Electrician Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This Electrician Trainee position with the Department of General Services is an in-house apprenticeship program designed to build skills in electrical work. The trainee will learn to perform a variety of skilled duties relating to the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, electrical distribution equipment, and electrical components under the direction of a licensed electrician. The work supports complex and critical systems across the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg Annex, and outlying Harrisburg buildings, as well as the Reading Office Building and Scranton Office Building. This entry-level position is a four-year in-house training program where the trainee will work with and learn from licensed electricians and supervisors to advance their skills with electrical systems, components, and equipment.

Requirements

• An associate’s degree in electrical technology, electrical engineering, or electronics; or Completion of a two-year, post-secondary technical training program in electrical technology, electrical engineering, or electronics; or Completion of a three-year, high school Vo-Tech training program in electrical technology, electrical engineering, or electronics, and six months experience in the installation, repair, or maintenance of electrical systems, components, and equipment; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• Must possess an active motor vehicle license.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical items, components, and systems using a variety of tools, techniques, and equipment.
• Identify, pinpoint, and correct power failures and short circuits.
• Develop the knowledge to select the proper tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Help follow blueprints, specifications, and layouts; align efforts with other workers and department coordinators; travel to project locations.
• Gain and maintain a working knowledge of the National Electric Code standards.
• Ensure safety measures are in place and identify job hazards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree