Electrician Apprentice

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrician Apprentice to assist in the electrical/control trade. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working alongside skilled Journeypersons. You will be involved in maintaining shop machinery and tools, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring a safe work environment. This apprenticeship leads to a Journeyperson classification upon successful completion, offering a pathway to a rewarding career in the electrical field. If you have a mechanical aptitude and are eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Mechanical aptitude for equipment repair and maintenance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Journeyperson in all aspects of electrical/control trade.
• Maintain shop machinery, tools, and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Excellent verbal skills

Customer relations skills

Teamwork

Ability to maintain safe work environment

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

***NOT AVAILABLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP***

Assist Journeyperson in all aspects of electrical/control trade, maintaining shop machinery, tools, equipment, and reading/interpreting blue prints. Gain knowledge and experience during the apprentice training period. Upon successful completion of apprenticeship, employee will be classified as a Journeyperson.

This position is covered by the BTC Collective Bargaining Agreement. Starting rate of pay for an Electrician Apprentice is $19.22.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude for equipment repair and maintenance
• Excellent verbal and written skills, customer relations skills, and the ability to work in a team environment
• Must belong to the local Electrician Union or be able to join within 30 days after starting employment at Cornell
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license; may be required to operate a motor vehicle (your own vehicle or Cornell-owned) to travel to/from job sites
• Ability to maintain safe work environment
• Risk exposure to asbestos, toxic vapors, heat, cold, height and accumulated dirt Availability to work overtime as duties require, including weekends
• Possibility of shift work
• Able to ascend and descend heights and have agility and freedom of movement Climb stairs and ladders
• Able to move easily in confined spaces
• Ability to wear a respirator and other employer-provided safety equipment
• Ability to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in the electrical/control field and formal training beyond high school strongly desired

University Job Title:

Electrician Apprentice

Job Family:

Building Trades Council

Level:

APP

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

Refer to Union Pay Rates Link Below

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Contact Name:

Carson Lopez

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2025-04-29