Electronics Service Apprentice

Young Electric Sign Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Electric Sign Company (YESCO) in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking an Electronics Service Apprentice to support installing and servicing sign equipment at customer sites. You will assist with electrical troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance to ensure reliable operation of signs and lighting.

The role emphasizes safety, quality control, and working with a team to meet service deadlines. An apprenticeship program and hands-on experience in electrical or related trades are preferred.

Qualifications

• Up to six years of demonstrated experience in service or repairs, power tool operation, welding, electrical, or related areas.
• Enrollment in the YESCO or other authorized apprenticeship program.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply specification documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installing and servicing sign equipment at customer sites.
• Inspect and troubleshoot malfunctioning signs and electrical systems.
• Maintain safety and quality during service activities.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Welding

Power tools

Communication

Education

Apprenticeship program enrollment

Job description

Minimum: Maximum: Location: Phoenix, Arizona Job Type: Full time Job Title: Electronics Service Apprentice Job Description:

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs service and installation of sign equipment, investigates and resolves customer reports or observations of technical issues with sign equipment, and identifies ways to eliminates future operational or service difficulties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with installing new or modified equipment at customer's facility to ensure full functionality Reviews reports, work orders, and documentation from customers and night patrol representatives Inspects malfunctioning or damaged product to assist in determining nature and scope of problem Helps troubleshoot and repair sign equipment and structures Performs electrical troubleshooting and repair to ensure functionality of electrical signs and lights Prepares and uses materials consistent with specifications of job service order Operates metal cutting equipment to accurately cut materials to service specifications Operates welding equipment to weld sign parts together Implements and maintains quality control and safety during service Sands, polishes, and cleans materials to be used for sign service Layout materials to be used for sign service Glues sign parts together Bends and shapes sign parts according to service specifications Touches up paint and performs detail of signs Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs to service department equipment and vehicle Provides a communication link between the customer and the company to help ensure that effective service is provided to the customer Performs duties to ensure department meets expectations and deadlines

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists rappel team to ensure safety of other service employees Assists in delivery of serviced signs and equipment Drives YESCO sign and equipment service vehicle Restocks and maintains parts and inventory of YESCO sign and equipment service vehicle Keeps shop area organized, clean and free from debris to maintain a safe working environment Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS

Interacts daily with employees and supervisors at the YESCO facilities to discuss service projects Interacts daily with customers at their location to discuss service projects

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Up to six years of demonstrated experience in service or repairs, power tool operation, welding, electrical, or related areas; acceptance or enrollment in the YESCO or other authorized apprenticeship program; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Ability to read, interpret, and apply specification documents, government coding document information, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to apply geometric and algebraic mathematical calculations Ability to move, lift, and carry materials, equipment, parts, and completed projects Ability to communicate effectively

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is typically performed outdoors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work in high, precarious places; outdoor weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. Noise level in the work environment is usually loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; balance; climb; rappel; kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. Must be able to occasionally move objects in excess of 75 lbs. Specific vision abilities include: distance vision, clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; and ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

We maintain a drug free workplace. Young Electric Sign Company is an EEO/AA employer. We welcome all qualified jobseekers. Jobseekers will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status.

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, YESCO is a privately owned sign company established in 1920 and is a top leader in the sign industry. YESCO is a professional, friendly, family oriented company that provides customers with signs and services of the highest quality with the greatest possible value, and provides good jobs, workings conditions and benefits for our employees. We are seeking good, qualified, enthusiastic individuals who are self-driven and self-motivated and who would love to work for us in an uplifting and enjoyable environment.