Electrician Apprentice Program Jobs in Washington

Job Title: Electrician (Journeyman)Full Time position - 40 hours per week Starting Pay Rate:  $32.00- $34.00 per hour based on experienceBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, and 401(k)Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Leisure World of Maryland Corporation (LWMC), the property management company for Leisure World of Maryland, is a private, age-restricted community comprised of 29 community associations representing over 5,600 homes and extensive Trust operations, located in Silver Spring, Maryland. We are seeking an Electrician (Journeymen) to work a full-time schedule for 40 hours per week. The Electrical Journeyman participates in the repair, installation, modification and maintenance of electrical wiring, electrical/electronic systems, circuits, fixtures and equipment within the Leisure World of Maryland community.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & BASIC DUTIES:As applicable, inspects, repairs, installs, modifies and maintains electrical wiring, electrical/electronic systems, circuits, fixtures and equipment. This may include:Reviewing blueprints, schematics, and drawings of electrical systems to assess material and equipment needsIdentifying required tools and special equipment required for jobDiagnosing and resolving problems in electrical circuits, systems and equipment using testing instruments and equipmentInspecting electrical systems and their components to evaluate its condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommending preventive maintenance as necessaryInstalling and repairing wiring, electrical fixtures, power equipment, and components of machinery and equipment following electrical code, manuals, specifications, schematics, and blueprintsInstalling and repairing control and distribution apparatus, including motors, relays, switches, thermostats, circuit breakers panels, etc.Installing and connecting power supply wiring, cables, conduit, and electrical apparatus for machines and equipment following diagrams, schematics, or blueprintsTesting continuity of circuits to ensure compatibility and safety of components using testing instrumentsMeasuring, cutting, bending, threading, assembling and installing electrical conduit using rulers, measuring devices, hand tools, pipe threader, and conduit bender.Repairing or recommending replacement of electrical appliances including washers, dryers, etc.Detecting needed repairs on buildings, grounds and equipment following established proceduresRequesting equipment and supplies to maintain inventory ensuring availability of materials required to complete the necessary installation/repairEnsuring 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/repairResponding to emergency situations during and after hours to resolve immediate safety concerns.Adhere to all building codes, installation requirements and relevant regulationsEnsures that all work is done to standardMaintain a clean, organized and stocked truckDocument 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 officeMaintains daily job log of services performed noting type and cost of work performed Always communicate professionally with customerEnsures that work orders are filled out and turned in within 24 hours of completion of jobEnsure customer is satisfied with job upon completionRequired to be on-call after regular business hours and weekends on rotational basis and be available to work in the event of emergency maintenance and repairs.Performs work in accordance with established safety procedures to include but not limited to; wearing appropriate shoes, gloves, protective clothing and obtaining and following MSDS sheets as necessaryEnsures that hazardous material is disposed of properlyAll other duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITYN/APRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPSIn addition to the community residents, the Electrician's (Journeymen) principal working relationships are with employees of LWMC, particularly those who work within the Physical Properties Department.LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONMaryland Journeyman Electricians LicenseCurrent valid driver's license with clean driving recordEDUCATIONHigh School graduate or General Education degree (GED) RequiredDocumented proof demonstrating the successful completion of a formal apprenticeship program that included on-the-job training under a licensed master electrician, as well as classroom instruction. If achieved in the State of Maryland, the program would have required the approval of the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council or the Federal Office of Apprenticeship.Minimum of 576 classroom hours8,000 hours of on-the-job training and/or work experienceYEARS AND TYPE OF EXPERIENCE4-5 years of documented apprenticeship training with successful completion evidenced by the issuance of a journeyman's licenseKNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:Advanced knowledge in the principles of electricityAbility to work cooperatively with other trades.Ability to deal with vendors, internal customers and residents with tact, patience and courtesyAbility to participate in the operations and activities of the Electrical DepartmentAbility to learn to read blueprints, schematics, and drawings of electrical systemsAbility to maintain inventoryAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writingAbility to learn the methods, techniques, materials, tools used in installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electrical systemsAbility to learn occupational hazards and safety rules and regulations applicable to the tradeAbility to learn to use the tools and equipment of the electrical tradeAbility to learn to operate equipment used in the repair and maintenance of electrical systemsAbility to adhere to safety practices and to handle hazardous materialAbility to plan, organize, supervise and participate in the operations and activities of the Electrical departmentAbility to train and evaluate personnelAbility to read, interpret, communicate and apply rules, regulations, policies and proceduresAbility to deal with vendors, internal customers and residents with tact, patience and courtesyAbility to work under limited supervisionKnowledge of the occupational hazards and safety rules and regulations applicable to the tradePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walkingRequires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.Requires ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 poundsRequires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperatures and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gasesRequires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.We can offer you a challenging and rewarding environment with many opportunities to learn, grow and achieve great results. If you want to be part of our team, we'd love to hear from you. Competitive Salary and excellent benefits.
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