Electrician

National Gallery of Art

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 47,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

National Gallery of Art seeks an electrician to manage electrical systems across the facility. You will install, repair, inspect, troubleshoot, test and maintain building electrical components, circuits and load centers. Strong knowledge of electrical theory and diagram interpretation is required, with safe, code-compliant workmanship.

Experience with balancing loads, motors and panels, plus maintaining tools and instruments, is essential for reliable operations across the museum.

Qualifications

Must understand electrical theory and be able to diagnose faults.
Ability to read and interpret basic electrical ladder diagrams.
Knowledge of maintenance procedures for electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, inspect, troubleshoot, test and maintain building electrical components and systems.
Maintain tools and instruments; ensure safe operation and compliance with codes.
Read and interpret electrical diagrams to guide work.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

Reading schematics

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Diagrams interpretation

Job description

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location: Washington, District of Columbia

We are the nation's art museum, home to a renowned collection of over 160,000 works of art from antiquity to today. Millions of people come through our doors each year—with even more online—making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Located on the National Mall, admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free.

Key Responsibilities

This position is located in Facilities Management Division (AFM), Operations Department, Electric shop of the National Gallery of Art. The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the installation, modification, repairing, inspecting, troubleshooting, testing, loading and, maintaining building electrical components, circuits, associated fixtures, controls, equipment and systems.

Duties for this position include Possess the knowledge of how to properly maintain, and lubricate electric motors, and what maintenance activities are to be performed on electrical heaters, electric panels, distribution and electric load centers, circuits, balancing of electrical loads in electric panels Performs proper maintenance procedures for equipment Maintains all assigned tools and instruments Possess knowledge of electrical theory regarding Ohms Law, electron flow, magnetic induction, electric motor operations, capacitance, reactance, direct and alternating current flow Must be able to read, draw and interpret basic electrical ladder and construction diagrams and drawings Prosses knowledge of how the individual parts within electrical systems operate, are interrelated, and controlled to be able to troubleshoot, repair, maintain and operate

Requirements & Education

This position does not have an education requirement Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.