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EMCOR Group Journeyman Electrician (USHMM) in Washington, District Of Columbia
About Us
When military bases, national security agencies, federal buildings, healthcare facilities, and leading commercial clients in Washington D.C and across the nation need superior facility support services, we answer the call. We offer a unique combination of government experience and facilities expertise that has helped us earn a position as one of the country’s leading integrated service providers.
Job Summary
EMCOR Government Services has an immediate need of a Journeyman Electrician supporting a facility in Washington, DC and a facility in Bowie, MD. The Journeyman Electrician can be located in either Washington, DC or Bowie, MD and will need to travel between the 2 sites. The Journeyman Electrician trouble shoots, repairs, installs, and performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) on all electrical systems and other buildings related equipment/ systems to the contract by performing the following duties. This position requires a Journeyman’s license with both mechanical and electrical aptitudes. This position is covered by the CBA for Local 26.
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Ensures that lighting throughout all buildings are in working order through regular maintenance checks, replacement of defective parts, and repairs as required according to CM/PM policies.
• Performs the maintenance and repair of electrical switchgear and distribution equipment and other electrical equipment in accordance with specifications.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on all building equipment including (but not limited to) emergency power, lighting controls, mass notification, and fire alarm system. Maintain a current competency for these systems.
• Remain knowledgeable and proficient with the electrical distribution system for each building. Create and maintain both single–line drawings and distribution maps for the electrical system.
• Accomplishes work in accordance with blueprints and specifications, and national and local codes. Updates as-built drawings as necessary, according to department policies.
• Maintains records of electrical preventive and corrective maintenance activities as required; performs corrective and preventive maintenance tests as necessary, according to department policies.
• Installs wiring, switches, receptacles, and other electrical devices as assigned, in accordance with national electrical codes.
• Independently performs electrical systems tasks in all buildings, including, lighting and receptacles according to PM check list.
• Repair and install electrical devices such as receptacles, light fixtures, light switches, lighting ballast, motors, etc.
• Install electrical conduit and related boxes.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) on various electrical devices.
• Participate in the monthly emergency generator load testing.
• Follow and implement standard Lock Out Tag Out policies and procedures.
• Complete Work Order and Preventative Maintenance (PM) paperwork in a timely and professional manner. Participates in the computerized maintenance management system for work and equipment documentation
• Attend weekly Tool Box safety meetings and demonstrate safety competency.
• Obtain an OSHA 10 General Industry Safety and Health standards certification as well as the NFPA 70E Arc Flash protection.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual will provide leadership and direction to electrical subcontractors, as needed. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must possess a current journeyman electrician license for the District of Columbia. Maryland or Virginia.
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in commercial or government facilities.
• Must complete the OSHA 10 General Safety and Health training class (supplied by EMCOR).
• Must have a current valid driver’s license.
• Be able to read and understand architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings.
• Be able to understand and implement national electrical codes, life safety codes and fully comply to NFPA 70E Arc Flash Protection.
• Be able to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Be able to read and understand manufacture’s submittals and literature.
• Be able to specify, locate and order material and replacement parts.
• Ability to work extended hours or weekend overtime as needed.
• Must be willing and able to travel between Washington, DC and Bowie, MD to support both sites
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Affirmative Action Policy
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Geographic Disclosure
Compensation Range: $56.69
Other Compensation: none
Benefits: Health and Welfare Benefits consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement
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Job Locations US-DC | US-MD-Bowie
ID 2026-48306
Company EMCOR Government Services, Inc.
Category Maintenance
Position Type Full-Time
Location Type Onsite
Posted Date 1 week ago (2/20/2026 12:47 PM)