Journeyman Electrician

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Journeyman Electrician is responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems in primarily commercial spaces. This person should be able to test, troubleshoot, and replace electrical components to ensure systems function safely and efficiently. This person must have the experience and willingness to train and mentor apprentice electricians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install electrical systems and equipment such as panels, breakers, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures, data cabling, Fire Alarm cabling.

• Ability to run small projects, order material, track costs, and communicate effectively with Project Manager.

• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.

• Be able to work with, teach, and guide apprentices.

• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, equipment, and low voltage systems.

• Understand and follow company safety procedures and guidelines.

• Ensuring that all electrical components meet safety codes and standards, including the NEC, OSHA, and NFPA.

• Work as part of a team and communicate well with peers, clients, vendors, and other trades.

• Read/interpret plans, blueprints, schematics, and other diagrams.

• Provide assistance during emergencies.

• May perform work of lower-level electricians.

• Ensure quality of your own work and of apprentices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A valid driver license.
• Detail oriented, reliable and self-motivated.
• Have a relevant South Dakota state license.
• Excellent written, verbal, and telephonic communication skills.
• Know OSHA safety guidelines and practices.
• Patience when teaching apprentices.
• Be able to meet the physical requirements of the job including: Working in confined spaces, heavy physical work; heavy lifting, laying wire, pushing, or pulling required objects up to or in excess of 75 pounds.
• Able to work safely from various heights off ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, and other safe work platforms and areas.
• Be able to complete full days’ worth of work involving one or more of the following: bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, with repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.

• Journeyman Electrician License.

• Completion of a relevant apprenticeship.

• At least 5 years’ experience.

COMPANY VALUES

• Do the Right Thing. Act Ethically. We are responsible for our words, our actions and our results.

• Build Relationships for Life. At Work. At Home. In the Community.

• Solve It. Deliver results through innovation, creative thinking, and problem solving.

• Have Fun. Perform at Your Best. Celebrate Successes.