ELECTRICIAN- UNION - Chugach Government Solutions

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. 

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Whidbey Island, WA, offers an unparalleled opportunity to enjoy the unique blend of scenic beauty, community spirit, and economic vitality. The island's natural surroundings and relaxed lifestyle, coupled with a strong sense of community and support, make it an ideal place for those seeking both professional growth and a high quality of life.

The incumbent uses various tools, testing instruments and equipment to install, inspect, repair, maintain, adjust and troubleshoot various pieces of electrical equipment and components. Responsible for the care of the equipment and tools necessary to perform such work. Keeps Lead and Supervisor appraised of unique situations and problems encountered.

This position has a competitive wage of $53.19 per hr. Benefits include: $9.00 per hour for Health and Welfare, $7.30 per hour 401(k) contribution (both capped at 40 hours per week), 11 paid holidays, and PTO starting a 10 hours per month. The shop personnel have a contract year clothing and/or ANSI compliant safety shoes allowance as per the CBA. 

Work Model: Onsite

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Performs a variety of electrical trade functions such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment for the generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy. 
• Installs or repairs any of a variety of electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other distribution equipment.
• Works from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.
• Locates and diagnoses trouble in the electrical system or equipment.
• Works standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment.
• Uses a variety of electrician's hand tools and measuring and testing instruments.
• Work of the maintenance electrician requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. 
• Troubleshoots and evaluates electrical systems. 
• Inspects work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, policies, and regulations.
• In a scheduled rotation be available on-call within one hour after the Government’s request to respond to emergency situations during or after hours, holidays and weekends for the purpose of resolving immediate concerns. Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Other duties as assigned.  

Mandatory:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED).
• Journeyman Licensed Electrician (with valid and current Washington State EL01 Electrical Journeyman’s Certification).
• Verifiable work experience of at least three years in an Operations & Maintenance services environment.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license without a major violation or three or more incidents in the past 36 months.
• Communicate, both orally and in writing, in the English language.
• A commitment to be on-call 24 hours/7 days on a rotational basis with a 1-hour response time requirement.
• Must obtain and maintain a DOD clearance and pass any drug test as applicable to the position.
• U.S. Citizenship. 

Reasonable Accommodation:

CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.