Journeyman Electrician
Aerotek
**Job Title: Journeyman Electrician**
**Job Description**
The Licensed Journeyman Electrician will be responsible for all maintenance and repair of electrical systems for our facility and equipment.
**Responsibilities**
+ Maintain, repair, and update electrical equipment across the company.
+ Install power sources, wiring, and electrical systems.
+ Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues and outages.
+ Complete work orders and maintain accurate records.
+ Diagnose and log issues in electrical circuits, wiring, and power sources.
+ Install and maintain motors, lighting controls, and instrumentation systems.
+ Reset and restart equipment after power failures.
+ Follow NEC, OSHA, NFPA, and other regulatory standards.
+ Perform Lockout/Tagout procedures for safety compliance.
+ Conduct routine and emergency electrical-mechanical repairs.
+ Monitor and coordinate with contractors on electrical work.
**Essential Skills**
+ Licensed Journeyman Electrician
+ Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in a similar position and environment
+ Proficient in installing power sources, wiring, and electrical systems
+ Ability to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues and outages
+ Skilled in utilizing electrical tools and test equipment
+ Proficient in reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ High school graduate or equivalent
+ Valid Virginia Driver's License (will operate company vehicle)
+ Active Journeyman Electrician license
**Work Environment**
+ Work is performed both inside and outside, subject to weather conditions.
+ The electrician will work with a team of facility maintenance personnel to ensure all electrical equipment is maintained and functioning properly for tunnel infrastructure.
+ The shift is from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portsmouth, VA.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/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 Portsmouth,VA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 2, 2026.
**About Aerotek:**
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.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The 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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