Service Electrician Apprentice

Comfort Systems USA Shoffner; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability coverage

Vision & Dental

Paid holidays

PTO from Day 1

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Job summary

Comfort Systems USA Shoffner offers an Apprentice Electrician program combining classroom learning and on-the-job training to prepare you for a skilled trade. You’ll gain hands-on experience outdoors across diverse environments and may transfer credits to our NCCER-certified program.

Veterans encouraged to apply; GI Bill qualification available. The program includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within a leading HVACR, electrical, and plumbing services provider.

Qualifications

• Safety is our top priority on all sites.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Basic math skills used for measurements and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Work safely at all times with priority given to safety.
• Assist experienced Service Electricians with diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical issues.
• Help inspect, test, maintain, and repair electrical systems and controls.
• Learn to use electrical testing and diagnostic equipment to identify problems and verify repairs.
• Assist with service upgrades, lighting repairs, and preventive maintenance projects.
• Maintain accurate service documentation and work orders.
• Communicate professionally with customers and coworkers in occupied facilities.
• Support emergency service calls and scheduled maintenance visits.
• Keep service vehicles, tools, and work areas clean and organized.
• Participate in ongoing apprenticeship training to develop electrical knowledge.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Basic math

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

An Apprentice Electrician is becoming a skilled professional with both classroom learning and on-the-job training (OJT). You gain everything you need for career success. You'll create with your hands, working outdoors in different environments, and tell your family and friends "I helped build that". Do you have Apprentice credits from somewhere else? They might transfer to our certified NCCER program. Military Veterans encouraged to apply! Our Apprentice school qualifies for the GI Bill!

Your Benefits:

• Two Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Plans (non-tobacco) at no cost to you!
• Company paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability.
• Vision, Dental, and optional insurance coverage.
• 7 paid holidays every year.
• Boot and Clothing allowance after90 days.
• Paid time off (PTO) - start accruing hours on Day 1.
• 401(k) Plan with company match!
• Company-paid life insurance & so much more.

Your main Tasks:

• Work safely at all times. Safety is our highest priority.
• Assist experienced Service Electricians with diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical issues in commercial and industrial facilities.
• Help inspect, test, maintain, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and controls.
• Learn to use electrical testing and diagnostic equipment to identify problems and verify repairs.Assist with service upgrades, lighting repairs, equipment replacements, and preventive maintenance projects.
• Maintain accurate service documentation, material usage records, and work orders.
• Communicate professionally with customers and coworkers while working in occupied facilities.
• Support emergency service calls and scheduled maintenance visits, as assigned.
• Keep service vehicles, tools, and work areas clean, organized, and stocked.
• Participate in ongoing apprenticeship training and develop technical knowledge of electrical systems, code requirements, and safe work practices.

Experience or Certification needed:

• No prior service experience required.
• A High School diploma or GED is required.
• Keep it a Drug-free Workplace.
• Be punctual and reliable.
• Work as a team.
• Do Basic Tape measure math
• Work in extremes of heat, cold and bad weather, indoors and outdoors.
• Stand and walk throughout the workday, and lift/carry up to 60 lbs.
• Work efficiently in confined spaces.
• Work reaching above shoulders, crawling, squatting, kneeling, bending.
• Exercise fine motor control, with good vision and excellent hand-eye coordination.

Comfort Systems USA Shoffner is the region's leader in HVACR, Electrical, and Plumbing services. We have a well-established reputation for quality work by quality people. One of the top 3 largest mechanical contractors in the nation and the value leader in the market. Comfort Systems USA Shoffner is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Comfort Systems USA is composed of more than 45 operating companies in over 170 locations across the United States. We are a leading building and service provider for mechanical, electrical and plumbing building systems. We take great pride in knowing that the work we do can improve the lives of those around us. Our national footprint means that we have career opportunities across the USA, ranging from entry-level field and office positions to experienced professionals who support a wide range of projects.