Aerotek is hiring: Maintenance Electrician in Virginia Beach

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment, ensuring compliance with local and national codes. This role requires a proactive individual with the ability to manage various tasks and work environments efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain new or modified electrical installations consistent with local and national codes.

• Plan electrical installations to minimize material waste and ensure future maintenance access, avoiding hazardous and unreliable wiring.

• Interpret and follow diagrams, blueprints, and specifications.

• Apply journeyman-level electrical skills to the installation and repair of electrical systems, including diagnosing repair needs for air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

• Perform tasks and comply with work schedules, attendance, or duty requirements as per City or Department Rules.

• Complete related work as assigned or specified in project drawings or customer specifications.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Electrical Shop and main facility.

• Travel to job sites as needed.

• Ensure all work sites are clean and orderly.

• Demonstrate safe work habits and proper care of equipment and tools.

• Complete all required paperwork.

• Work from various types of ladders, including step ladders and extension ladders of all sizes.

• Adhere to all safe work procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Haz-Com Policy, Lockout/Tag out Policy, and Confined Space policy.

• Attend educational and training classes when required.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in electrical installations and maintenance.

• Ability to read and interpret schematics.

• Journeyman Card certification.

• Experience with bending conduit and working with 480V systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of tasks required for all phases of electrical work per the latest edition of the American Electricians’ Handbook, Local, and National Electrical Codes.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing company that offers opportunities for advancement and a competitive benefits package once permanent. Our dynamic work environment supports professional development and growth.

Work Environment

The role operates within Acoustical Sheetmetal Incorporated, providing environmental and sound attenuating packaging for on-site power generation. The work environment ranges from basic factory-like settings to extreme, sound-attenuated, heavy-duty industrial units. The position offers flexible shift options, including a 1st shift from 8 am to 4:30 pm and a 2nd shift from 5 pm to 3:30 am, with additional hours as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.