Electrician

Washington, DC, United States

Posting Details

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management (FPCM) is an integral part of The George Washington University, located in the heart of Washington, DC. Comprised of several units, including Energy & Environmental Programs, Facilities Maintenance, Facilities Projects, General Services, Property Management, & Relocation Services, FPCM oversees units that operate and maintain university facilities, including but not limited to providing quality support services for the physical environment of the university, campus planning activities, construction projects, maintenance, housekeeping, event support, campus development projects, and oversight on building related regulatory matters. Our ultimate goal is to provide for a stellar student experience through GW's Common Purpose, Values and Service Priorities. For more information, please go to our webpage: https://operations.gwu.edu/facilities-campus-development.

The Electrician position is part of the Facilities Services team, within the Division of Operations at the George Washington University. Facilities Services is searching for a full-time Electrician to support the Electrical team to effectively investigate and identify electrical problems and develop plans to repair and maintain the electrical systems throughout the University. This position will report to the Facility Zone Manager. This position typically maintains, repairs and installs electrical systems and equipment.

The core responsibilities of this role are to effectively investigate and identify electrical hall problems and to develop plans to repair and maintain the electrical systems, to perform

preventive maintenance repairs on electrical systems, lighting systems, and equipment in and around buildings, to install wiring, electrical systems, lighting systems in and around buildings, power appliances, electrical machinery, and equipment according to written job orders, and to report to 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. More specifically, the Electrician: Performs preventive maintenance repairs on electrical systems, lighting systems, and equipment in and around buildings, installs wiring, electrical systems, lighting systems in and around buildings, power appliances, electrical machinery, and equipment according to written job orders. Reports to and answers to emergency call-backs.

The Electrician may work around and/or with machine tools that present certain dangers, and all safety precautions must be followed. The incumbent will be 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:

Valid driver's license is required to operate GW vehicles.

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 the extraordinary effort often required

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

A positive "can-do" attitude

Responsive to after-hours calls from associates and other colleagues

Hiring Range

$24.09 - $31.23

GW Staff Approach to Pay

How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare Benefits

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:

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

Safety and Security

Family

Safety and Facilities

Sub-Family

Electrical

Stream

Service and Support

Level

Level 2

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time

Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule:

7:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday; This position is subject to be on call after normal working hours, and scheduled to work rotating weekends that include Saturdays and Sundays

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Yes

Employee Onsite Status

Essential onsite

Telework:

No

Required Background Check:

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

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Internal Applicants Only?

No

Posting Number:

S012987

Job Open Date:

04/26/2024

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant 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/Affirmative Action 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.