What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journeyman Electrician position at Handman Handy?
Tasks and Duties
The daily tasks of our Journeyman Electrician include planning electrical systems for new buildings, including the best position for electrical outlets, light fixtures, heating outlets, and ventilation systems. They also repair and maintain older electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and efficiency in performance. Accurately measuring, cutting, and installing conduit and electrical wiring through correct hand and power tools techniques is another crucial duty. Our Electricians often also handle emergency breakdowns by identifying issues and repairing them as swiftly and efficiently as possible to minimize downtime.
Key Responsibilities
- Installation and Maintenance: Install, repair, and maintain electrical wiring, outlets, panelboards, switchgear, lighting systems, and electrical machines.
- Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret blueprints, technical diagrams, and specifications to plan electrical layouts and installations.
- Troubleshooting and Repairs: Diagnose electrical problems using testing devices and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime.
- Code Compliance and Safety: Ensure all work complies with local, state, and national electrical codes, including the National Electrical Code (NEC), and follow proper safety protocols.
- Project Planning: Plan electrical systems for new constructions, including positioning outlets, light fixtures, and ventilation systems.
- Emergency Response: Handle urgent electrical breakdowns efficiently to restore functionality quickly.
- Supervision and Mentoring: Guide apprentices and junior electricians, providing training and oversight as needed.
Qualifications and Skills
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a state-registered apprenticeship program (typically 4–5 years) combining classroom instruction and on-the-job training.
- Licensing: Valid Journeyman Electrician license as required by state regulations.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with electrical tools, equipment, and testing devices; strong understanding of electrical theory and circuits.
- Soft Skills: Problem-solving, attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication with clients and team members.
- Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity, stamina, and the ability to work in physically demanding conditions.
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Referral program
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $25 - $40