Master Electrician - Historic Facility Systems

Transmission & Distribution World; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithsonian Institution is seeking an Electrician to deliver electrical services across multiple facilities, including wiring, lighting, and control systems for the safety and comfort of occupants and visitors.

The role requires a Journeyman or Master electrician license, a valid DC driver’s license, and availability for late shifts, weekends, and holidays. Physically demanding work is included, along with potential emergencies to restore normal operations.

Qualifications

• Active or inactive Journeyman or Master electrician license.
• Valid DC driver’s license required.
• Availability for late shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical services across Smithsonian facilities for wiring, fixtures, controls and equipment for occupants and visitors.
• Repair, modify, maintain and troubleshoot premise wiring systems including interior/exterior wiring, lighting, control circuits, emergency and standby power, and signaling circuits.
• Adapt methods through fabrication, installation, modification or troubleshooting of specialized electrical control or monitoring systems for research projects.

Skills

Journeyman license

Master electrician license

Education

Journeyman electrician license

Master electrician license

Job description

Smithsonian Institution is seeking an Electrician to deliver electrical services across multiple facilities, including wiring, lighting, and control systems for the safety and comfort of occupants and visitors.

The role requires a Journeyman or Master electrician license, a valid DC driver’s license, and availability for late shifts, weekends, and holidays. Physically demanding work is included, along with potential emergencies to restore normal operations.