Maintenance Electrician (Temporary)

This role focuses on supporting electrical construction projects at a secure military installation, with an emphasis on installing galvanized rigid, PVC-coated rigid, and aluminum rigid conduit in an industrial environment. You will apply your experience in wiring, troubleshooting, and blueprint reading to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant electrical systems.

Install galvanized rigid, PVC-coated rigid, and aluminum rigid conduit according to project specifications and applicable codes.

Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics to plan and execute installations accurately.

Pull wire and complete wiring tasks for industrial electrical systems, ensuring neat, organized, and code-compliant work.

Perform conduit bending and routing to support clean, efficient, and safe electrical layouts.

Troubleshoot electrical issues in an industrial setting and assist in resolving problems promptly and safely.

Follow all site-specific security and access requirements, including obtaining and using required badges and identification.

Work collaboratively with the onsite team to meet project deadlines and quality standards.

Adhere to all safety policies and procedures while working outdoors and in varying weather conditions.

Minimum of 5 years of experience as an electrician, primarily in industrial or construction environments.

Experience pulling wire and completing industrial wiring tasks.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical drawings.

Hands-on troubleshooting skills for industrial electrical systems.

Ability to obtain and maintain required site badging for a secure military installation.

Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Electrical license is preferred.

Industrial electrical experience is a strong plus.

Familiarity with secure facility protocols and access control procedures is helpful.

You will join a team that values professionalism, safety, and high-quality workmanship on meaningful projects in a secure, mission-focused environment. The organization supports you through the badging and clearance process, providing guidance to navigate site requirements smoothly. You can expand your industrial electrical experience, work with specialized materials and installations, and build your skills on complex projects that offer long-term career development in the trades.

This role is based at a secure military installation and involves working outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind. The work is performed in an active construction and industrial setting with heavy equipment, materials, and ongoing site activity. You will use standard electrical tools and equipment for conduit installation, wiring, and troubleshooting. Site access requires proper badging and a Real ID, and you must follow all safety rules, security protocols, and dress in appropriate workwear suitable for construction and outdoor conditions.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Suffolk, VA.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Application Deadline

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. 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.

An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.