Electrician

Electrician

American Homestays is a mission-driven real estate development and property services company dedicated to creating and maintaining safe, high-quality living environments across Maryland. We specialize in affordable housing development, supportive housing solutions, and property preservation services for individuals and families facing housing insecurity, behavioral health challenges, and economic hardship.

In addition to housing development, American Homestays provides home renovations, handyman services, and property maintenance for both residential and commercial properties. Whether developing supportive living communities or ensuring ongoing upkeep for local properties, our work is grounded in dignity, equity, and long-term impact.

By combining housing innovation with responsive property services, American Homestays is building stronger communities—one home, one project, one family at a time.

This is a part-time position with flexible scheduling, ideal for an electrician seeking supplemental work or project-based engagements. Work may include routine maintenance, installations, inspections, emergency repairs, and renovation support.

Scheduled duties and responsibilities:

• Perform electrical installations, upgrades, and repairs for residential and commercial properties
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues, including short circuits, faulty wiring, or malfunctioning fixtures
• Install and maintain lighting, outlets, switches, panels, circuit breakers, and electrical systems
• Conduct inspections and ensure work complies with local, state, and NEC electrical codes
• Respond to service calls, emergency repairs, and general maintenance requests as scheduled
• Collaborate with property management and maintenance teams as needed
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and time on task

Unscheduled duties and responsibilities:

• Assist supervisor with work related requests.
• Responsible for following regulations of COMAR, CARF, any other regulatory body, and company policies/procedures related to service delivery and documentation and co-facilitating orientation of all new hires to these as well.
• Support the maintenance of a safe environment by participating in training and drills as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client's treatment.
• Participate in external and internal audits/surveys (CARF/CSA/OHCQ) as directed by the supervisor.
• Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement plans by completing periodic audits or other activities to ensure regulatory compliance and/or improve service delivery.

Physical demands:

• Regularly walk, stand or stoop; occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to 100 pounds; and regularly drives a motor vehicle.

Working conditions:

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors, in various weather conditions. • May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. • Exposure to potentially hazardous materials, heights, and tight spaces. • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in certain situations.

Competency/experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in residential and/or commercial electrical work
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Familiarity with local and national electrical codes
• Own tools and reliable transportation
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must carry or be willing to obtain general liability insurance (if 1099)
• Experience in property management or multifamily housing maintenance
• Ability to estimate project costs and materials
• Comfortable working in occupied units or tenant environments

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or certification is a plus.

Required certification/license:

• Valid Maryland journeyman or master electrician license
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.