Residential Electrician (5632)

PALMETTO GROUP•Providence Forge, VA

76d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves maintaining and repairing electronic components and equipment after new construction. The role requires testing electrical systems, planning installations according to specifications and codes, and diagnosing and correcting malfunctions. Responsibilities include connecting components, inspecting and repairing electrical systems for safety and compliance, performing rough-in and trim-out tasks, advising on equipment safety, driving a company vehicle, contacting homeowners for warranty calls, communicating with builders and customers, coordinating with schedulers and construction managers, and performing on-call services, including after-hours emergency response. The role also requires upholding all company safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited technical school; or comprehensive electrician apprenticeship training program completion with direct work experience; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Reliable transportation to and from work.
Valid US issued Driver's License.
A US Driving Record that passes the Company’s insurance carrier’s approval requirements to drive for the Company.
The ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Teamwork – The ability to work well with others and achieve results without regard to who gets the credit as long as the company wins.
Analysis – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; a hands-on implementer.
Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in stressful, positive, or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budgets.
Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; includes appropriate people in decision-making processes.
2-3 years of experience with residential work.
Organization and time management skills.
Punctual, reliable, and self-motivated.
Possibly required to work overtime.
Must be physically able to perform maintenance tasks to the highest caliber, which include but are not limited to the ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
Must have the ability to pass a urine drug test and background check.
Must be able to provide a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

A current electrician’s license or identification card is preferred.
Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

Help maintain and repair the electronic components and equipment used in any equipment or device that involves electricity after completion of new construction.
Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
Inspect and repair electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
Perform rough in and trim out punches.
Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
Drive Company vehicle to job sites safely and obeying all traffic laws.
Contact homeowners when enroute to warranty calls.
Communicate professionally and clearly with builders and customers as needed.
Coordinate with site scheduler and construction managers regarding jobs.
Perform “on call” services on a rotating basis including but not limited to carrying the on-call phone and answering and returning calls promptly, evaluating calls to determine emergency status, and traveling to “emergency” situations and performing services after hours as needed.
Upholds and adheres to all Company safety policies and procedures.
Other duties as required.