Journeyman

fz; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Feyen Zylstra in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Electrical Journeyman to perform installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance in commercial and industrial settings. You will be part of a collaborative team focused on quality and safety.

You must hold an active Michigan Journeyperson’s License, complete an electrical apprenticeship, and be willing to travel regionally to project sites while upholding our commitment to safe, reliable electrical systems and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• What We’re Looking For: Relationship-builder who collaborates and communicates effectively.
• Problem-solver who can prioritize, assess risk, and multi-task under pressure.
• Mentor and coach apprentices with respectful, thoughtful guidance.
• Professional tradesperson with strong technical/mechanical aptitude and quality focus.
• Safety-focused applicant committed to keeping themselves and others safe.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance in commercial and industrial settings.
• Work as part of a team to drive project success and ensure quality standards.
• Travel regionally to project sites as needed and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Relationship building

Problem solving

Mentoring apprentices

Tradesperson

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electrical apprenticeship (8,000 hours)

Michigan Journeyperson’s License

Job description

Overview

Feyen Zylstra is a team of hardworking doers and thinkers proud to use our brains and brawn to solve the complex problems associated with the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical and low voltage systems. We serve industries such as healthcare, industrial manufacturing, commercial, and data centers where our technical expertise provides value to customers.

We exist to have a positive impact on the lives of people. This includes safe and energizing work environments, opportunities to learn and grow, and great pay and benefits for our employees. We strive to help customers solve their most challenging problems, with positive impact in the communities where we live and work.

FZ is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan and focuses on serving customers throughout Michigan, Tennessee, and the Carolinas.

FZ is looking for an Electrical Journeyman for the Grand Rapids, MI office. This role is responsible for electrical installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance within commercial and industrial settings. Dependable and motivated, this role works as a team player to drive success on their team.

What We’re Looking For

• A Relationship Builder. Whether it’s with a customer, supplier, vendor, or coworker, you value the importance of relationships. You collaborate with others to resolve conflict. You treat others with respect. You appreciate differences. You communicate effectively.


• A Problem Solver. Your skills include prioritization, risk assessment, communication, and multi-tasking. When problems arise, things get off track, or an emergency presents itself, you roll up your sleeves to collaborate and get the job done.


• A Resource. You take the time to train, mentor, and coach apprentices in a respectful and thoughtful manner. You provide guidance and feedback to those around you. You are a team player.


• A Tradesperson. You have worked hard to cultivate your craft and take pride in what you’re able to accomplish. You are a professional who is accurate, customer-focused, credible, and organized. You manage your time well but can work well under pressure. You have the technical and mechanical aptitude needed to solve problems and perform your work efficiently and to quality standards.


• A Safe Worker. Safety is non-negotiable. You understand the importance of safety and are committed to keeping yourself and those around you safe. You are diligent in flagging and communicating potential risks and unsafe conditions.

Key Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.


• Completion of an electrical apprenticeship or equivalent work experience (8,000 hours).


• An active Michigan Journeyperson’s License.


• Knowledge of building construction methods, NEC electrical code, permit requirements, and safety procedures.


• Ability to travel regionally to project sites as needed.

We offer generous benefits, competitive compensation, paid time off, training and development, the opportunity for growth, a safe work environment, and the chance to work with a winning team in a great company culture. Candidates are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Feyen Zylstra is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other protected classes.