**Aerotek is now hiring for a Journeyman Electrician in Washington DC Job Description: The incumbent of the position is to hold and maintain a DC Journeyman Electrician license* The role of this position is to provide a safe, reliable, code compliant, and functional infrastructure, that produces an efficient living and learning environment* The DC licensed electrician is responsible for evaluating, maintaining, repairing, and replacing a variety of electrical and life safety facility components, to ensure the equipment is fully operational and meets university standards* The position holder will also be involved in corrective and preventive maintenance, minor alteration work, and may oversee temporary labor, and/or other trade persons or contractors as required* The position holder requires general supervision and often works independently* Performs preventive and routine corrective maintenance on wiring of the medium voltage system, emergency generators and transfer switches, sprinkler systems (wet, dry and special hazard) and fire pumps, in order to assure that systems are safe and operating as designed* Performs emergency repairs to generators, electrical apparatus in and around buildings, in order to assure that service interruptions are minimized* Provide temporary power for special events to ensure university needs are met* Attend meetings and training courses in order to stay current with departmental procedures and maximize job performance* Attend technical training to remain up to date with new equipment and systems that may be installed in buildings or relevant to position* Complete necessary paperwork and documentation of work, to ensure university policies and procedures are complied with* Perform job tasks independently or in conjunction with other parties and to the standard that meets or exceeds DC, as well as National Code compliance guidelines (eg NEC, NFPA)**The ideal candidate:**+ Must have a DC Journeyman's license+ Must be flexible on shift+ Must have commercial experience**Selling points:**+ Great company to work for.+ Growth potential and good wages**About Aerotek:**We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing(R) Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.