Electrician

Smithsonian Institution • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Electrician provides electrical services throughout Smithsonian Institution facilities serviced by the Office of Facilities Management. The position installs electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment to support the mission, health, comfort, and safety of occupants and visitors. The Electrician works under the general supervision of the Craft Shop Supervisor.

The role repairs, modifies, maintains, and troubleshoots facility premise wiring systems, including interior and exterior wiring, lighting, control circuits, emergency and standby power systems, and signaling circuit wiring, along with associated hardware, fittings, and wiring devices. Work may involve permanently or temporarily installed systems. The Electrician also adapts methods and fabricates, installs, modifies, or troubleshoots specialized electrical control or monitoring systems and equipment designed for unique research-project conditions.

Requirements

• Have an active or inactive Journeyman or Master electrician's license and upload a copy with the application.
• Have a valid State or District of Columbia driver's license and upload a copy with the application.
• Be available to work late shifts, weekends, and holidays, and be subject to call-in for emergencies.
• Pass a pre-employment background investigation.
• Complete a probationary period if required.
• 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 with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, and insects, climbing ladders and stairs, and standing and walking for extended periods.
• Meet qualification requirements by the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.

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 hardware, fittings, and wiring devices that are permanently or temporarily installed.
• Adapt methods and fabricate, install, modify, or troubleshoot specialized electrical control or monitoring systems and equipment for unique research-project conditions.

Benefits

• A comprehensive Federal Government benefits package is available; listed programs include Flexible Spending Accounts, health insurance, leave, life insurance, long-term care insurance, and a retirement program.
• A recruitment incentive may be authorized, subject to availability and approval.

What This Job Offers

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