Licensed Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

GEM Plumbing & Heating is a growing company that has been recognized for setting the standard for excellence in on-time, high quality, and friendly customer service. Here at GEM, we provide career opportunities to master your craft, earn competitive wages, and make a real difference in the lives of our customers and our community.

While working with us expect to be treated like family - because you are! You will work in an environment where your hard work is rewarded, recognized, and appreciated. Your daily contributions will have a direct effect on the success of the company and your future. If you want to be part of something bigger than just a job -make this career move and apply today!

Position Summary:

The essential function of the Electrician is to provide the service, repair, maintenance, and installation of products primarily to residential customers. The Licensed Electrician utilizes customer service training to educate and assist customers in choosing services, products and finance options.

Essential Job Duties:

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures
• 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 electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• 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
• Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes

• Price jobs and calculate time to perform work
• Complete necessary paperwork for work performed
• Calculate the cost of service for the customer and collect payment

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Licensed Electrician will be required to train and work one-on-one with Electrical apprentices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• Must Hold Electrical Master or Journeyman license - 5k Sign on Bonus! 
• Completed High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have completed a minimum of 4 years of trade school in Electrical
• Must be willing to participate in technical continuing education
• Minimum of 4 years of related work experience is preferred
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with safe driving history

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Holiday Pay
• Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Great Company Culture
• Company iPhone & iPad
• Company Provided Vehicle with Fuel Package

Additional Perks:

• Fitted and Customized Company Uniforms
• Continuous and extensive training and development

Sign On Bonus:

• Must have a RI or MA Journeyman or Master license to qualify for the Sign On Bonus

GEM Plumbing & Heating is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.