Houston Zoo · 11 hours ago
Journeyman Electrician
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe Houston Zoo is committed to connecting communities with animals and inspiring action to save wildlife. The Journeyman Electrician is responsible for the development, construction, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems while ensuring compliance with safety codes and specifications.
Education
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 and inspiring guests and staff to take wildlife protecting actions
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
Company
Houston Zoo
Houston Zoo is a Zoo to learn about animals and meet them in person.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lee Ehmke
President and CEO
Jeri Nordbrock
Chief Financial Officer
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2025-07-30
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