Job Title: 02 Residential Electrical Trainee
Reports to: Foreman
Hours: 40 hrs./week + overtime as needed
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay: Hourly
Wage: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour DOE
Position Summary:
The primary responsibility of an 02 Residential Electrical Trainee is to assist journeymen with installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and upgrading electrical systems in residential dwellings in accordance with Washington State electrical codes and company standards. This position performs electrical work on new construction, mixed-use, multi-family building in King and Snohomish counties.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essentialfunction of this position.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- 6-12 months (1,000-2,000 hours) documented experience working as an 02 Residential Electrical Trainee (will use L&I to verify)
- Washington State Electircal Trainee card (or Washington State Master Electrician license)
- OSHA 10 (preferred)
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Dependable transportation to get to and from the job site(s)
- Willing to undergo a pre-employment drug screen, 7-year background check, and reference check if an offer is extended
- High level of fluency in written and spoken English
Responsibilities:
- Maintain Electrical Trainee card to meet Washington State regulations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of electrical codes and follow strict safety regulations and protocols.
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair residential electrical systems in compliance with Washington State electrical code and local jurisdiction requirements.
- Knowledge and some proficiency in assembling, installing, testing, repairing, replacing and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, outlets, switches, lighting fixtures, panels, breakers, and other electrical components.
- Able to install branch circuits, feeders, grounding systems, and electrical devices.
- Install and secure electrical boxes, conduit, cable assemblies, raceways, and wiring using approved methods and materials.
- Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting heavy objects.
- Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety.
- Verify completed installations meet applicable electrical codes, manufacturer requirements, and company quality standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Follow all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
- Communicate professionally with general contractors, project managers, inspectors, coworkers, and employees from other trades.
- Maintain accurate documentation of work completed, materials used, and any field changes.
- Troubleshoot electrical issues to find the source of a reported problem and identify repair options
- Be knowledgeable in a variety of electrical wiring systems and can identify and solve complex wiring problems.
- Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps.
- Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
- Be able to follow specific emergency plans and respond accordingly if required.
- Mentor, train, and supervise electrical apprentices while ensuring compliance with Washington State apprenticeship regulations.
- Famliar with reading and interpreting residential blueprints, electrical plans, specifications, and wiring diagrams preferred.
- Work mandatory overtime when needed.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is not a comprehensive list, and additional physical demands may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
- Regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
- Climb ladders and work from elevated surfaces.
- Work in crawl spaces, attics, basements, and other confined spaces.
- Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and crawl for extended periods.
- Use hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment safely and effectively.
- Distinguish wire colors accurately.
- Perform repetitive hand movements; maintain manual dexterity required for electrical installations.
- Work outdoors in varying weather and indoors in occupied and unoccupied residences.
- Perform physically demanding tasks including trenching, material handling, and pulling electrical cable.
Work Environment:
- Work indoors, outdoors, semi-sheltered or unfinished buildings.
- Work in dust and dirt.
- Work in the heat, cold and wet conditions.
- Work in cramped and/or confined spaces.
- Work in areas with exposure to dust, noise, construction materials, and energized electrical equipment.
Success Factors/Job Competencies:
The success factors and job competencies listed below are key factors that an individual will need to learn and/or have to successfully fulfill the job requirements of this position.
- Must be able to read blueprints, schematics and diagrams; identify and isolate faults.
- Must have a strong understanding of WAC and NEC codes.
- Have a strong understanding of a wide range of installation projects.
- Able to install electrical wiring safely and efficiently.
- Able to operate and maintain hand and power tools.
- Check for and identify potential work hazards while on the job.
- Checks work to ensure accuracy and completeness; makes few if any errors.
- Make the best use of the time and resources.
- Organize personal workspace to minimize the likelihood of an accident.
- Work effectively under pressure while maintaining a high level of productivity.
- Able to follow directions promptly and effectively.
- Able to identify what needs to be done and acts before being asked.
- Willing to teach new apprentices.
- Able to work in a team setting while still maintaining personal responsibility for work completed.
- Able to interact tactfully and positively with all levels of staff, management, and customers and maintains effective working relationships with a variety of personality types.
- Actively pursue growth in field of expertise.
- Arrive to work on time and follow instructions, policies, and procedures.
- Create a positive work environment where others are motivated.
- Present self in professional manner and as Company representative.
- Pride self on quality of work produced.
- Treat others fairly and respectfully and aids co-workers when needed.
The duties and responsibilities listed above are not a comprehensive list and additional task may be assigned to employee on an as-needed basis.
Performance Standards:
The person in this position will be evaluated annually based on employee’s (last) hire date.
Benefits:
- Company-paid medical, dental, vision insurance for all employees, spouses/domestic partners, and eligible dependents, beginning on the first day of the month following your hire date
- Company-paid basic life insurance for all employees, beginning on the first day of the month following your hire date
- Option to enroll in voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and eligible dependents, beginning on the first day of the month following your hire date
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) available after you have met $1000 of your annual medical deductible
- Automatic enrollment in 401(k) with 6% employee contribution and 6% company match without a waiting period
- 1.3 weeks (6.5 working days) of paid time off (PTO) per year after which begins accruing on your first day and is available for use after your 90-day introductory period (increases to 2 weeks after 1 year of service)
- 7 paid holidays after you have successfully completed your 90-day introductory period
- 2-3 company sponsored, all-employee annual events
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Unity Electric, LP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. The Company will not discriminate against a current or prospective employee because of that person’s race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), sex (including transgender status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, genetic information, Honorably discharged Veteran or Military status, opposition to a discriminatory practice, presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, use of a trained dog guide or service animal, HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C status, or State employee or health care Whistleblower status. Unity Electric, LP also complies with all federal and state disability laws and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees who seek accommodation due to a disability, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other limitations, unless such accommodation poses undue hardship to the Company.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) 6% Match
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years (or hours) of experience do you have working on residential electrical tasks? This will be verified on L&I.
- Do you understand that we only hire 02 trainees who are NOT part of CITC? If you are an 02 trainee enrolled in CITC, we will omit your resume.
- Do you give your consent for us to contact your former employers(s) for a reference?
- Do you give consent for us to contact your current employer for a reference?
- Please provide 3 professional references (name, phone number, and company you both worked for). One needs to be a former supervisor.
- If not, can you please tell us why?
- Are you authorized to work in the United States?
- How many years of experience do you have working on mixed-use, multi-family buildings?
- Do you have reliable transportation to get to and from our job site in Bellevue and/or any other job we have located in King or Snohomish County?
Work Location: In person
