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American · East Campus (Washington, DC) · On Site · Active · $35–$42 / hour · Workday Recruiting
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | American |
| Title | Electrician |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | - |
| Location | East Campus (Washington, United States |
| Work model | On Site |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | $35–$42 / hour |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | Workday Recruiting |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-05-28 / 2026-05-30 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-06-06 / 2026-06-06 |
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Description
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University
Department:
Building Maintenance Zone A
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Work Modality:
Full On Campus Presence
Union:
Excluded
Job Description:
Summary:
The role of this position is to provide a safe, functional, clean, efficient and attractive living and learning environment. The electrician is a skilled, licensed trade person responsible for evaluating, repairing and replacing a variety of electrical facility components to ensure the equipment is fully operational and meets university standards. This position will involve corrective and preventive maintenance and minor alteration work and may oversee temporary labor and/or other trades persons or contractors as required. This position requires general supervision and often works independently.
Trades technicians work independently and cooperatively with other Facility Management and University departments along with contract trade personnel to maintain building systems, prevent facility problems when possible and respond to customer requests or emergencies. Occasionally functions as a team leader of a 2-to-5-member project team. This position has no budget responsibilities.
Essential Functions:
Perform preventive, routine corrective maintenance, and emergency repairs on wiring, lighting systems, power distribution panels, electrical motors and various equipment such as motor control centers and variable frequency drives to assure that systems are safe and operating as designed.
Work with, escort, and provide oversight and guidance to electrical and low voltage contractors ensuring National Electrical Code compliance standards are met.
Perform technical review of project drawings and provide feedback and recommendations. Inspect upgrades, space changes, renovations, and construction projects ensuring National Electrical Code compliance standards are met.
Respond to emails, attend team meetings, and capture pictures and records notes for assigned work orders.
Attend technical training to remain up to date with new equipment, code compliance and industry changes that are relative to this position.
Provide temporary power and/or onsite coverage for special events to ensure university needs are met.
Competencies:
Championing Customer Needs.
Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.
Building and Supporting Teams.
Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Full-time.
40 hours per week.
Salary Range:
$35.21 - $42.26 per hour.
Required Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
4 - 6 years of relevant experience.
DC Journeyman Electrician License.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot a simple electrical circuit.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Electrical Trade School Certificate.
5 - 8 years of relevant experience.
Experience as a service and/or maintenance electrician.
Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Must maintain a valid driver’s license with fewer than 2 points
Ability to successfully function in a diverse, team-oriented organization where employees actively support one another and customers.
Intermediate computer skills, to include CMMS experience.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance:
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must agree to submit to a background check.
Other Duties:
All university trade positions are expected to perform duties other than those typically associated with core trade responsibilities as the needs of the university dictate. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Collaboration and cooperation are expected from all employees.
Benefits
AU offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options .
Other Details
Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
American University is an E-Verify employer.
Current American University Employees
American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
Contact Us
For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email [email protected] .
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
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| Location Text | East Campus (Washington, DC) |
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| Employment Type | full_time |
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| Country | United States |
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| City | East Campus (Washington |
| Salary Raw | Salary Range: $35.21 - $42.26 per hour |
| Salary Min | 35.21 |
| Salary Max | 42.26 |
| Salary Currency | USD |
| Salary Period | hour |
| Source URL | https://american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/East-Campus-Washington-DC/Electrician_R4198 |
| Apply URL | https://american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/East-Campus-Washington-DC/Electrician_R4198 |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-30 09:07:07Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 09:42:56Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 09:42:56Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-06-06 09:42:56Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-05-28 00:00:00Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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