Job Title: Electrician
Location: Downtown Houston, TX (Applicants should factor in their commute times as well as their ability to respond to on-call emergencies as needed.)
Pay Range: $25.00 to $40.00 per hour – based on experience
The Electrician will install and maintain the electrical wiring, fixtures, and systems in buildings.
- Installs and repairs electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures in buildings.
- Installs conduits and pipes to house electrical wires and cables.
- Ensures piping complies with electrical codes.
- Installs circuit breakers and other electrical hardware and connects wiring to them.
- Tests electrical systems to ensure proper installation and operation.
- Inspects electrical systems to determine whether repairs are needed.
- Replaces conduit and wiring as needed.
- Replaces circuit breakers as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Extensive knowledge of electrical systems and wiring.
- Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
- Proficient in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with 120/208 electrical service required.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid electrician’s license required.
- Must be able to see colour to discern colour-coded wiring.
- Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.
- Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.