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Job ID
32528
Location
Detention Facility
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Date Opened
05/28/2026
Date Closed
06/08/2026
Minimum Rate
$64,165.00
Maximum Rate
$84,385.60
Target Openings
2
Available Openings
2
Area of Consideration
Open to Public
Agency
Department of Corrections
Grade
10
Bargaining Unit
1_2
Type of Appointment
Career Service - Reg Appt
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Job Summary
This position is located in the D.C Department of Corrections, Maintenance Division. The incumbent in this role is responsible for performing complex tasks, planning and laying out the routing, placement, and arrangement of industrial or similarly complex systems, circuits, controls, and equipment. In additions, installing, modifying, repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, testing, and loading new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Performs inspections of electrical systems and components to ensure safety and compliance with electrical codes. Responds to emergency situations, providing timely and effective solutions to electrical problems. Works on more difficult and large projects such as high-tension projects involving installing, repairing, or replacing overhead equipment, installing new contacts, new resistors, coils, monitors, generators, etc. Works from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to plan and lay out the routine, placement, type, size, gauge, balance, load continuity, and proper and safe operation of electrical lines, circuit systems, equipment, and controls.
Determines and installs wiring, conduits, fixtures, transformers, and other electrical devices in the size, type, and arrangement needed for proper and safe operation of electrical systems, circuits and equipment. Cuts and/or drills holes in ceilings, walls, and floors, through which conduits or cables are to pass. Works with electrical power from light fixtures, unless the system being worked on is motor controlled. Inspects, maintains, cleans, repairs, tests, and adjusts electrical buzzer and circuits, fight sockets, lighting fixtures, fans, switches, office and heating appliances, fire alarms, clocks, rheostats, thermostats, and electrical drills, grinders and shop equipment.
Qualifications and Education
ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION.
Knowledge of Electrical Equipment.
Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices.
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
Ability To Use Electrical Drawings.
Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work).
Trouble shooting (electrical).
Licenses and Certifications
District of Columbia Journeyman or Master Electrician License.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Working Conditions/Environment
Most of the work is performed in a correctional institution with and around inmates. Adherence to institutional safety and prevention guidelines is required. The work is performed inside, outside, and occasionally works in inclement weather conditions. Work areas are dusty, dirty, greasy, and noisy; and may be exposed to the possibility of injuries from falls, electrical shock, burns, cuts and bruises.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Must be available for rotational shift work, weekends and is subject to 24 hours on-call status.
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: RW-2805-10
Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential.
Duration of Appointment: Career Service Appointment.
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement. You may be required to pay an agency service fee through payroll deduction.
Position Designation: The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability Safety Sensitive. The incumbent must be able to pass a criminal background check; therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be appointment to this position. You will be subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Department of Corrections Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.
A TB Test is required prior to entry on duty.
Emergency Designation: This position is designated as Emergency pursuant to Chapter 12 of the D.C. personnel regulations, Hours of Work, Legal Holidays, and Leave.
Residency Preference: Applicants claiming "Residency Preference" will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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