Electrician

Smithsonian Institution • Washington, DC

12d

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 works under the general supervision of the Craft Shop Supervisor.

The Electrician installs electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment; repairs, modifies, maintains, and troubleshoots facility premise wiring systems; and adapts methods to address specialized electrical controls and monitoring systems associated with research projects. Work includes interior and exterior wiring, lighting, control circuits, emergency and standby power systems, signaling circuits, and associated hardware, fittings, and wiring devices, whether permanently or temporarily installed.

Requirements

• Hold an active or inactive Journeyman or Master electrician's license and submit a copy with the application.
• Hold a valid State or District of Columbia driver's license and submit a copy with the application.
• Be available to work late shifts, weekends, and holidays, and be subject to emergency call-ins.
• 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 demands of moderately heavy work, including lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds, working outdoors in all weather and 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 demonstrates relevant experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical services throughout Smithsonian facilities, including installation of wiring systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment.
• 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.
• Fabricate, install, modify, and troubleshoot specialized electrical control or monitoring systems and equipment designed for unique research project conditions.
• Support the mission, health, comfort, and safety of facility occupants and visitors.

Benefits

• The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package, with details provided through the Smithsonian benefits information.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Insurance
• Leave
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Retirement Program
• Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized, subject to availability and approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed