Electrician jobs in Reston, VA

Job Summary: 
 

Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment and systems for the storage, transmission, distribution, control, utilization, and conversion of electrical energy under direction and supervision of a Facilities Supervisor/Designee.

Primary Duties: 

1. Installs and repairs a wide variety of electrical equipment and/or systems throughout the Hospital.

1. Troubleshoots and diagnoses electrical/electronic problems and systems malfunctions. Develops and implements solutions and corrections.
   
   

1. Inspects and critically evaluates the condition of all system components, work in progress and completed preventive and corrective maintenance ensuring that required standards of operation and maintenance are met. Equipment may include but is not limited to: switch gear circuit breakers, network protectors, controls, motors and starters, nurse call systems, and emergency generators.

1. Performs scheduled preventative maintenance and casualty prevention work orders. Recommends improvements and modifications as appropriate. Maintains accurate records/logs as required.
   
   

1. Guides lower classified personnel in the installation and repair of electrical/electronic equipment and/or systems.
   
   

1. Develops estimates for a wide variety of installations and repairs of electrical/electronic equipment in accordance with requirements. Determines the means and methods to be used, estimates time, material(s), and human resources needed, and may be required to secure the appropriate tools/equipment and materials.

Qualifications: 

•        High School Diploma or GED required.
•        Trade/vocational school required.
•        1-2 years as an Electrician required.
•        District of Columbia Electrician's License or equivalent license required.
•        Equivalent with courses such as blue-print reading, basic electricity, electronics, and mathematics exhibiting the ability to read, understand, and interpret equipment manuals, written specifications, written and oral instructions, meters and gages, as well as models/graphic illustrations such as: layout diagrams, blueprints, mechanical and architectural drawings, work sketches, and schematic drawings.