Electrical Technician – On-Call Facilities Support

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is seeking an Electrical Worker to support electrical fixtures and systems for the Uniformed Services University Facilities department.

The role focuses on maintaining and repairing wiring, switches, relays, fixtures and related equipment in administrative and research settings. Eligible candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the location and operation of switches, circuit breakers, fuses, relays, outlets and panels.
• Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams related to the above types of systems and fixtures.
• Skills in removing and replacing fixtures and controls, making repairs such as tightening connections, insulating bare wire and soldering leads.
• Ability to use test equipment and hand and power tools.
• Advanced knowledge of modern, state-of-the-art electrical practices.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code for electrical installations.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier I Public Trust background check.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs electrical wiring, controls, equipment and fixtures.
• Repairs or replaces broken wiring, burned out or inoperable switches and relays, tightens connections and fittings, replaces light fixtures and burned out bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
• Works from job layouts, blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams and instructions provided by a higher grade craftsman.
• Assists in maintenance and repair of complex systems, circuits, panels and control boards.
• Utilizes a wide variety of test equipment and instruments to locate malfunctions.
• Installs, maintains and repairs a wide variety and large volume of electrical motors, generators, fans and medical/laboratory equipment.

Skills

Wiring expertise

Blueprint reading

Electrical safety

Test equipment use

Code knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Test lamp

Voltmeter

Ammeter

Polarity tester

Soldering iron

Power tools

Job description

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is seeking an Electrical Worker to support electrical fixtures and systems for the Uniformed Services University Facilities department.

The role focuses on maintaining and repairing wiring, switches, relays, fixtures and related equipment in administrative and research settings. Eligible candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of experience.