Commercial Electrical Helper/Apprentice

Mission:

To Do More Than Is Expected for Client, Community and Employee

Our Core Values

• Talent- Our people are our greatest asset. The future of our organization lies in the hands and capabilities of our employees.
• Results- We hold ourselves to the highest standards in the industry. As a result of this, we deliver what we promise while exceeding expectations.
• Integrity- Trust & respect is earned. We are honest, respectful, and transparent in all of our interactions with our employees, clients, and vendors. 

Position Summary:

The Electrical Helper/Apprentice is responsible for supporting Electricians in the maintenance, operation, and repair of electrical systems. They will assist with and perform installation and maintenance tasks to ensure the effective operation of various electrical equipment

Essential Functions:

Perform skilled labor duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment to include but not limited to:

• Perform basic electrical and low voltage system duties, assisting more experienced employees
• Perform trenching and excavating duties, as well as install underground conduit as needed
• Saw, drill, cut, and grind as needed
• Perform all cleanup tasks as assigned
• Receive and deliver materials to employees
• Follow established safety standards at all times
• Reading and interpreting architect blueprints, circuit diagrams, and other technical documents
• Move and install heavy equipment when needed
• Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit using measuring instruments and hand tools
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
• Install electrical components, equipment, or systems
• Thread wire or cable through ducts or conduits
• Measuring voltage, amperage, and resistance using analog and digital meters
• Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring
• Install and connect various types of light fixtures, switches, receptacles, smoke detectors, and horn strobes within a commercial environment
• Install various types of raceway and cable tray systems

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties as Assigned:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Experience and Education: 

Required

• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of electrical experience
• Must be able to operate all hand tools, large pipe bending tools, hydraulic or mechanical benders, as well as other equipment typically used for electrical work
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to thread wire or cable through ducts or conduits
• Knowledge of basic mathematical operations and calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, order of operations) to calculate labor, materials, and/or cost estimates for projects and work orders, etc
• Working knowledge of National Electrical Codes
• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in the English language at an 8th-grade level

Preferred

• Currently attending FEAT or the ABC apprenticeship program
• Bilingual

Personal attributes:

• Is in support of our Mission Statement and Core Values.
• Is honest and has the highest integrity.
• Sets the example for others and is above reproach.
• Ability to cope with job pressures in a constantly changing environment.
• Interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Detail-oriented.
• Positive and professional demeanor.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Able to handle and manage confidential information.

Physical demands & work environment:

• This job operates in a construction job site environment and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions or inside conditions.
• While performing this job's duties, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee may be occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites.
• Often exposed to loud sounds and noise levels as well as very bright or inadequate lighting conditions.  The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
• Regular exposure to dirt, hazardous equipment, wiring, and underground and/or elevated heights.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day.
• Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• Ability to wear company-approved Personal Protective Equipment per local, state, federal, or OSHA regulations.
• The employee must frequently lift and move items over 50 pounds.
• Requires the ability to perform physical duties listed above for extended periods.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Position type, expected hours of work, and travel:

This is a full-time position.  Days and hours of work vary but equate to 40 hours per week. 

• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
• Requires the ability to report to job sites throughout Florida; locations vary depending on the individual's home location.
• May be requested to work overtime, nights, and weekends

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Tri-City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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