Title: Electrician

State Role Title: Trades Technician III

Hiring Range: $75,000

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Location: MAIN MUSEUM

Agency Website: https://www.vmfa.museum/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

About the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts:

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond is one of the largest comprehensive art museums in the United States. VMFA’s growing encyclopedic collection houses more than 50,000 works of art spanning 6,000 years of world history.

Our holdings include the largest public collection of Fabergé outside of Russia, the finest collection of Art Nouveau outside of Paris, and one of the nation’s finest collections of American art. VMFA is also home to important collections of Chinese art, English silver, French Impressionism, Postimpressionism, British sporting art, and modern and contemporary art, as well as renowned South Asian, Himalayan, and African art.

Recently named the 11th-best art museum in the United States by The Washington Post, VMFA is the only US art museum open 365 days a year with free general admission.

VMFA is a state-supported, privately endowed educational institution created for the benefit of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art, to encourage the study of the arts, and thus to enrich the lives of all.

About Electrical B&G Department:

The Electrical Department at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading all electrical systems throughout the museum campus. The department ensures the safe and reliable operation of power distribution, lighting, emergency power systems, fire alarm infrastructure, and other critical building systems that support museum operations, exhibitions, collections, and visitor experiences. In addition to daily maintenance and emergency response, the department manages capital improvement projects, energy-efficiency initiatives, and electrical support for facility expansions while maintaining compliance with all applicable codes, safety standards, and operational requirements. Under the leadership of the Electrical Systems Manager, the department plays a vital role in preserving a safe, functional, and world-class environment for staff, visitors, and the museum's collections.

General Information:

We are currently seeking a dependable Maintenance Electrician to join our Facilities and Maintenance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment throughout our facility. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of building systems, minimizing downtime, and supporting daily operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and controls.
• Install new electrical circuits, panels, lighting systems, motors, and related equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical infrastructure.
• Diagnose electrical faults using testing equipment and technical drawings.
• Respond to emergency electrical issues and equipment failures.
• Support facility renovations, expansions, and capital improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable electrical codes, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and inspection reports.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and other maintenance personnel as needed.
• Assist with after-hours and on-call maintenance support when required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies typically obtained through the completion of a high school diploma or GED or equivalent level of practical experience.
• Journeyman Electrician License.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of commercial, industrial, or institutional electrical maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, motors, generators, switchgear, transformers, and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Additional Considerations:

Experience with fire alarm systems and emergency power systems.

Benefits:

The Commonwealth of Virginia offers a comprehensive total compensation package that includes health benefits, paid leave, and flexible work schedules. The following benefits are available to classified employees:

• Vacation and Other Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits
• Sickness and Disability Program
• Deferred Compensation with Cash Match
• Group, Optional Life, and Long-term Care Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Retirement Plans
• State Employee Resources

Additional information relating to the benefits available to eligible state employees can be found online at: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits 

Special Instructions:

You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

All applicants must submit an online application. This position is open until filled and may close after five business days from July 10, 2026.

Please provide three professional references, including their full name, phone number, and email address. References should be able to speak to your qualifications for the position and may be included in your resume, cover letter or attached separately in the portal’s "other" field.

VMFA is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer. Diverse and inclusive hiring practices are at the heart of what we do at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Contact Information

Name: HR Services

Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.

Email recruitment@vmfa.museum for recruitment-related questions.

Emailed applications, resumes, or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. 

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.