Electrician and Plumber - Trainee and Assistant (Oakland/San Jose)

Essel Construction Opportunity

Start the next phase of your construction career with Essel today!

We are looking to add hard-working and reliable Electricians and Plumbers to our team.

You will participate in a variety of construction projects throughout the Bay Area, from Oakland to San Jose.

**Many of our best performers earn opportunities to work on bigger projects with more pay!**

Ideal opportunity for a mid-level Trainee or Apprentice looking to gain additional experience working as part of a team.

Plumber Tech:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing duties in connection with a wide variety of building alterations, maintenance and repair projects.
• Install, alter, replace, and repair plumbing projects as required such as water, sewage, and drainage systems.
• Cut, bend, assemble, and install various pipes, fittings, and fixtures for water, sanitary, drainage, heating, gas, and other plumbing systems which involve the performance of hand, bench, and maintenance plumbing tasks.
• Install, alter, repair, or replace all plumbing fixtures.
• Thread, ream, assemble, caulk, solder, and weld various pipes and component parts.
• Install, alter, and repair valves, fittings, and other plumbing parts and equipment, including such items as hot water boilers, sterilizers, steam tables, sinks, thermal control apparatus, sprinkler heads, hydrants, and service pipes.
• Repair and install new water/drainage lines and waste/sewage pipes.
• Check plumbing fixtures for leaks and other defects, opening and cleaning clogged drains, pipes, and traps.
• Advise on selecting, ordering, and storing plumbing supplies and equipment.

Electrical Tech:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Installs and repairs electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures in buildings.
• Installs conduits and pipes to house electrical wires and cables.
• Ensures piping complies with electrical codes.
• Troubleshoots to diagnose repairs.
• Installs circuit breakers and other electrical hardware and connects wiring to them.
• Connects electrical systems to powerlines to provide electricity to the building.
• Tests electrical systems to ensure proper installation and operation.
• Inspects electrical systems to determine whether repairs are needed.
• Replaces conduit and wiring as needed.
• Replaces circuit breakers as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Verify compliance and functionality of installations
• Maintain workflow schedule to ensure productivity objectives are met
• Coordinate with other trades on site
• Responsible for keeping and maintaining a clean workspace
• Ensure that safety is paramount on all job sites Required Skills/Abilities:
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical systems and wiring.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Proficient in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.