Electrician

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina - Fort Liberty

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift

Compensation: $27.58 - $27.58 per hour

Benefits: Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a Electrician at Skookum include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Health and Welfare Benefit ($4.93 per hour worked)

• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care

• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave

• Potential shared earning bonus

• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents

• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities

• Verizon wireless discount

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Skookum is seeking a dedicated and hard-working Electrician with a positive attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Inspect, operate, and test industrial lighting equipment to diagnose electrical and mechanical malfunctions.

• Responsible for replacing lamps and ballasts.

• Responsible for cleaning lighting fixtures, replacing receptacles, various switches and other connections and performing miscellaneous re-lamping repairs.

• Minor electrical installations and repairs including, but not limited to; outlet repair and /or replacement; circuit breaker(s), various sensors and ground fault interruptions, etc.

• Performs routine electrical maintenance to ensure lighting systems operate efficiently in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC).

• Plan and layout repair work using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, and schematic diagrams.

• Keep records of maintenance, work performed, and cost of work.

• Maintain and operate all lift equipment necessary to service lights.

• Must be able to work from heights, ladders, and man lifts.

• Must have the ability to distinguish between different wire colors.

• Must be able to drive up to a 1-ton pickup truck with trailer.

• Must wear PPE as required.

• Additional general maintenance tasks as assigned.

• Remove and replace wiring and conduit as required.

• Be proficient with NFPA 70 and 70E.

Qualifications:

• Preferred: Electrician license.

• 6 months of electrician experience.

• Experience in all areas of general contracting/maintenance.

• Required: Electrician certificate.

• First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain one.

• Must be willing to work outside normal working hours (back shift and weekends) with notice.

• Must be able to read and understand schematics and blueprints.

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.

• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.

• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.

• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• A valid state drivers license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookums insurance.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

• Must have the ability to acquire Secret Security Clearance as required.