What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Center Apprentice Electrician - Omaha, NE position at Kidwell?
Brief Description
Kidwell is seeking highly motivated individuals to fill the role of Mission Critical (Data Center) Apprentice Electrician for the Lincoln and Omaha Markets and open to traveling nationally if needed. This position is open to both experienced apprentices and those new to the trade. For entry-level apprentices, we have a formal training program designed to help teach apprentices the trade. For experienced apprentices, we have a dedicated Development Coordinator to ensure your skills are being developed as you prepare for your Journeyman’s Exam.
These individuals must be team-oriented and possess the qualities of positivity, honesty, and attention to detail. Candidates also need great organizational skills and must be quality communicators. We want everyone to have a first-rate experience when partnering with Kidwell, and Apprentice Electricians will directly represent Kidwell on job sites and in front of our customers and trade partners.
Kidwell Core Values
At Kidwell, our core values make us who we are and show in everything we do; Led by passion, we believe our everyday jobs contribute to something bigger than ourselves. We pride ourselves in our creativity, but also in the effective solutions we create that bring value to our customers. Our employees act like owners, who take initiatives to lead and are treated like family. We are relentless and see work ethic and accountability as the baseline in the pursuit of excellence.
What You’ll Do
Kidwell is seeking highly motivated individuals to fill the role of Mission Critical (Data Center) Apprentice Electrician for the Lincoln and Omaha Markets and open to traveling nationally if needed. This position is open to both experienced apprentices and those new to the trade. For entry-level apprentices, we have a formal training program designed to help teach apprentices the trade. For experienced apprentices, we have a dedicated Development Coordinator to ensure your skills are being developed as you prepare for your Journeyman’s Exam.
These individuals must be team-oriented and possess the qualities of positivity, honesty, and attention to detail. Candidates also need great organizational skills and must be quality communicators. We want everyone to have a first-rate experience when partnering with Kidwell, and Apprentice Electricians will directly represent Kidwell on job sites and in front of our customers and trade partners.
Kidwell Core Values
At Kidwell, our core values make us who we are and show in everything we do; Led by passion, we believe our everyday jobs contribute to something bigger than ourselves. We pride ourselves in our creativity, but also in the effective solutions we create that bring value to our customers. Our employees act like owners, who take initiatives to lead and are treated like family. We are relentless and see work ethic and accountability as the baseline in the pursuit of excellence.
What You’ll Do
- Assist Journeyman Electricians with installing and repairing electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment
- Earn competitive wages and overtime and must be able to work multiple Saturdays and possibly Sundays.
- Preform daily responsibilities that include
- Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit
- Drill holes for wiring and pulls
- Trace out short circuits in wiring
- Gather tools and supplies to be used at work site
- Install fixtures
- Assist our cabling and special systems teams when needed to install, configure and troubleshoot low voltage electronic systems including: nurse call, CCTV, access control, sound systems and audio-visual systems.
- Create and maintain a safe work environment, meeting or exceeding OSHA regulations and project safety requirements
- Opportunities to take on a variety of other tasks based on skill set and interests
- Candidates must possess a current State of Nebraska Electrical License. If not currently licensed, candidates must apply before starting.
- Associate's degree in electrical technology (or similar field) preferred but not required
- Field experience as commercial electrical apprentice preferred but not required
- Experienced in Mission Critical (Data Center) work or commercial industrial electrical work preferred but not required
- Candidates must have good leadership and people skills
- Ability to pass physical exam, drug screening, and background check (One Source 2 or equivalent level).
- Must maintain a valid driver's license
- Work may be local (Lincoln/Omaha area) or nationwide to be determined working on mission critical facilities.