Electrician

Georgetown University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University seeks an Electrician to maintain electrical systems, fixtures and related components across on-campus facilities in Washington, DC. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week role requires a journeyman license, an apprenticeship or equivalent training, and a valid DC/VA/MD driver’s license, with adherence to safety rules and regulations.

You will respond to service calls, perform scheduled preventative maintenance, and cooperate with the Low Voltage Electric Supervisor and zone

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Completion of apprenticeship or equivalent training in the electrician trade; must have a current journeyman electrical license for the District of Columbia.
• Must possess valid DC, VA or MD driver’s license.
• Incumbent is subject to random and for cause drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical systems, fixtures and related components.
• Provide daily maintenance support including responses to service calls and scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Perform journey-level maintenance and repairs following industry/trade practices.
• Observe safety rules, codes, regulations and use standard tools and materials.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Apprenticeship or equivalent training in electrician trade

Journeyman electrical license for DC

Job description

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Job Overview

• Full-time: 40 hours
• Pay: $35.30
• Location: 37th & O Street NW Washington, DC 20057
• Position: # P28015

The Electrician performs building trades work in maintaining electrical systems, fixtures and related components as part of the services provided by the facilities management department to maintain University buildings. Services include all standard electrician work. Performs journey level maintenance and repairs in accordance with industry/trade practices. Provide daily maintenance support to building users involving responses to calls for service, scheduled preventative maintenance and unscheduled or special work when assigned to zone office. Workers use all standard tools, equipment, materials and supplies of the trade and observe all safety rules, codes, regulations and precautions in performing their duties.

Work Interactions

This position reports directly to the Low Voltage Electric Supervisor along with other electricians. The position reports indirectly to Zone Managers when assigned to a zone for specific tasks. Incumbent will work with other trades, alone or with helpers, as the situation requires. The work provides a direct service of the department and the Facilities Management area to ensure a comfortable, safe and clean environment in which the University community can live, learn and work. Incumbent is expected to provide customer service in accordance with the department mission at all times.

This position may require the incumbent to operate University commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10K+ (e.g., tow trucks, box trucks, trash trucks, buses, lifts, etc.). As such, the incumbent must possess a medical card and/or certificate issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT), which is issued by a licensed “medical examiner,” after completion of a DOT physical examination as defined in GU Policy_________________ and DOT Regulations 391.11 (4) – Medical Card/Certificate and 390.5 (1) – Commercial Motor Vehicles (10K+) Definitions (http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov).

Requirements And Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent
• Completion of apprenticeship or equivalent training in the electrician trade. Must have a current journeyman electrical license for the District of Columbia.
• Incumbent is subject to random and for cause drug and alcohol testing
• Must possess valid DC, VA or MD driver’s license

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

EEO Statement

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Benefits

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.