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Journeyman Electrician

Job Description

As a Journeyman Electrician, you will plan layouts and install and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment. The ideal candidate will mentor and develop Apprentice Electricians as well as promote the core values of FSG through excellent customer service and assuring the safety of all work.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepares sketches showing the location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring.
  • Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications, safety codes and local electrical codes.
  • Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
  • Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels; installs Buss, Busbar, electrical feeders, power systems and/or switchgear.
  • Repairs faulty equipment or systems.
  • Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
  • Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
  • Meets attendance standards and complies with late/absence notification procedures.
  • Maintain current electrician’s license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Current Electrician’s License is preferred but not required.
  • Three to five years of experience in the field
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to multitask while staying organized
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Positive customer service skills
  • Experience in lighting is a plus!