Electrical Worker

Summary NIST's Operations and Maintenance Group is seeking several electrical workers to support the safe and reliable operation of NIST facilities. These positions help maintain critical building infrastructure by installing, repairing, and troubleshooting electrical systems and fixtures across laboratories, offices, and support spaces. The work directly supports NIST's scientific mission by ensuring facilities remain functional, safe, and compliant with electrical codes and standards. Duties Help In this position, you will: - Assist journeymen electricians in electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work by securing panel boards to walls and ceilings to accommodate raceways and conduits, drawing wires through walls and ceilings, soldering wire connections, attaching fixture mounting brackets and fixtures, connecting wires and outlets, installing lights and switches, replacing defective outlets, and other similar types of duties. - Read and interpret schematics and one-line drawings. Requirements Help Conditions of employment U.S. citizenship Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical examination) Bargaining Unit Position: Yes - Washington Area Metal Trades Council (WAMTC), AFL-CIO Qualifications All applicants must submit a resume NOT TO EXCEED two pages on standard-size paper. If the resume exceeds two pages, only the first two pages will be reviewed for qualifications or assessment determinations. There is no specific length or level of experience requirements. The applicant's overall background of experience, education, and training must clearly demonstrate the ability to assist journeymen electricians in electrical installation, maintenance and repair of electrical items such as wire connections, attaching fixture, connecting wires and outlets, installing lights and switches, replacing defective outlets, and other similar types of duties without more than normal supervision. Applicants must meet the screen out elements and achieve an overall score of at least fifty (50%) or higher Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trade and Labor Occupations Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration Additional information This position is covered by the Federal Wage System. The FWS is a uniform pay-setting system that covers Federal appropriated fund and non-appropriated fund blue-collar employees who are paid by the hour. For more information regarding the FWS, visit We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy. Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions. You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY in order to be considered for this position. All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible in order to make qualification or eligibility determinations. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:- your performance and conduct;- the needs and interests of the agency;- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. This position has physical requirements which include but may not be limited to: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds Light lifting, under 15 pounds Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds Light carrying, under 15 pounds Straight pulling Pulling hand over hand Pushing Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Walking Standing Crawling Kneeling Repeated bending Climbing, legs only Climbing, use of legs and arms Both legs required Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4 Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other Both eyes required Depth perception Ability to distinguish basic colors Ability to distinguish shades of colors Hearing (aid may be permitted) This position has environmental factors which include, but may not be limited to: Outside Outside and inside Excessive heat Excessive cold Excessive humidity Excessive dampness or chilling Dry atmospheric conditions Excessive noise, intermittent Constant noise Dust Silica, asbestos, etc. Fumes, smoke, or gases Solvents (degreasing agents) Grease and oils Radiant energy Electrical energy Slippery or uneven walking surfaces Working around machinery with moving parts Working around moving objects or vehicles Working on ladders or scaffolding Working below ground Vibration Working closely with others Working alone Protracted or irregular hours of work Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities such as: ? Telework Flexible work schedules Paid parental leave Paid vacation Sick leave Family-friendly leave Childcare subsidy program for qualifying families Back-up child care program Child and elder-care resources On-site childcare center Lactation spaces Wellness programs Fitness center Employee assistance programs Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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Created: 2026-03-11