Electricians

Electrician Position at Dallas VA Medical Center

Akicita Federal is hiring electricians to maintain and repair critical electrical infrastructure supporting veterans' care at the Dallas VA Medical Center in Dallas, TX. These roles are essential to keeping hospital operations safe and uninterrupted — from emergency power systems to life-saving medical equipment. If you're a skilled journeyman electrician who takes pride in doing high-stakes work right, this is your opportunity to serve those who served.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of electrical systems throughout a large medical facility, including motors, HVAC components, lighting, and alarm systems
• Install, modify, and inspect electrical circuits, conduit runs, and associated wiring in accordance with the National Electrical Code
• Operate and work safely with high-voltage systems up to 4,160 volts AC, including switchgear, transformers, and emergency power infrastructure
• Use diagnostic instruments to identify and resolve electrical faults efficiently and accurately
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on motors, control equipment, and major utility systems to minimize downtime
• Work in varied environments including confined spaces, elevated areas, and outdoor locations while adhering to all safety protocols
• Coordinate work with minimal supervision and provide guidance or oversight to helpers as needed

Salary: $45 - $50 an hour

Requirements:

• Journeyman-level experience as an electrician, with demonstrated ability to work independently across complex electrical systems
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable electrical safety standards
• Ability to safely work with voltages up to 4,160 volts AC
• Proficiency using electrical diagnostic and testing instruments
• Ability to perform frequent physical exertion including heavy lifting, climbing, and working in confined or elevated spaces
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in a large, active medical facility environment

What sets candidates apart:

• Prior experience performing electrical work in a hospital, medical facility, or other large institutional or industrial setting
• Familiarity with emergency power systems, generators, and redundant electrical infrastructure critical to healthcare operations
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical blueprints, schematics, and as-built drawings
• Previous work supporting federal or VA facilities
• Experience mentoring or supervising helpers or apprentice-level electricians on job sites

About Akicita Federal:

Akicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work — clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff — and we treat them like the professionals they are.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Akicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable.