Apprentice Electrician

� Bjerk Builders, Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bjerk Builders, Inc. is seeking an Apprentice Electrician to support Electricians in installing and maintaining electrical systems. Responsibilities include assisting in electrical installations, troubleshooting issues, and replacing components in commercial buildings. Ideal candidates should have practical experience with electrical systems, knowledge of safety procedures, and the ability to use electrical tools. This role requires a reliable, positive attitude and the capacity to work independently while supporting team efforts.

Qualifications

• Practical experience working with electrical systems and equipment.
• Ability to analyze electrical drawings and blueprints.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installing electrical systems.
• Install lighting, outlets, and circuit breakers.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and replace faulty components.

Skills

Use of electrical tools

Knowledge of commercial electrical systems

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Tools

Wire strippers

Voltmeter

Job description

Position Summary:

The Apprentice Electrician is responsible for assisting Electricians with installing and maintaining electrical and power systems. This position supports Electricians in installing electrical wiring in commercial buildings, troubleshooting malfunctions and blackouts, and repairing electrical systems.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Assist in installing electrical systems.
2. Install lighting, electrical outlets, and circuit breakers.
3. Thread conduit ends and connect couplings and conduit fittings.
4. Secure brackets to bulkheads with screws and bolts and pull wires through conduit leading to connection boxes, switch panels, and other terminals.
5. Replace faulty circuit breakers, fuses, switches, electrical and electronic components, or wire.
6. Replace old fuse boxes.
7. Hook up appliances for power.
8. Install new lighting and ceiling fans.
9. Consult with engineers, engineering technicians, line installers and repairers, or industrial machinery mechanics and maintenance workers when performing installations.
10. Assist in rewiring commercial buildings.

Leadership Skills and Characteristics:

1. Reliable and responsible for quality work.
2. Effective time-management skills.
3. Team collaboration skills.
4. Able to work independently with minimal supervision and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
5. Positive attitude.

Immediate Supervisor: This position reports to the Electrical Superintendent.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

1. Practical experience working with electrical systems and equipment.
2. Ability to use electrical tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter etc.) and analyze electrical drawings and blueprints.
3. Knowledge of working in commercial electrical systems.
4. Knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines.
5. Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability.

Note: In accordance with Federal Law, Bjerk Builders, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, color, race, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, political belief or activity, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.