Electrician

Department: Facilities Operations Management Location: Twentynine Palms, CA, US NIKA is hiring for an Electrician who will support the operations of their department by performing installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment at a government health facility.
Incumbent will also assist with general building upkeep including plumbing, HVAC, mechanical systems, doors, auto-doors, and other facility components at the Marine Corps Base Twentynine Palms, CA!! Named a “Top Workplace” by the Washington Post, NIKA is a well-established company that is focused on growth within an entrepreneurial environment.
We work with governments to operate and manage their real property.
Our operations management, engineering, and project management services provide our customers with the value and expertise to ensure operational readiness for complex and mission-critical facilities.
Job Duties and Responsibilities Performs repair, overhaul, maintenance, and servicing of commercial and industrial electrical/electronic systems, locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical system or equipment Testing, installation, repair, and maintenance of a variety of electrical equipment, such as generators, ATS, UPS, transformers, switchboards, controllers, door operators, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, IR scans or other transmission equipment Performs fire alarm system and nurse call systems testing and maintenance Maintains the general cleanliness and appearance of assigned spaces and the workshop Assist maintenance teams Solely identify and resolve failures/alarms related to critical building equipment.
Required Skills and Qualifications Must have the skill and knowledge to use all hand and power tools, test equipment and shop machines, aerial booms, and shop machines utilized by the craft Knowledgeable and skilled in maintaining and repairing exterior and interior electrical wiring and components All appropriate safety practices for working with hand and power tools.
Read and comprehend schematics, blueprints, and shop drawings Communicate verbally and in writing Ability to troubleshoot systems using electronics, computers, and software systems Use of computers for checking email, data entry on CMMS, and training Electrical, electronics, and basic knowledge of refrigeration, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and ventilating systems, safe operation and repairs and electrical troubleshooting Education and Experience Must have a high school diploma or equivalency Completed certified apprenticeship program preferred Must have a high school diploma or equivalency.
1-2 years of experience in electronic repair and maintenance of fire doors and security alarm systems Physical Requirements Possible exposure to hazardous materials, requiring use of respirators and personal protective safety attire and equipment Lifting and carrying varies dependent on location of equipment up to 30-40ft height Ability to push 50 pounds (maintenance equipment); ability to lift minimum of 50 pounds (supplies and equipment) Possible exposure to hazardous materials, requiring use of respirators and personal protective safety attire and equipment May require entering confined spaces such as ductwork, pits, and crawl spaces Special Qualifications and Requirements Must be able to successfully pass as required a federal, state, or local government’s background investigation Must hold a Journeyman Electrician License Disclaimer The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
NIKA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Further, NIKA takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.
Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.