Electrician

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 37,415 - 58,244; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings

Tuition assistance

Job summary

George Washington University is looking for an experienced Electrician to support its mission in education. The successful candidate will perform maintenance and installation of electrical systems across campuses, ensuring safety and compliance.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, relevant experience, and a current DC Journeyman's License. The role offers a hiring range of $27.16 - $42.28 per hour, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1.5 years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree required.
• Current DC Journeyman's License is mandatory.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and repair electrical issues.
• Install and maintain electrical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment.

Skills

Investigate electrical problems

Perform preventive maintenance

Install wiring and electrical systems

Work safely with machine tools

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in a relevant area

Tools

Electrical tools

Job description

Job Overview

Facilities, Buildings & Grounds (FBG) is currently seeking an experienced, licensed Electrician to help support the university's mission in education. FBG is a part of GWU's Division of Safety and Operations, which maintains GW's property and grounds on all three campuses.

Reporting to the Facility Zone Manager, the Electrician typically maintains, repairs, and installs electrical systems and equipment within GW buildings.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and identify electrical problems to develop plans to repair and maintain the electrical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance repairs on electrical systems, lighting systems, and equipment in and around buildings.
• Install wiring, electrical systems, and lighting systems in and around buildings, power appliances, electrical machinery, and equipment according to written job orders, and answer emergency call‑backs.
• Work around and/or with machine tools that present certain dangers, following all safety precautions.
• Require kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, riding lifts and stairs for an extended period of time on a regular basis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Holder of a high school diploma or GED plus 1.5 years of relevant professional experience, or a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Current DC Journeyman's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to GW's values.
• Intellectual, professional and a person of integrity.
• Honest, with the highest ethical standards.
• Passionate, collaborative, strategic, and smart with a hands‑on, roll‑up‑the‑sleeves orientation.
• Ability to work independently. Self‑starter; hard worker. Takes initiative; very high energy.
• Personally accountable. Assumes ownership, control, and accountability for all areas of responsibility and commitments made to others.
• Open and direct communicator. Puts organizational interests above self‑interests and is comfortable expressing candid opinions.
• Highest levels of responsiveness.
• Combination of strong intellect that is combined with a practical and realistic common sense understanding of how to get things done.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, a strong desire to succeed, and exert extraordinary effort.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑growth, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty and staff in a respectful way.
• Establish trust and credibility with institutional leadership and across the University.
• Seeks win‑win solutions to help foster continued integration and collaboration.
• Flexible and receptive to change.
• A positive can‑do attitude.
• Responsive to after‑hours calls from associates and other colleagues.

Compensation

Hiring Range: $27.16 - $42.28 per hour.

Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well‑being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

Job Details

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: Division of Safety and Operation
Family: Safety and Facilities
Sub‑Family: Electrical
Stream: Service and Support
Level: Level 2
Full‑Time/Part‑Time: Full‑Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: 7:00 am to 4:00 pm with Holiday & Weekend Rotation Schedule
Onsite Requirement: Essential onsite
Telework: No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status.

Posting Information

Posting Number: S014206
Job Open Date: 05/27/2026

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.