Electrician

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings

Tuition benefits

Job summary

The George Washington University is seeking an experienced, licensed Electrician to support Facilities, Buildings & Grounds operations on GWU campuses in Washington, DC. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical systems while following safety guidelines and university policies.

Reporting to the Facility Zone Manager, you will perform preventive maintenance, install wiring and lighting, and respond to emergency calls.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/ GED plus 1.5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study.

Responsibilities

• Investigate electrical problems and develop repair plans.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical and lighting systems.
• Install wiring, electrical systems, lighting, and equipment per job orders; respond to emergency call-backs.

Skills

Licensed Electrician

Preventive maintenance

Electrical systems

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma/GED + 1.5 years experience or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

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I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

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.The core responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Effectively 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.
• This position may work around and/or with machine tools that present certain dangers, and all safety precautions must be followed.
• This position will require kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, riding lifts and stairs for an extended period of time on a regular basis.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/ 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.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

We are seeking an individual with the following characteristics:

• 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.
• Sincere, 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 work 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.
• Responsive to after‑hours calls from associates and other colleagues.

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.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

College/School/Department: Division of Safety and Operation

Family

Family Safety and Facilities

Sub-Family

Sub-Family Electrical

Stream

Stream Service and Support

Level

Level Level 2

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week:

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule:

Work Schedule: 7:00am to 4:00pm w/ Holiday & Weekend Rotation Schedule

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status

Telework:

Telework: No

Required Background Check:

Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Internal Applicants Only?

Internal Applicants Only? No

Posting Number:

Posting Number: S014206

Job Open Date:

Job Open Date: 05/27/2026

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

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.

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