What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journeyman Electrician position at Accelevation?
Journeyman Electrician
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About Accelevation
We build what the future runs on. Accelevation designs, manufactures and installs the physical infrastructure that powers today’s most advanced technologies. We’ve grown over 440% in the last 18 months because we take ownership, solve hard problems, and build with purpose. Join us to build the future.
Your Impact
As a Journeyman Electrician, you will ensure data center electrical systems are installed, maintained, and repaired to the highest standards—driving uptime, safety, and compliance while supporting project delivery across multiple sites.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, including wiring, conduits, lighting, and control systems in strict adherence to codes and standards.
- Perform routine inspections of electrical systems and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues, implementing effective and efficient solutions.
- Ensure all electrical work complies with local, state, and federal regulations and codes.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries; report unsafe conditions immediately.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and practices and utilize appropriate tools and equipment, ensuring proper maintenance.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to determine layout and customer needs.
- Coordinate with electricians, technicians, and data center staff to install, test, and commission systems within project timelines.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding project status and issues.
- Provide guidance and training to apprentices and less experienced electricians as needed.
- Keep work areas clean and organized; maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.
- Assist in preparing project status reports as required.
- Respond promptly to emergencies (e.g., outages, failures) to minimize downtime; participate in on-call rotation as required.
- Travel 60–70% to various data center locations or project sites, following travel policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to work a 40-hour work week; overtime and night shifts as required.
- Valid driver’s license meeting insurance requirements to drive company vehicles.
- 4 years of experience as an electrician; 1 year in data center or similar preferred.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail; excellent understanding of electrical principles per local and national codes.
- Ability to self-motivate and manage workflow independently and collaboratively; strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
- Proficiency with tools/equipment: saws, threaders, wire tuggers, knock punches, hand/mechanical/hydraulic benders, cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jack hammers.
- Operate and work from mechanical personnel lifts (electric or gas powered).
- Operate company vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions (<26,000 GVW).
- High school diploma or GED required; completion of a certified apprenticeship program (as required by state law).
- Valid Journeyman Electrician License (as required by state laws).
- Additional certifications (OSHA, NFPA 70E, etc.) are a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance bonus (if applicable).
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- First time homebuyer program (if applicable, based off comp).
- Collaborative, high-energy workplace.
Our Core Values
- Safety - We proactively protect our people and environment.
- Inclusion - We respect and appreciate diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
- Speed - We move fast, act decisively, and stay agile.
- Innovation - We challenge assumptions and simplify processes.
- Judgment - We make sound decisions with the business in mind.
- Accountability - We take ownership and deliver results.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Employees must be able to hear, speak, and communicate effectively. Work occurs in data center environments with potential exposure to electrical hazards, noise, and varying temperatures. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, may be required.
Physical requirements include bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead. Must lift at least 50 lbs, raise arms above shoulder level, and perform overhead work for extended periods. The ability to climb and carry ladders (up to 12 ft), navigate stairways, and work at heights up to 90 ft using ladders, scaffolds, or lifts is essential.
Employees must access restricted areas (e.g., switchgear rooms, vaults, tunnels, crawl spaces) and wear full PPE. Good vision and hearing (normal or corrected) and accurate color identification are required. Some projects may lack food facilities, so bringing meals and snacks is necessary.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our core values - we build teams that celebrate and embrace diversity, fostering a culture of respect for all. As part of our pre-hire process, we may conduct a background check and use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.