Journeyperson / Sarasota

Gaylor Electric•Sarasota, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Journeyperson leads and performs installations, alterations, additions, and repairs of electrical systems, conductors, materials, and equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The role requires troubleshooting and proactive problem-solving, safe execution of assigned work, and the ability to work with limited supervision. Journeypersons also direct and train Helpers and Apprentices, plan work to meet deadlines, and maintain workmanship and safety standards. Work includes installing and terminating electrical systems, bending and installing conduit, pulling wire and cable, installing switchgear and devices, interpreting electrical drawings and schematics, and troubleshooting control wiring. The role requires familiarity with applicable electrical codes and safety procedures, and may involve work at heights, in confined or restrictive areas, outdoors in varied weather, and around energized components. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program or six years of on-the-job electrical experience is required. A journeyman license is required where applicable by state, locality, or project.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program or six years of on-the-job electrical experience.
Journeyman license where required by state, locality, or project.
High school graduation or equivalency preferred.
Use Gaylor Values in carrying out job responsibilities.
Understand and comply with company and job-site OSHA safety requirements and lockout/tagout procedures.
Maintain personal hand tools in accordance with company policy.
Certified to operate platform and boom lifts, or able to obtain certification upon hire.
Able to work at heights up to 90 feet from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, roofs, or other designated safe work areas, and use assigned mobile elevated work platforms.
Able to accurately bend and install all types of conduit and understand degrees in conduit bending, including concentric bending.
Able to use two-handed tools and equipment, such as cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, and jackhammers.
Know how to erect pulley systems to lift or move heavy equipment and give hand signals to operators.
Understand branch-circuit switching, including three-way and four-way switching.
Know circuit grounding practices, transformer connections, overcurrent protection, parallel circuits, fuses and circuit breakers, motors, cable trays, and supports.
Know the effects of soil on underground installations and cables, as well as trench safety requirements for installing underground conductors.
Understand other trades and construction methods, including concrete, masonry, metal, and wood construction.
Plan and install conductors accurately in conduits and raceways; install electrical devices and fixtures accurately and promptly.
Able to work in restrictive or tight areas, including switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, and attics.
Able to install switchgear and perform required terminations; experience with terminations and splicing up to and including 600 volts.
Possess technical and safety knowledge and the ability to work with live and energized parts.
Understand verbal instructions and heed safety warnings; demonstrate proper and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials.
Read and understand labels, job-site maps and directions, instruction manuals, and written instructions.
Know blueprints, shop drawings, and ladder logic diagrams, and visualize completed work before installation.
Understand and comply with NEC, state, and local codes.
Understand basic math and read a tape measure; add, subtract, divide, multiply, and accurately use electrical formulas.
Take pride in craftsmanship.
Work scheduled hours and overtime on short notice when required; work well with others as a team member.
Remain calm in heightened emotional situations and work in noisy environments.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility vests, and safety harnesses.
Stand, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead for extended periods; lift loads up to 51 pounds.
Perform repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers; climb and use ladders and scaffolding for extended periods.
Have good vision and hearing, normal or corrected, and be able to see colors to distinguish color-coded wiring.
Move from designated employee parking areas to construction areas and access all building levels, including by safe, OSHA-approved construction ladders or stairs when necessary.
Work while constantly moving; reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance.
Use both hands simultaneously for tying knots and operating power equipment; be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalency.

Responsibilities

Report to assigned job sites on time as directed.
Maintain and properly store tools, materials, and equipment.
Organize materials and tools and keep the work area clean and neat.
Dig trenches using hand tools or equipment as needed.
Mount and install assigned hardware, including conduit, wires, and strapping.
Accurately identify wire and conductor colors.
Plan, schedule, and organize tasks to meet deadlines.
Interpret electrical construction drawings, terminate cables, and install and troubleshoot control wiring from schematics.
Complete routine daily inspections of equipment and work areas to verify accurate, timely installations.
Complete and document regular safety inspections as assigned.
Direct and train Helpers and Apprentices in proper work practices to meet production requirements.
Safely perform assigned tasks with limited supervision.
Lead and perform electrical installations, alterations, additions, repairs, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.
Lead and assist with wire pulls through conduit, cable tray, floor ducts, wireways, and other pathways.