Electrician – $29-$35/HR
Electrician
Company: Summit Skilled Solutions
Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Thursday | 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (4×10 schedule)
On-Call: As needed
Compensation: $29.00 – $35.00 per hour (based on experience)
Job Summary
Summit Skilled Solutions is seeking a qualified Electrician to support facility operations at the Lockheed Martin Center for Innovation in Suffolk, VA. This role focuses on advanced electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility systems while supporting overall building maintenance needs. The Electrician will work closely with site leadership to ensure high standards of workmanship, safety, and customer satisfaction in a professional, mission-critical environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Communicate effectively with site leadership to determine service needs and priorities
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Coordinate and oversee client subcontractors performing on-site services
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Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and equipment
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Respond to electrical service issues including lighting repairs, bulb replacements, circuit failures, and new installations
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Monitor and make adjustments to building automation systems as required
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Complete a wide range of corrective maintenance work orders in a timely manner
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Assist other skilled trades personnel with projects and maintenance tasks as requested
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Support maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of electrical systems, emergency generators, and lighting systems
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Provide assistance with general maintenance issues, including basic plumbing and other facility-related repairs
Qualifications
Education
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High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience
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Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on experience in facilities electrical maintenance
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Experience supporting HVAC-related facility maintenance preferred
Licenses & Certifications
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Valid U.S. driver’s license
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Apprentice Electrical License (minimum requirement)
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NFPA 70E training certification required
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Ability to obtain a Security Clearance (active clearance preferred)
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U.S. Citizenship required
Technical Skills & Knowledge
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Experience working with electrical systems up to 600 volts
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Strong working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC)
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Experience with three-phase electrical systems
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Proficiency using electrical testing equipment, including tools for relays, circuit breakers, and infrared scanning
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Ability to read and interpret repair manuals, specifications, drawings, and schematic diagrams
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Experience with high-voltage switchgear and PLC programming preferred
Additional Skills
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Strong organizational skills to maintain facility maintenance records and reports
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Effective time management skills, including the ability to coordinate subcontractors and complete daily assigned tasks
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Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
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Proficient in basic computer use, including email and electronic documentation
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Excellent customer service and communication skills