Facilities Electrician

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

As an employee of the Atlanta Fed, you will help support our mission of promoting the stability and efficiency of the U.S. economy and financial system. Your work will affect the economy of the Southeast, the United States, and the world. The work we do here is important, and how we do it is just as important as what we do. We live our values of integrity, excellence, and respect every day. We do the right thing, we do things right, and we treat people right. A career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta gives you the chance to do work that touches lives and helps communities prosper.

The Bank believes in flexibility to balance the demands of work and life while also recognizing the necessity of connecting and collaborating with our colleagues in person. Onsite work is an essential function of this position, and you are required to be onsite according to the schedule set by your management.

This position requires a valid electrical license or journeyman certification and serves as the primary electrical support specialist while performing general maintenance, construction, and troubleshooting throughout the facility. Under general supervision, the specialist maintains critical electrical systems alongside other building systems including carpentry, mechanical, plumbing, building automation, and security hardware. As an essential function of the Bank, extended hours will be required during emergencies or crisis situations. 

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical Systems (Primary Focus) 

• Performs installation and maintenance of comprehensive electrical systems including transformers, switchboards, controllers, breakers, and circuits 

• Conducts preventive and corrective electrical maintenance to facility generation and transmission equipment 

• Troubleshoots complex electrical issues and implements repairs 

• Ensures all electrical work strictly complies with National Electrical Code and safety standards 

• Manages electrical aspects of capital projects and facility upgrades 

General Maintenance 

• Assists with mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC system maintenance 

• Updates internal communication systems including telephone, fiber optic, and network infrastructure 

• Performs routine inspections, testing, and monitoring of critical equipment 

• Maintains computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) records 

• Conducts basic repairs such as replacing fixtures, ceiling tiles, and hardware 

Safety & Compliance 

• Adheres to OSHA, fire protection codes, building codes, and life safety requirements 

• Performs scheduled inspections of safety equipment (fire extinguishers, emergency stations) 

• Operates specialized equipment including forklifts, bucket lifts, and woodworking tools safely 

 

 Support Services 

• Assists with room setups, inclement weather response, and special events 

• Collaborates with other trades and departments as required 

• Supports automated material handling equipment maintenance 

Qualifications 

Education: High School Diploma or GED 

Experience: Less than two years, with electrical experience required 

Required Technical Skills: 

• Must possess a valid electrical license or journeyman certification  

• Experience with commercial electrical systems required  

• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and safety standards 

• Strong electrical knowledge and troubleshooting abilities 

• Basic mechanical aptitude 

• Basic computer skills 

• Knowledge of building equipment and OSHA safety regulations 

Preferred Certifications: 

• Training or certification in electrical systems 

• Additional certifications in HVAC, plumbing or mechanical fields 

Key Competencies: 

• Problem-solving and technical troubleshooting 

• Self-directed with strong initiative 

• Effective communication 

• Collaborative team approach 

• Action-oriented mindset 

Our total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:

• Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• 401K match, and a fully funded pension plan
• Paid vacation and holidays; flexible work environment
• Generously subsidized public transportation
• Education Assistance Program
• Professional development programs, training and conferences
• And more…

 

Additional Requirements:

• This position will require at minimum fingerprinting for a criminal background check, education and employment verification, along with potential additional screening requirements due to the information accessed while performing the job. Any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of any required background screening. These screenings would be initiated at the time of offer acceptance and can take up to approximately 8 weeks to be completed. The screening covers areas such as education/employment verification, criminal history, credit history, and reaches out to your references and people that know you well.
  • For Law Enforcement positions, physical, psychological, drug, stress/EKG, and attending an academy will be required.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta employees must comply with the Bank’s ethics rules. These rules generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from holding financial interests (such as common stock and corporate bonds) issued by financial institutions. This prohibition also applies to investment funds that focus on investing in the financial sector. If you, your spouse/domestic partner, or minor child own such securities, you will generally be asked to divest them if you accept an offer of Bank employment. If you have concerns about this prohibition, you should raise the issue with the recruiter for this posting early in the process.

 

 

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, rush jobs, change in workload or technological developments).

 

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

No

Job Category

Facilities/Real Estate Family Group

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

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