Journeyman Electrician

EchoStar•Germantown, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs journeyman-level electrical work and general building maintenance at the Germantown, Maryland campus. The role supports the operational reliability of critical facility infrastructure by troubleshooting, testing, and maintaining electrical equipment—including transformers, motors, and lighting circuits—in compliance with local and NEC codes. It also supports infrastructure uptime by completing daily maintenance checks and providing operational support for high-capacity emergency power systems. The position typically works Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to midnight, may require some weekends and holidays, and includes on-call rotation support. Candidates must participate in at least one in-person interview. Visa sponsorship is not available. The role requires successful completion of a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 7 years of experience in commercial or industrial electrical maintenance.
Current Master or Journeyman electrical license in Maryland, with at least 2 years of experience specified for the required technical skills.
At least 2 years of experience operating and maintaining 1000kW+ generators, ATS, UPS, and STS systems.
Advanced expertise in precision conduit bending and interpreting complex blueprints, schematics, and safety manuals.
Strong analytical troubleshooting skills to diagnose electrical defects and resolve technical facility issues independently.
Technical decision-making and written communication skills for operational reports and correspondence.
Ability to collaborate across functions and adapt to general building maintenance in indoor and outdoor environments.
Proficiency using digital diagnostics and automated work-order systems.
Willingness to participate in at least one in-person interview.
Ability to work on an on-call rotation and some weekends and holidays.
Ability to sit, stand, crawl, and climb ladders for extended periods.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all-weather environments and conditions including extreme heat or cold, snow, rain, noise, hazards, fumes, odor, dust, mist, or poor ventilation.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, test, and repair electrical equipment and wiring defects using instruments such as ammeters, ohmmeters, and voltmeters to maximize uptime.
Install circuits, motors, cable trays, and transformers according to diagrams and blueprints.
Perform operational checks and routine maintenance on 1000kW+ generators, ATS, UPS, and STS units to support power continuity.
Use AI-driven predictive maintenance tools and automated diagnostic systems to identify electrical equipment anomalies.
Document maintenance logs, safety inspections, and operational reports in accordance with company specifications and local building codes.
Perform general building maintenance and provide operational support for facility infrastructure.