Electrician

Smithsonian Institution•New York, NY

About The Position

The Electrician provides electrical services throughout Smithsonian Institution facilities serviced by the Office of Facilities Management. The work supports the mission, health, comfort, and safety of occupants and visitors. The position operates under the general supervision of the Craft Shop Supervisor. The role installs, repairs, modifies, maintains, and troubleshoots electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment. Systems include interior and exterior wiring, lighting, control circuits, emergency and standby power systems, and signaling circuit wiring, together with associated hardware, fittings, and wiring devices. Work may involve permanently or temporarily installed systems and adapting methods to fabricate, install, modify, or troubleshoot specialized electrical control or monitoring systems and equipment designed for unique research-project conditions.

Requirements

Hold an active or inactive Journeyman or Master electrician's license and provide a copy with the application.
Hold a valid State or District of Columbia driver's license and provide a copy with the application.
Be available to work late shifts, weekends, and holidays, and be subject to emergency call-ins.
Meet the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the position's duties, as demonstrated by experience and training.
Pass a pre-employment background investigation.
Maintain a bank account for direct deposit or electronic transfer.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
Meet the physical requirements, including lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds; working outdoors in all weather conditions with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, and insects; climbing ladders and stairs; and standing and walking for extended periods.
Submit a resume of no more than two pages that describes relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Install electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment throughout Smithsonian facilities.
Repair, modify, maintain, and troubleshoot facility premise wiring systems, including interior and exterior wiring, lighting, control circuits, emergency and standby power systems, and signaling circuit wiring.
Work with associated electrical hardware, fittings, and wiring devices, both permanently and temporarily installed.
Adapt methods and fabricate, install, modify, and/or troubleshoot specialized electrical control or monitoring systems and equipment for unique research-project conditions.
Respond to emergencies when called in to help restore the Smithsonian Institution to normal operations.