Pre-Apprentice Electrician

Skillforce • Leesburg, MD

5d • $0 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Skillforce is seeking motivated, entry-level candidates interested in starting a career in the electrical trade. This structured training opportunity is designed for people with little to no electrical experience who want to develop hands-on skills and build a long-term career. The six-month temp-to-hire program begins with one to three months of training at a shop in Frederick, Maryland, followed by assignments on commercial construction projects throughout Montgomery County, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia. The program may lead to permanent employment and a fully sponsored electrical apprenticeship.

During training, participants learn electrical construction fundamentals, including basic electrical theory, material identification and organization, tool use and safety, prefabrication of electrical assemblies and components, jobsite readiness, and construction best practices. After demonstrating readiness, participants transition to active projects as Electrical Helpers, supporting experienced electricians with commercial electrical installations.

The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, with overtime potentially available. Pay is $17 per hour. After six months, the contractor evaluates performance for direct-hire opportunities. Permanently hired employees receive full employee benefits, access to a paid electrical apprenticeship program, four years of electrical schooling while working and training, and opportunities for long-term career advancement.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Positive attitude and coachable mindset.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on active construction sites.

Nice To Haves

• Prior electrical experience is not required; entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Learn basic electrical theory and trade knowledge.
• Identify and organize electrical materials.
• Learn and use tools while following safety practices.
• Prefabricate electrical assemblies and components.
• Learn jobsite readiness and construction best practices.
• Assist experienced electricians with installing conduit, cable, and electrical systems.
• Pull wire and set electrical devices.
• Handle materials and maintain jobsite organization.
• Follow safety procedures and company standards.
• Support commercial electrical installations on large-scale projects.

Benefits

• Full employee benefits for employees hired permanently after the evaluation period.
• Paid electrical apprenticeship program for employees hired permanently.
• Four years of electrical schooling while working and training for employees hired permanently.
• Long-term career advancement opportunities in the electrical trade.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed