Electrician Apprentice

Service Experts LLC • Scarborough, ME

6d

About The Position

Under direct supervision, assists in the diagnosis, service, and installation of electrical work in residential customer’s home. Assists with the installs, maintenance, and repairs of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensures that work is performed in accordance with relevant codes. Assists with communicating with residential customer to answer questions, resolve problems, and ensure complete customer satisfaction. Works under the directions of the Licensed Electrician.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• ____ years experience in electrical repair, maintenance, and installation in addition to on-the-job training.
• Knowledge of machines and tools used in the construction or repair of houses, buildings and other structures. This knowledge includes the machine and tools design, uses, repairs, and maintenance.
• Working proficiency in basic mathematics and metric and standard measurements.
• Proficient mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate all necessary tools and equipment.
• Effective communication skills to communicate with customer and resolve customer issues, complaints, or concerns.
• Effective and efficient time-management and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Available to work flexible hours and on-call shifts as needed.
• Ability to stand and walk and to climb ladders and attic stairs and to maneuver in attics, basements, and crawl spaces. Ability to continually climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Natural or corrected vision to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception. Must be able to accurately distinguish colors for proper installation.
• Hand/eye coordination
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and ability to lift and carry, including carrying up ladders, items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Journeyman to analyze, diagnose, and resolve customer problems in a courteous, professional, timely, and accurate manner.
• Assists to diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Under direct supervision, inspects electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure in compliance with codes.
• As directed, tests electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Assists Journeyman to plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Under direct supervision, repairs or replaces wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools. Connects wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. Fastens small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
• Under direct supervision, places conduit, pipes, or tubing inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pulls insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
• Under direct supervision, installs ground leads and connects power cables to equipment, such as motors.
• Constructs and fabricates parts, using hand tools and specifications.
• Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, amp meters, or test lamps.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
• Ensures company property, vehicles, and tools are being used, maintained and properly accounted for.
• Following standard procedures and process, ensures that the company vehicle is properly stocked, returns defective warranty parts to branch, and orders/replenishes vehicle stock as needed.
• Represents the company professionally, honestly, and ethically in all business matters and activities.
• Performs similar/other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay, including incentive opportunities for many positions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Pay
• Medical /Dental /Vision Insurance programs
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions
• Life Insurance, for you and options you can elect for your family
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance options, that protects you and your family if you are unable to work
• Supplemental benefit programs such as: Legal advice, pet insurance, health advocacy programs
• World Class Training opportunities through our Experts University
• Career Development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees