Electrician - 1st Shift

Job Summary

The Electrician performs skilled electrical work in support of the operations and maintenance of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, inspecting, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment in a critical healthcare environment. The Electrician ensures all work complies with National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA standards, Joint Commission requirements, and facility safety policies.

The Electrician supports mission-critical hospital operations and must respond to emergency electrical issues affecting patient care areas, medical equipment, and essential building systems.

Primary Job Functions

• Perform installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical systems up to and including 480V three-phase systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical issues involving lighting systems, panels, transformers, motors, disconnects, relays, and circuit breakers.
• Maintain and repair emergency power systems including generators, automatic transfer switches (ATS), UPS systems, and emergency lighting.
• Perform electrical support for critical systems such as HVAC equipment, medical facility power distribution, pumps, and mechanical systems.
• Install conduit (EMT, rigid, flex), wiring, raceways, and electrical devices in accordance with NEC and local codes.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections on electrical distribution systems and document findings.
• Use meters and diagnostic tools to perform voltage, amperage, continuity, and insulation resistance testing.
• Respond to urgent work orders, service calls, and after-hours emergencies as required.
• Support outage planning, electrical shutdowns, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe restoration of power.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Coordinate with other trades (HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, controls) to complete facility repai...