Journeyman Electrician

Our client is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to work alongside other facilities maintenance professionals supporting the U.S. Army’s Research and Technology Integration (RTI) Directorate at Fort Belvoir, VA.  The Facilities team supports functional labs, offices and buildings to ensure that RTI can develop technology and engineering solutions for the US military.  The successful candidate must be able to obtain and retain a secret clearance.  Our client will sponsor clearance investigation for the successful candidate. 

Duties/Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Installs, tests, moves, and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment.
  


• Plans new or modified installations, minimizing waste and ensuring neatness and maintenance accessibility, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
  


• Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints.
  


• Tests for hazards and repairs faults in installed components, equipment and systems.
  


• Estimates materials needed to perform task and obtains quotes from vendors. 
  


• Moves furniture and ceiling panels/fixtures and repairs drywall as required. 
  


• Assists other facilities maintenance team members in projects as required.  May include event set up/tear down, snow removal, etc.
  


• Coordinates work and reporting with team.
  


• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  


• Follows all safety protocol and protection measures; assists with or advises safety inspections as required.
  

Qualifications Required:

• Journeyman electrician license.
  


• US citizenship.
  


• Active Secret Clearance.  Client will sponsor clearance investigation for successful candidate without a clearance. 
  


• Valid driver’s license required for local travel.
  


• Strong customer service skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work as an effective team player and to meet tight deadlines under pressure.
  


• Strong attention to detail.
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.  Works on team consisting of one other electrician and other trades.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements/Demands:

Schedule is 6 AM to 3 PM, Monday to Friday.  Work locations vary among conditioned office & lab facilities, fabrication shops, unconditioned buildings, and outdoor, exposed conditions.  Employee must take precautions as needed.  Lifting and/or moving up to 40 pounds solo and more with equipment/team support is required.

Travel required:

Local travel up to 10% of time to nearby facilities or supply vendors.