ELECTRICIAN (APPRENTICE)
Leisure World
- Silver Spring, MD
- $19.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- As applicable, participates as a trainee in the inspection, repair, installation, modification and maintenance of electrical wiring, electrical/electronic systems, circuits, fixtures and equipment. This may include:
- Assisting a skilled Electrician by supplying materials, equipment and tools at the job site
- Participating in stringing overhead wires and cables and in installing underground conduit wire
- Performing less difficult or routine installations and repairs of motors and generators, replacement of brushes and bearings, making connections and terminations
- Under the direction of a skilled electrician, reviewing blue prints, schematics, and drawings of electrical systems to assess material and equipment needs
- Under the direction of a skilled Electrician assist in diagnosing and resolving problems in electrical circuits, systems and equipment using testing instruments and equipment
- Under the direction of a skilled Electrician assist in Inspecting electrical systems and their components to evaluate its condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommending preventive maintenance as necessary
- Under the direction of a skilled Electrician assist in Installing and connecting power supply wiring, cables, conduit, and electrical apparatus for machines and equipment following diagrams, schematics, or blueprints
- Under the direction of a skilled Electrician assist in testing continuity of circuits to ensure compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments
- Under the direction of a skilled Electrician assist in measuring, cutting, bending, threading, assembling and installing electrical conduit using rulers, measuring devices, hand tools, pipe threader, and conduit bender.
- Under the direction of a skilled Electrician assist in repairing of electrical appliances including washers, dryers, etc.
- Under the direction of a skilled Electrician assist in detecting needed repairs on buildings, grounds and equipment following established procedures
- Ensuring customers property is kept neat, clean and protected during and at completion of job Transporting a variety of tools, equipment and supplies to complete the necessary installation/repair
- Responding to emergency situations during and after hours to resolve immediate safety concerns.
- Adhere to all building codes, installation requirements and relevant regulations
- Maintain a clean, organized and stocked truck
- Document time spent on jobs; ensuring that all work orders are filled out accurately, completely and legibly and turned in at the end of the day
- Prepare invoices for each job and collect money before leaving site unless indicated otherwise by office
- Maintains daily job log of services performed noting type and cost of work performed
- Ensures that work orders are filled out and turned in within 24 hours of completion of job
- Ensure customer is satisfied with job upon completion
- All other duties as assigned
- Current valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to work cooperatively with other trades
- Ability to deal with vendors, internal customers and residents with tact, patience and courtesy
- Ability to participate in the operations and activities of the Electrical Department
- Ability to read blue prints, schematics, and drawings of electrical systems
- Ability to maintain inventory
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Knowledge of methods, techniques, materials, tools used in installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety rules and regulations applicable to the trade
- Ability to use the tools and equipment of the electrical trade
- Ability to operate equipment used in the repair and maintenance of electrical systems
- Ability to adhere to safety practices and to handle hazardous material
- Ability to work under limited supervision