Electrician

May 2, 2025
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Electrician

Job ID: req4294
Employee Type: nonexempt full-time
Division: Facilities, Maintenance & Engineering
Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick
Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Facilities Maintenance and Engineering (FME) mission is to support the National Cancer Institute (NCI) at Frederick in their mission to cure cancer and AIDS. FME is responsible for the physical campus - its research laboratory space, administrative space, the infrastructure that supports the buildings, and the landscape that surrounds them. In addition, we are responsible for managing, planning, designing, and construction management of renovations at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR).

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the preventative maintenance, installing, repairing, modifying, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical services, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment.
  • Performs industrial electrical work on such items as incineration, fluorescent and germicidal fixtures, generating equipment and controls, scientific equipment, solid state electronic sensing controls and solid-state motor controls
  • Works on equipment carrying up to 600 VAC
  • Assisting with the Electrical Preventative Maintenance for the site
  • Visit's worksites to assist in developing work plans, time requirements, power sources and the need for branch circuits, outlets and additional electrical fixtures
  • Installs lines, outlet boxes, fuse panels and related electrical equipment
  • Maintains and repairs electrical laboratory and technical equipment
  • Occasionally working beyond normal duty hours, including weekends and holidays
  • Will be required to be a part of a rotational on call schedule for emergency calls
  • Contributes to the overall success of Operation and Maintenance Department by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Maryland State Journeyman license or currently enrolled in the third year of a four-year electrical apprenticeship program
  • In addition to educational requirements, a minimum of three (3) years of craft-related experience
  • Must have and maintain a valid State Driver's License issued by the state in which the candidate resides. Must have no more than 3 demerit points in the previous twelve (12) months or five (5) demerit points in the preceding thirty-six (36) months as determined by the Leidos Biomed Use of Government Owned or Leased Vehicles Policy
  • This position is considered a safety-sensitive position and will be subject to random drug testing per the Leidos Biomedical Research Drug Free Workplace Program
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
  • Master Electricians License
  • Five (5) years of craft-related experience
  • Experience in a wide range installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial electrical equipment and systems
  • Knowledge of electrical components of scientific/laboratory equipment
  • Knowledge of National Electrical Codes, National Electrical Safety Codes; basic principles and theories of electricity; safety practices in the electrical trade
  • Experience with voltmeters, amp meters, wattmeters and other multi-amp testing equipment
  • Experience replacing bearings, brushes, rings, contacts, and armatures of electric motors to over 400-horsepower

JOB HAZARDS
  • This position is subject to atmospheric conditions that would require the usage of a respirator, requiring a medical clearance

Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, color, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here

52,700.00 - 90,625.00

The posted pay range for this job is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data.

The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part time positions