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Electrician
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What they do
An Electrician works on electrical systems in buildings. Installs electrical wiring and lighting in new construction, and repairs or upgrade wiring, outlets or other parts of older electrical systems. Checks safety and makes installations or repairs that are in compliance with local building codes. May also specialize in electrical work required in different manufacturing industries, electrical systems for cars, plane or boats, or electrical and lighting work in the film industry.
$60,592 / year median in Virginia
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Electrician:
- Competitive pay; $47.50 - $60.00/hour depending on experience and benefits selected
- 11 annual paid holidays;
- Minimum of 2 weeks of paid annual leave;
- Up to 56 hours of annual paid sick time (based on the Service Contract Act);
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance with 75% of the premiums paid by the company;
- Employer paid short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance;
- 401(k) plan immediately vesting with up to 4% employer match; and
- Professional development assistance including memberships, professional licenses, and tuition reimbursements. Duties and Responsibilities Duties may include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Installing and troubleshooting electrical equipment and systems;
- Reading and interpreting diagrams, schematics, and blueprints;
- Maintaining and repairing wiring, conductive elements, and electrical components in buildings;
- Testing and inspecting electrical equipment and infrastructure;
- Identifying and mitigating safety hazards, code violations, and other electrical nonconformance issues;
- Entering data into a Computerized Maintenance Management System; and
- Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications and Experience Must be a US citizen and must be eligible to obtain and maintain clearance; Candidate must be able to work independently in a secure or sensitive environment;
- Journeyman Electrician or Master Electrician license;
- Experience with the service/operation of Switchgear, UPS, and medium voltage;
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Lock-out/tag-out, PPE, and arc-flash training in accordance with OSHA standards; and
- Experience with CMMS is a plus but not required.