Commercial Electrician

Position Title: Commercial Electrician

Department: Electrical

Reports To: Project Manager

Employment Classification: Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Position Grade: Class 5

Schedule:                   Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Summary of Duties:

The Commercial Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and trouble shooting electrical systems, as well as electrical components for Commercial Infrastructures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems.
• Must have the ability to run MC cable in a commercial building.
• Read technical diagrams and blueprints.
• Bend and put in place conduit of all sizes, utilizing mechanical and manual conduit benders. 
• Able to oversee the work of a small crew.
• Inspect and install transformers, panels, switchboards, circuit breakers and other electrical components.
• Read, understand, and follow a project schedule.
• Identify materials and quantities needed for new and repair projects.
• Follow established processes and procedures.
• Operate with safety as a priority and understand and utilize the PPE provided to you.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices.
• Repair and replace equipment, electrical wiring, or fixtures.
• Follow National Electrical Code (NEC) state and local building regulations.
• Circuit breaker corrective maintenance.
• Good knowledge of various test equipment.
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Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid Driver’s License to include active liability insurance.
• Successful completion of required criminal record and motor vehicle record background checks.
• Ability to pass a drug screening.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Ability to work in a fast pace environment.
• Ability to multitask.
• Loud noise levels.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as fax, phones, computers.
• Ability to travel to construction, job and warehouse sites.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

Language Skills:

• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, management and clients.
• Ability to interact with others with positive professionalism.
• Ability to accurately read and understand technical instructions.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with internal and external customers.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused work environment; ability to balance workload with technicians’ and customers’ needs.
• Ability to establish rapport with customers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion with information.
• Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must have strong math skills.
• Ability to utilize common-sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
• Ability to take timely action to effectively solve problems, using established policies and procedures.

• Time Management skills.
• Ability to adapt and take on new assignments as needed.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks and assignments with time constraints.
• Ability to work in constant state of alertness.
• Must be reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
• Reflect attendance dependability.
• Maintain professionalism at all times.
• Ability to work effectively in office and field work.