Residential Electrician

PALMETTO GROUP•Bluffton, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Palmetto Residential Electric is hiring a Residential Electrician to complete new-construction residential installations and warranty work. The role plans and performs electrical installations in accordance with specifications and local electrical codes, including preparing or following wiring plans, installing concealed wiring before walls and floors are finished, connecting fixtures and equipment, and installing grounding leads. The electrician tests circuits and components for compatibility and safety, observes installed systems for hazards or needed adjustments, and repairs faulty equipment or systems. Other duties may be assigned. The position is based in Bluffton, South Carolina, and may occasionally require travel to other Palmetto Residential Electric work sites. Overtime may be required. The company offers competitive pay and benefits, advancement opportunities, weekly pay, and a take-home company truck after 30 days.

Requirements

2–3 years of experience with residential work.
Ability to work as a team member.
Organization and time-management skills.
Punctual, reliable, and self-motivated.
Physical ability to perform maintenance tasks, including climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, and lifting objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
Ability to pass a urine drug test and background check.
Ability to provide a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Complete new-construction residential installations and warranty work.
Plan new or modified installations to minimize material waste, allow access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, or unreliable wiring in accordance with specifications and local electrical codes.
Prepare sketches showing wiring and equipment locations, or follow diagrams and blueprints; install concealed wiring before walls, ceilings, and flooring are completed.
Splice wires by stripping insulation, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps.
Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
Connect power cables to equipment such as electric ranges or motors, and install grounding leads.
Test circuit continuity and component compatibility and safety using instruments such as an ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
Observe installed equipment or systems to identify hazards or the need for adjustment, relocation, or replacement.
Repair faulty equipment or systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Occasionally travel to other work sites within Palmetto Residential Electric.
Possibly work overtime.