Apprentice Electrician

Salary: $29,950.00 Annually

Location : Wharton, TX

Job Type: Support Staff Full Time

Job Number: 2305 S 033

Department: Vice Pres of Admin Services’ Area

Division: Facilities Management

Opening Date: 06/22/2023

Closing Date: 7/25/2023 10:00 AM Central

General Description

The Apprentice Electrician/General Maintenance is responsible for assisting the electrician and other personnel in the maintenance department. This position answers directly to the Director of Facilities Management. Full job description can be viewed by and searching the job title.

Requirements

This position requires a high school graduate or equivalent. This position requires a minimum of two (2) years of electrical experience or two (2) years of maintenance or construction experience, or a certificate of completion from an electrical trade program. This position requires a Texas Driver License and an insurable driving record. The person in this position must have good mechanical knowledge, good communication skills, and the ability to perform work assignments with logic and reasoning. A criminal background check is required.
To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

1. Copy of certificate of completion from an electrical trade program (if applicable)
2. Resume
3. Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience
4. Copy of valid Texas Driver License

All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.

Summary of Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) Full Time Benefits:

At No Cost to the Employee
Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Life Insurance of $5,000 (after 90 day waiting period)
Long Term Disability Coverage

Optional Coverage at Employee’s Cost
Dependent Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Dental Insurance
Optional Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Accidental Death Insurance
Long & Short Term Disability Insurance

Optional Premium Conversions
Dependant (Day) Care Reimbursement
Health Care Reimbursement

Retirement Options
Teachers’ Retirement System Fund (TRS) (after 90 day waiting period)
403b Optional Retirement Programs (ORP) (after 90 day waiting period)
Tax- deferred Annuities

Participation in Social Security is mandatory.
Additional Benefits

Free WCJC TuitionFree WCJC tuition for employees and dependents (does not include Continuing Education classes)
Personal DaysTwo personal days per year
Holidays25 paid holidays per year for twelve month full time employees

Sick Days1.5 sick days per month – maximum number accrued is 60 days
Nine month employees may accrue 13.50 days per year
Twelve month employees may accrue 18.50 days per year
Vacation DaysTwelve month employees who work 40 hours per week for 12 months – 12 vacation days per year
COBRA BenefitsCOBRA benefits available upon separation from WCJC

Please note: All benefits will be discussed in depth with each new WCJC employee during New Employee Orientation. Questions regarding benefits should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at 1-800-561-9252 extension 6376.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of electrical experience or two (2) years of maintenance or construction experience, or a certificate of completion from an electrical trade program?

• Yes
• No

03

Work experience is required for me to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. I understand that if I do not include my work experience in my WCJC online application, I will not be deemed qualified for this position.

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a Texas Driver License and an insurable driving record?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have good mechanical knowledge, good communication skills, and the ability to perform work assignments with logic and reasoning?

• Yes
• No

06

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents: 1) Copy of certificate of completion from an electrical trade program (if applicable), 2) Resume, 3) Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience, 4) Copy of valid Texas Driver License. Did you attach these items? Please note that your application will not be accepted without attaching these items.

• Yes
• No

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