Location: Blacksburg, VA
Pay: $25–$28/hr (Based on Experience)
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 10-hour shifts | Enjoy Fridays Off!
🔧 Make an Impact with Your SkillsAre you an experienced commercial electrician looking for a rewarding short-term opportunity? Join our team at Virginia Tech and play a key role in upgrading lighting systems across 12 campus buildings. This is your chance to work on a high-profile project, collaborate with a skilled crew, and showcase your expertise in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
💼 What You’ll Be Doing:Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipmentExecute LED lighting upgrades across multiple buildingsRead and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagramsEnsure all work meets safety codes and quality standardsCollaborate with project managers, engineers, and teammatesTest electrical systems and diagnose issues using tools and meters🔍 What We’re Looking For:Commercial electrical experience is a MUSTStrong electrical aptitude and hands-on skillsProficiency with power tools, hand tools, and diagnostic equipmentAbility to read and work from technical diagrams and blueprintsReliable transportation and punctualityBonus: Ideal for someone eager to grow and take on new challenges!
👷♂️ Work Environment & Perks:Small, focused crews (3–4 people)Project spans 12 buildings at Virginia TechContract runs through mid-January, with potential for future workFridays off for better work-life balanceStart times: 8:30 AM on Mondays, 6:30 AM Tuesday–Thursday📍 Job Type & Location:Contract PositionBased in Blacksburg, VA💬 Ready to bring your skills to a project that matters?Apply today and be part of a team that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and growth.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Blacksburg,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 20, 2025.
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\n About Aerotek:\n\n
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
\n \n \nAerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
\n \nThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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