Electrician Apprentice

Service Experts • Scarborough, ME

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About The Position

Under direct supervision, assists in the diagnos is , service, and installation of electrical work in residential customer’s home. Assists with the i nstalls, maint enance , and repairs of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.  Ensures that work is performed in accordance with relevant codes. Assists with c ommunicat ing with residential customer to answer questions, resolve problems, and ensure complete customer satisfaction. Works under the directions of the Licensed Electrician.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• ____ years experience in electrical repair, maintenance, and installation in addition to on-the-job training.
• Knowledge of machines and tools used in the construction or repair of houses, buildings and other structures. This knowledge includes the machine and tools design, uses, repairs, and maintenance.
• Working proficiency in basic mathematics and metric and standard measurements.
• Proficient mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate all necessary tools and equipment.
• Effective communication skills to communicate with customer and resolve customer issues, complaints, or concerns.
• Effective and efficient time-management and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Available to work flexible hours and on-call shifts as needed.
• Ability to stand and walk and to climb ladders and attic stairs and to maneuver in attics, basements, and crawl spaces.
• Ability to continually climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Natural or corrected vision to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception.
• Must be able to accurately distinguish colors for proper installation.
• Hand/eye coordination
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and ability to lift and carry, including carrying up ladders, items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Journeyman to analyze, diagnose, and resolve customer problems in a courteous, professional, timely, and accurate manner.
• Assists to diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Under direct supervision, inspects electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure in compliance with codes.
• As directed, tests 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 system.
• Assists Journeyman to plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Under direct supervision, repairs or replaces wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
• Connects wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Fastens small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
• Under direct supervision, places conduit, pipes, or tubing inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pulls insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
• Under direct supervision, installs ground leads and connects power cables to equipment, such as motors.
• Constructs and fabricates parts, using hand tools and specifications.
• Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, amp meters, or test lamps.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
• Ensures company property, vehicles, and tools are being used, maintained and properly accounted for.
• Following standard procedures and process, ensures that the company vehicle is properly stocked, returns defective warranty parts to branch, and orders/replenishes vehicle stock as needed.
• Represents the company professionally, honestly, and ethically in all business matters and activities.
• Performs similar/other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay, including incentive opportunities for many positions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Pay
• Medical /Dental /Vision Insurance programs
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions
• Life Insurance, for you and options you can elect for your family
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance options, that protects you and your family if you are unable to work
• Supplemental benefit programs such as: Legal advice, pet insurance, health advocacy programs
• World Class Training opportunities through our Experts University
• Career Development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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