Skilled Electrical Apprentice

Position Overview

Skilled Apprentice Electricians work with the Lead Electrician on assigned installation projects. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Serving the clients by expertly servicing customers’ entire needs.
• Follow the direction of installation jobs to complete in designated time frame.
• Wear floor savers while in the client’s home and maintain a neat work area when performing a repair or scheduled service.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of systems.
• Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
• Prepare electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes for inspection.
• Maintain a clean, organized job site 
• Always be safety conscious both on the job and while driving.
• Participate actively in all training exercises, morning meetings.
• Live the Core Values in every interaction
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required 
• Associate degree preferred but not required
• 3+ years’ experience in the Electrical trade 
• Self-starter, reliable, flexibility with hours
• Strong customer service skills
• Must pass random drug testing
• Understanding of the current regulations within the field 
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills on a technical level 
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team  
• General knowledge of power tools and techniques for care and safe use
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Demonstrable knowledge and skills for HVAC installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of systems and equipment 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands:

• Climbing up and down on ladders and equipment
• Heavy lifting required (50-75) pounds, ladder work and tight space work required from time to time
• Ability to pick-up a minimum of 25 pounds consistently and carry up to 250 feet unassisted
• Operate handheld power tools
• Wear personal protective equipment
• Ability to work more than 40 hours per work week and up to 12 hours per day

Working Environment:

• Work both indoors and outdoors
• Would be exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures 
• Will be in proximity to hazardous conditions, equipment, and situations
• Wear safety attire, such as goggles or other protective clothing
• Could be exposed to sounds and noise levels that are uncomfortable and distracting
• Will be exposed to very bright or inadequate lighting conditions
• Ability to climb ladders and work from roofs and scaffolding
• Will work around exposed contaminants
• Must be able to work in cramped work places, such as crawl spaces under floors.