Electrician

The Budd Group; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Budd Group Inc. is seeking a Licensed Electrician to provide maintenance and repair at a single Hampton site. You will diagnose issues, install equipment, and maintain electrical and lighting systems while coordinating with management and contractors.

Applicants should have 3–5 years' experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid VA driver's license. OT and night/weekend shifts may occur to meet needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an electrician program or apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience interpreting blueprints and diagrams; ability to read installation manuals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular building tours and inspections, identify needs, and coordinate with management or outside contractors.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand and power tools.
• Identify electrical problems with testing devices and implement solutions.
• Maintain company vehicle, refuel, and submit vehicle inspection forms.
• Read blueprints or technical diagrams.
• Install, maintain, and enhance electrical systems, breakers, and lighting.
• Work independently and as part of a team; assist during emergencies.
• Be prepared to work nights or weekends on a rotating basis; overtime may be required.
• Follow safety requirements including lockout/tagout and PPE.
• Maintain stock, parts, tools, and safety equipment in the vehicle.
• Document installed equipment with make/model/serial numbers and test data.
• Diagnose service issues, obtain parts, calibrate systems per manufacturer specs.
• Participate in training opportunities on new technologies.
• Identify opportunities for additional business (new systems, service contracts).
• Follow National Electric Code; submit and track work orders and records.
• Flexibility to perform duties outside normal area as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Wiring diagrams

Electrical troubleshooting

Customer service

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrician program certificate or two-year degree / apprenticeship

Job description

Pay:

$30 - $35

Location:

Hampton

Are you a skilled Licensed Electrician looking for some consistency

We have just the opportunity for you!

Come join our Hampton team!! You'll be assigned one primary worksite with Tools & Uniform provided!

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will ensure the safety, functionality, and efficiency of building electrical systems. Your primary responsibilities will include diagnosing issues, installing equipment, and maintaining electrical and lighting infrastructure. You will also support other skilled trades as needed and ensure that the appropriate tools, equipment, and materials are readily available for efficient operations.

• Conduct regular building tours, inspections, identifying needs and executing corrective action and/or coordinating with management and outside contractors.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
• Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices.
• Maintain good working order of company vehicle including refueling, report any mechanical issues and filling out and submitting monthly vehicle inspection form.
• Read blueprints or technical diagrams.
• Install, maintain, and enhance electrical systems and components, breakers and lights.
• Possess the ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Workdays and schedules are generally routine, however are subject to change. Be prepared/available to work nights or weekends, on a rotating basis, to service emergency needs of our customers.
• OT may be required without notice to complete work assigned – time off may be offered or required within the same pay period to meet budget demands.
• Follow all safety requirements including lockout/tagout and use appropriate PPE.
• Maintain proper stock, parts, tools, and safety equipment in the vehicle.
• Document all installed equipment: make, model, serial number, type of fuel, necessary test measurements, and pictures as necessary.
• Diagnose diverse service issues, obtain any replacement parts, calibrate system to manufacturer’s recommendations, and explain fully to Maintenance Supervisor what the issue is and what is needed to correct.
• Participate in company provided training opportunities on latest industry technologies.
• Identify and report to Maintenance Supervisor potential opportunities for additional business (newer system, service contracts, and additional services).
• Follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electric Code.
• Receive and complete work orders while maintaining accurate records on material and labor.
• Requires flexibility and understanding that all maintenance staff may be required to perform duties outside their normal area of expertise to meet the mission and goals of the Facility Services Department.

Position Specifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.Certificate degree or two-year degree of an electrician program from a trade school or community college preferred or completion of an electrician apprenticeship program.

Certificates, licenses, registrations:

Valid VA drivers’ license.

Experience:

Requires three to five years’ experience in inspection, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting electrical system and equipment.

Skills:

Good analytical skills and attention to detail with ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams and manufacturer’s installation manuals. Excellent customer service skills with desire to exceed customer expectations.

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with arms and hands. The employee is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift / move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. The noise level is usually moderate.

The Budd Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation. #LI-DNI