What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journeyman Electrician position at Encore Electric?
We are hiring a Journeyman Electrician to work with our awesome, growing team in the Salt Lake City area on large-scale commercial projects!
OVERVIEW:
The Journeyman directs the tasks of Apprentices and potentially other Journeymen electricians and participates in commercial electrical construction and service work.
- COMPENSATION: competitive hourly rate, depending on experience
- HOURS: 40 hours, Monday - Friday (schedule subject to change)
- PERKS: opportunity for growth, long-term work, stability, a great team to work with, in-house training, & more!
General Responsibilities
- Works with a commitment to safety
- Upholds the core values of Encore Electric
- Acts as a professional and uses basic work ethics
- Comes to work on time every day with appropriate attire and tools
- Keeps work area clean
- Installs quality work in a neat and workmanship like manner
- Treats tools with respect
- Works and climbs on ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms
- Identifies electrical parts and components
- Perform strenuous physical work i.e., digging, kneeling, shoveling, lifting, pulling, pushing, climbing
- Keeps up with changing technology
- Keeps up with the national electrical code
- Wears tools at all required times
- Work in all weather conditions
Physical Requirements:
A functional physical is required to be completed and passed before work can be performed in all field positions. The physical requirements can often be completed repetitively and for extended periods of time. These requirements include:
- Driving
- Sitting
- Climbing
- Lifting, floor to chest (up to 50lbs)
- Lifting, floor to waist (up to 50lbs)
- Lifting, waist to overhead (up to 30lbs each arm)
- Carrying (up to 50lbs)
- Standing
- Stooping
- Vision acuity (near, far and without color deficiencies)
- Walking
- Kneeling
- Trimming (final installation of electrical devices)
- Pushing (up to 100lbs)
- Pulling (up to 100lbs)
Requirements:
- Degree in related field is required such as four years of apprenticeship training or three years of apprenticeship training with two year degree from technical college.
- A Journeyman Wireman’s license from the State of Utah or reciprocating State is required. High level of energy and sense of urgency are preferred.
Benefits:
- Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.
- Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program.
Applications will close for this position on July 1, 2026 or when role is filled.
For information regarding this position, please contact recruiting@encoreelectric.com
To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact HR@EncoreElectric.com.
Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.