Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job Overview

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Facilities Electrical Technician to join a qualified, diverse team. The role involves routine inspection and maintenance of building electrical equipment and collaboration with contractors across multiple trades.

• Inspect and maintain building electrical equipment, utilities systems, and related infrastructure.
• Install conduit, raceways, cable trays, wiring, and terminate switches, receptacles, breakers, panels, transformers, motor starters, and VFDs.
• Perform routine checks on motors, generators, UPS, HVAC controls, PLCs, and other electrical equipment.
• Diagnose faults using multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, and software; replace defective components and verify proper operation.
• Conduct continuity, insulation resistance, voltage, and load tests; complete functional testing, as‑built drawings, and test reports.
• Follow OSHA, NFPA 70E, and company LOTO procedures; use PPE; identify and correct hazardous conditions; report incidents.
• Perform routine, periodic, and special inspections to prevent equipment and facility breakdowns.
• Execute maintenance, repair, and installation tasks in electrical and HVAC controls.
• Operate plant‑yard equipment such as skid steers, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other powered aerial or material‑handling devices when required.
• Update the preventive‑maintenance database and complete work orders on time using a CMMS (e.g., Maximo, Maintenance Connection).
• Assist Facilities Management with ancillary duties (file upkeep, site cleanup, warehouse organization, etc.).
• Respond to emergency maintenance calls and on‑call requirements (e.g., capital‑project startups).
• Perform seasonal tasks such as snow removal from walkways and roads.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience in facilities maintenance.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• A minimal level of journeyman electrical experience.
• Experience with NEC, local building codes, AC/DC power systems, motor controls, and PLC basics.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience in testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repair of machinery and/or equipment.
• Ability to work independently and follow detailed work instructions.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook) and learning other specific programs/databases.
• Customer service, written/oral communication, and teamwork skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Advanced certifications such as NFPA 70E, OSHA 30‑hour construction safety, or similar.
• Experience with low‑voltage signaling, control wiring, fire alarm systems, or data‑center power infrastructure.
• Experience with commercial HVAC and SCIF construction.
• OSHA certification or training.
• Basic networking/cabling knowledge.
• Self‑starter and ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Problem‑solving ability and collaboration skills.
• Experience with CAFM/Work‑Order systems.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Perform work from ladders, scaffolds, and powered lift platforms.
• Climb at least 200 ft of vertical ladder or tower‑climbing system while wearing approved fall‑arrest PPE (when required).
• Perform moderate‑to‑strenuous physical work in indoor and outdoor environments, under varied atmospheric conditions.
• Wear required safety gear for specific tasks.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools, conduit benders, wire strippers, multimeters, clamp meters, and insulation testers.
• Ability to climb ladders.

Monday‑Friday, 06:00‑16:00 (1‑hour break). 9/80 option available (four 9‑hour days + every‑other Friday off).

Primary salary range: $52,094.00 – $. Compensation may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long‑term incentives for eligible positions. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and…