Hospital Electrician - 24/7 Facilities & Power Specialist

Howard University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Disability insurance

Vacation and sick leave

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition remission

Job summary

Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking an Electrician to maintain and repair hospital electrical systems up to the secondary distribution panel, supporting coordination with HVAC and ensuring power, lighting, and signal reliability for 24/7 care.

You will handle wiring, conduit work, testing, and on-call responses, while adhering to OSHA/NEC standards and hospital policies. A High School Diploma or GED and 3+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Three years of electrical experience required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read drawings and interpret technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Check, test, and repair faulty switches, sockets, and lighting fixtures.
• Connect wiring to fixtures and power equipment; splice wires.
• Inspect and test electrical lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits and equipment.
• Mount motors, transformers, and light fixtures; complete circuits.
• Isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors, and equipment.
• Respond to on-call system problems.

Skills

Electrical experience

Low voltage systems

OSHA/NEC knowledge

Electrical theory

Reading drawings/technical docs

NEC compliance

Hand and power tools

Conduit installation

Basic math and computer skills

Interpersonal/communication

On-call availability

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Conduit installation tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking an Electrician to maintain and repair hospital electrical systems up to the secondary distribution panel, supporting coordination with HVAC and ensuring power, lighting, and signal reliability for 24/7 care.

You will handle wiring, conduit work, testing, and on-call responses, while adhering to OSHA/NEC standards and hospital policies. A High School Diploma or GED and 3+ years of experience are required.