Electrician

Job Title: Electrician

Located in Closter, NJ & Alpine, NJ

Pay: $20-$32 an hour

Job Description

The Journeyman Electrician performs commercial electrical work with a strong focus on multi-family apartment construction and service upgrades. This role installs and pulls electrical risers, manages service gear, troubleshoots systems, and supports tenant build-outs and renovations in both new construction and occupied environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform commercial electrical installation and service work in multi-family apartment buildings, including ground-up construction and renovations.
• Install and pull feeders and risers, including conduit, wire, and bus systems, throughout multi-story structures.
• Install, maintain, and upgrade electrical service equipment, panels, and distribution systems for apartment projects.
• Run and bend conduit and install electrical wiring to support risers, services, and distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems in both occupied units and new construction environments.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in full compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable local codes.
• Coordinate daily activities with other trades and manage workflow in active commercial construction environments.
• Maintain job site organization, including material tracking, tool management, and adherence to safety standards.
• Work across multiple floors, including mechanical rooms, electrical closets, and vertical chases, to complete riser and service work.
• Lead and mentor small crews while also completing tasks independently as project needs require.
• Perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, climbing, and pulling wire and feeders as part of daily work.

Essential Skills

• Journeyman-level commercial electrical experience with a focus on multi-family apartment construction and service upgrades.
• Proficiency in electrical work including conduit installation, conduit bending, wiring, and pulling wire and feeders.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving issues in electrical systems in both occupied and new construction environments.
• Ability to install and pull feeders and risers using conduit, wire, and bus systems throughout multi-story structures.
• Experience installing, maintaining, and upgrading electrical service equipment, panels, and distribution systems.
• Thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local electrical codes and the ability to apply them in daily work.
• Capability to coordinate with other trades and manage workflow on busy commercial construction sites.
• Comfort working independently and leading small crews to complete project tasks efficiently.
• Physical ability to perform commercial electrical work, including lifting, climbing, and pulling wire and feeders.

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This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Closter, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Closter,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.