Electrician Helper

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Foreman Assistant

Job Description

This role supports multiple construction sites across New York City by assisting foreman in electrical new construction and renovation projects. You will perform a mix of general labor, note-taking, and electrical tasks, including bending conduit, pulling wire, running cable, and reading blueprints to support early-stage and ongoing project activities.

Responsibilities

• Support foremen to multiple construction sites across New York City for electrical new construction and renovation projects.
• Perform general labor tasks on jobsites in early stages, including site preparation, material handling, and assisting trades as needed.
• Take notes based on information foreman is receiving, essentially being tied to them
• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics to understand layouts, routing, and installation requirements.
• Assist electricians and other team members with electrical installations and related tasks as directed.
• Use basic hand and power tools safely and effectively to complete daily assignments.
• Follow all safety protocols on site, including proper use of PPE and adherence to OSHA 30 and SST requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the workday.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and team members to coordinate tasks and ensure work progresses on schedule.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in pulling wire and running electrical cables.
• Ability to bend and install conduit in various configurations.
• Capability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Skilled in using basic hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Current OSHA 30 certification.
• Current SST (Site Safety Training) certification.
• Ability to consistently use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Why Work Here?

You will join a large electrical subcontractor environment with multiple long-term projects across New York City, providing steady and reliable work. Projects typically run two to three years, and the organization continues to bid on new work, creating ongoing opportunities for stable employment and growth. You will gain broad exposure to diverse job sites and project types, enhancing your skills and experience in electrical construction.

Work Environment

You will work on multiple jobsites across New York City, primarily focused on new construction and renovation projects. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with work performed on active construction sites. The environment is hands-on and field-based, requiring regular use of basic hand and power tools, PPE, and adherence to OSHA 30 and SST safety standards. You will operate in a fast-paced setting with other trades and contractors, often on partially completed structures in various stages of construction.

This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY.

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

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 New York,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.