Electrician Helper (M/F)

AIREKO Companies; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AIREKO Companies seeks an Electrician Helper to assist licensed electricians in installing and maintaining electrical systems. You will learn on the job while contributing to PV projects and electrical installations under supervision.

You will need a High School Diploma or equivalent, basic electrical training, OSHA safety knowledge, and a readiness to travel and work overtime when required. Equal opportunity employer, committed to safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Background in electrical technology or construction via apprenticeship or formal degree is preferred.
• OSHA safety training is required.
• Zero energy presence is required for all electrical interventions.
• Valid driver license and clean driving record, if driving corporate vehicles.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in configuring, assembling, installing, and maintaining electrical systems.
• Receive, store, and distribute materials cost-effectively.
• Assess environments to detect and mitigate hazards.
• Assist in installing electrical and solar systems per drawings and manuals.
• Install brackets, hangers, conduits, wires, and equipment with electricians.
• Assist in replacing faulty breakers, fuses, switches and related components.
• Prepare electrical trenches and equipment supports.
• Follow safety codes and the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Follow National Electrical Code and Local State Regulations.
• Support system commissioning with inspections and testing.
• Perform tasks in a timely manner.

Skills

Hazard assessment

Read drawings/specs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Electrical technology/ construction background (apprenticeship or degree)

Tools

PV systems basics training

OSHA safety training

Job description

Job Summary

Electrician Helper entails working under a licensed electrician to be taught the trade via first-hand experience. Responsible for assisting electricians on electrical system installations and maintenance services.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists to configure, assemble, install, and maintain electrical systems
• Receive, storage and distribute materials in a cost-effective manner
• Assists to assess the environment, detects and mitigate any hazards associated with the installation
• Assists in the installation of electrical and solar systems according to drawings, specifications, schematics and manufacturers manuals
• Assists to install brackets, hangers, conduits, wire and electrical equipment altogether with an electrician
• Assist to replace faulty breakers, fuses, switches, electrical and electronic components and wires during the absence of energy
• Assists to prepare electrical trenches, equipment concrete pads and equipment supports
• To follow safety codes and corporate safety program, manufacturer’s specifications and superior instructions
• To follow the National Electric Code and Local State Regulations
• Assist to perform system commissioning; including visual inspection, mechanical testing and electrical testing
• To perform the tasks in a timely manner

Requirements

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalency
• Backgrounds in electrical technology or electrical construction through an apprenticeship or formal degree program
• Should have undergone training workshops or courses in the basics of PV systems
• OSHA requirements and standards
• All electrical interventions to existing electrical systems MUST be under ZERO energy presence
• Valid driver license and clean driving record, if required to drive corporate vehicles
• Able to travel and able to work overtime if required

AIREKO is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected considerations made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.