Maintenance Electrician

The Metropolitan Opera

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Lincoln Center - New York, NY on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted November 5, 2025 Last posted March 31, 2026
Job description
Rate of Pay - $2,038 per week per CBA.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of electrical systems. Install electrical wiring, fixtures and equipment as part of the building infrastructure as well as its associated machinery and lighting systems. 
  • Maintenance. Perform routine maintenance on electrical systems to ensure optimal performance and safety. 
  • Troubleshooting. Diagnose and repair electrical issues. Ensureappropriate response to operational emergencies and other unforeseen circumstances. 
  • Compliance. Ensure that all electrical work complies with local (NYC) and national safety codes and regulations. 
  • Inspections. Conduct inspections of electrical equipment and its components. Maintain records and prepare reports 
  • Responding to emergency situations and environmental compliance emergencies 

Skills and Qualifications

  • Education. A high school diploma equivalent  with completion of an apprenticeship program or vocational training in electrical technology. 
  • Licensing.  Special Electrician License NYC DOB 
  • Technical Skills.  Proficiency in reading blueprints and technical diagrams, as well as knowledge of electrical systems and safety protocols. 
  • Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to effectively address electrical issues. 
  • Physical Fitness.      Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy equipment and working in confined spaces. 
  • Experience and expertise. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience working in live Stage Theatre. Opera experience is desirable 

Required Certification

  • Special Electrician License NYC DOB 
The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
About this role

Summary

Perform electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and ensure safety compliance.

Job title

Maintenance Electrician

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

performing arts

Location requirements

On-site in New York, NY, with possible remote responses allowed.

Salary

Rate of Pay - $2,038 per week per CBA.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

high school diplomaelectrician licenseblueprint readingproblem-solvingphysical fitness

Preferred skills

live theatre experienceopera experience

Specializations

electrical systemstroubleshootinginspectionssafety codes
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City