Electrical Apprentice
Summary
Assists a licensed electrician with installing, maintaining, and inspecting electrical systems, following blueprints and safety codes while using tools like conduit benders and testing instruments.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Apprentice will assist a Licensed Electrician with the installation or maintenance and inspection of electrical systems and associated processes.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Regular attendance at assigned location; may include A/Z office or other project site;
- Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows blueprints, insuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring;
- Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit, using such tools as hacksaw, pipe threader and conduit bender;
- Oversees or participates in wire installation with conduit and cable trays;
- Installs control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays and circuit-breaker panels, fastening in place with screws or bolts, using hand tools and power tools;
- Connects power cables to equipment, such as motor, and installs grounding leads;
- Test continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments, such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope;
- Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement;
- Perform other routine duties as directed by workplace leader, electrical panels, and standby generation;
- Avoid unsightly, hazardous and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes, redlining drawings, complete documentation with as found and as left conditions;
- Must maintain strict adherence to safety rules and quality;
- Participate in site housekeeping;
- Interact with co-workers in an attentive courteous manner
- Additional duties as directed by management.