Electrician

Electrician - Joint Base Anacostia- Bolling

Competitive Wages and Employer Paid Health Insurance!

EMI Services is hiring an Electrician. Primary responsibilities of the Electrician are providing electrical services to include repair and/or replacement needs; installing, maintaining and upgrading electrical systems and equipment. The Electrician assist other skilled trades in the maintenance or repair of equipment for the distribution, or utilization of electric energy. The ideal EMI Electrician has well rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.

Salary

$48.34/ hr. plus employer paid health benefits and pension!

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, and fixtures
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes
• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment
• Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes
• Provide preliminary cost estimates for materials and services
• Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Essential Skills

• Thorough knowledge of electrical theory and methods, materials, tools, equipment and systems used in the electrical trade
• Thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal codes and regulations pertaining to the electrical trade
• Knowledge of building architectural/structural elements including; alterations and repairs
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints as appropriate to trade
• Adaptable and flexible in work situations
• Prioritizes tasks to ensure completion in a timely manner
• PRACTICES WORKPLACE SAFETY in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies - Including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)