leads together and applying insulating terminal caps using a variety of hand tools, test equipment, and service manuals.
• Tests installations to check and insure continuity of the circuit, and the compatibility and safety of all components using test equipment such as an ohmmeter, ampmeter, voltmeter, or oscilloscope.
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit, junction boxes, switches, outlet boxes, and switchboards using hand tools and such special equipment as mechanical drills, cutters, benders, and threaders. Also responsible for pulling wire through conduit.
• Installs and repairs light fixtures, electrical controls, motors, and appliances using hand tools and electric drills.
• Inspects and evaluates electrical equipment to ensure that it operates efficiently and safely; determines whether equipment and new installations meet requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Contributes to saving animals in the wild through reduction of waste, water and energy use andinspiring guests and staff to take wildlife protecting actions.  
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or eight (8) years at a Journeyman level related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensed Journeyman Electrician
• Must maintain a valid Texas issued driver’s license and comply with zoo driving policy.
• Must have a positive attitude, good communication skills and be a team player 

About the Houston Zoo

The Houston Zoo is made up of many moving parts with over 6,000 permanent residents (our animals) for whom we provide housing, meals, medical care and yes, even education! There are over 2 million guests each year who come to experience our incredible variety of animals and ecosystems, as well as attend special private and public events and entertainment. Our dedicated staff works around the clock to ensure that the Zoo is always running smoothly for the safety and well-being of our residents and guests. We strive to ensure the protection of all the counterparts of the animals we have at the Zoo and in the wild.

Join the Houston Zoo and become a part of an organization that is focused on the preservation of wildlife and their habitats by combining conservation with education and promotion of sustainable livelihoods in the local communities. Houston Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.