AWA Electrical Apprentice

M.C. Dean, Inc • Rock Hill, SC

6d

About The Position

An Electrician Apprentice assists with installing electrical equipment in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Candidates must be recruited, invited, and employed by CBRE, commit to attending its bootcamp, and be present at the American Workforce Academy (AWA) hiring event.

The position involves physically demanding work, often outdoors and in varied weather and construction environments. Work may take place at extreme heights or in restricted areas, including switchgear rooms, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, and attics. Employees may need to access work areas using OSHA-approved construction ladders or stairs. Flexible hours and overtime may be needed to meet project deadlines, including nights and weekends. Work is performed in the presence of customers and their representatives, with a professional and courteous manner and minimal disruption to the customer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Zero or more months of experience.
• Reliable transportation.
• Successfully pass a background check and drug test.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Commit to attending the CBRE bootcamp after being recruited, invited, and employed by CBRE.
• Be present at the American Workforce Academy (AWA) hiring event.
• Able to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, following proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.
• Able to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
• Able to work at heights up to 60 feet and climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
• Able to walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead routinely and repetitively.
• Possess good vision (corrected vision is acceptable), color vision, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• Able to use a standard ladder without exceeding its weight limit while carrying tools.
• Able to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
• Able to apply general rules to specific problems and combine information to form rules or conclusions.
• Able to see details at close range, within a few feet.
• Able to listen to and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational school or education training.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, conduit, cable, equipment, components, and devices according to electrical-layout blueprints and building plans.
• Install and mount electronic controls, devices, panels, sensors, and components.
• Perform interlock wiring as required.
• Test electrical systems and circuit continuity in wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices.
• Inspect installation sites and review work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and procedures.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools, identify causes, and correct problems.
• Read contract drawings.
• Troubleshoot EMS systems, smart breakers, and relays.
• Perform other assigned duties, such as cleaning up, removing, disposing of, and recycling composite materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED