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Fountain Services Llc

Electrical Helper 1

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Electrical Helper 1 Fountain Services, LLC About Fountain Services, LLC Established in 1946, Fountain Services, LLC has been a trusted leader in the electrical contracting industry for over 75 years.

Fountain Services Llc

Electrical Helper 1

Hickory, NC · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Electrical Helper 1 Fountain Services, LLC About Fountain Services, LLC Established in 1946, Fountain Services, LLC has been a trusted leader in the electrical contracting industry for over 75 years.

The Brock Group

Helper 1 - Scaffold

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$15.25 - $19.25/hr

A Helpers is responsible for performing general non-craft labor as assigned. Responsibilities ... HEARING - Must be able to hear a forced whispered voice in one ear, the better ear, at not less ...

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Pipe Helper 1

Abilene, TX

Requisition ID: 183611 Position Summary Assist skilled craftsperson(s) by performing supportive duties as directed and will work under immediate supervision. The level and degree of job ...

Granite School District

Grounds Helper 1

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

Custodial & Maintenance/Grounds Helper 1 Date Posted: 5/26/2026 Location: Maintenance Department Date Available: As soon as possible Closing Date: 06/02/2026 Please note that this posting closes at 3 ...

Sunbelt Rentals

Scaffold E/D Helper 1

San Antonio, TX

$17.75 - $19.23/hr

... Helper 1. Scaffold Helper 1 will assist in the erection and dismantling of various types of scaffolding by passing material to other crew members from the ground level. Will also assist in the ...

Sunbelt Rentals

Scaffold E/D Helper 1

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$17.75 - $19.23/hr

Work with an incredible team of people Sunbelt Rentals--the fastest growing rental business in North America--is seeking a Scaffold Helper 1. Scaffold Helper 1 will assist in the erection and ...

ARS-Rescue Rooter

HVAC Install Helper

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$40K - $60K/yr

Qualifications What You Need As an Install Helper: * 1 year of HVAC experience (field or school-based) preferred * EPA certification (or willingness to obtain) * Ability to lift heavy equipment and ...

Collier Comfort

HVAC Install Helper

Ossian, IN

$20/hr

Properly connect equipment What YOU will bring as a HVAC Install Helper: * 1+ Years of HVAC install or install helper experience * HVAC degree or equivalent * Valid drivers' license Benefits:

Zachry Group

Helper Electrician 1

Roxboro, NC · On-site

$15 - $19.25/hr

Qualification Highlights * 2 plus years of experience as an Electrical Helper/Apprentice * Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below). * Must be able to meet all ...

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Electrical Helper 1

Electrical Helper 1

Fountain Services Llc

Charlotte, NC • On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

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Electrical Helper 1

Fountain Services, LLC



About Fountain Services, LLC

Established in 1946, Fountain Services, LLC has been a trusted leader in the electrical contracting industry for over 75 years. With offices across North and South Carolina, we specialize in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services.


Our mission is to empower employees through ongoing training, career development, and a culture of integrity, accountability, and mutual respect. We don’t just build electrical systems — we build careers.


Why Join Fountain Services?

  • Career Growth: We offer a North Carolina-accredited and Registered Apprenticeship Program. Employees have access to leadership training, including Foreman and Superintendent Academies, and clear pathways for advancement. Tuition reimbursement and bi-annual performance reviews support long-term development.
  • Supportive Culture: We foster a work environment that values well-being, professional respect, and collaborative leadership.
  • Community Engagement: Our company is actively involved in local communities. We sponsor youth sports programs, nonprofits, and support civic organizations through economic and workforce development boards.
  • Benefits:
    • Competitive wages with performance-based bonuses and opportunities for promotion
    • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Paid holidays and paid time off
    • Tuition reimbursement and continued education opportunities
    • Leadership development programs
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Company-sponsored events and team-building activities


Your Role: Electrical Helper 1

Helper 1
(Green Helper, Helper 1, Helper 2, and Mechanic)

Fountain Services, LLC (https://fountainelectric.com/) is an established industry leader in the electrical trade with offices in Spindale, Charlotte, Hickory, and Asheville, in North Carolina, and in Greenville, South Carolina. We serve customers and projects spread across the western, piedmont, and metrolina regions of North Carolina, and the upstate of South Carolina.

Over the course of our 75-year history, we have built our reputation as a company focused on the training, development, and personal growth of our workforce. We are seeking candidates with a commitment and desire to continue their own career development, and who are a fit for a company culture based upon core values of honesty and integrity, mutual respect, pursuit of excellence, and personal accountability. If this describes you, we want to help you maximize your potential.


Apprenticeship

For those who are interested, Fountain offers an NCCER-certified apprenticeship program. This involves four years of field experience on our projects, supplemented with weekly classroom study on weekends (except during the summer months). Graduates receive NCCER certification. This program provides an opportunity for those entering the field as helpers to “earn while they learn,” and advance their careers in the electrical field as quickly as possible.


Job Responsibilities/Expected Proficiencies

  • Use and care of basic hand tools and company tools
  • Identification of fasteners for specific uses
  • Following directions and thinking ahead
  • Self-organization
  • Installing fixtures and devices – proper termination
  • Bending and installing single conduit up to 1”
  • Following layouts and installing branch circuitry
  • Attention to detail
  • Planning, bending, and installing EMT, rigid, and PVC conduit
  • Using ratcheting EMT benders on conduit up to 2”
  • Following directions for installation of feeder conduits and gear


Minimum Experience Requirements

0 to 4 years of commercial/industrial electrical experience (work with an electrical contractor/subcontractor in a commercial or industrial construction environment)


Physical Requirements

Helpers must be able to lift 50+ pounds, work from a ladder or scaffold, work overhead, and perform without hindrance activities that involve repetitive reaching, stretching, squatting, kneeling, crouching, and/or bending. They must also be able to work in varied climate conditions, and should possess good balance, depth perception, eye-hand coordination, and the stamina to perform physically demanding construction work. Above all, a candidate must be able to safely perform the duties and responsibilities normally and reasonably expected of a tradesperson in their position.


Additional Requirements and/or Expectations

  • Applicants must possess High School diploma or GED.
  • Applicants must pass a mandatory drug screen.
  • Applicants must own and provide basic personal tools of the trade.
  • Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable means of transportation.


Fountain has built its reputation by holding its employees to the highest standards of professionalism and personal conduct. We strictly adhere to the following four keys to success:

1.Show up every day on time.

2.Appreciate instruction from leaders.

3.Let your work ethic speak for you.

4.Retain knowledge.


Preferred

•Referrals from current Fountain employees

•Formal training in an apprenticeship or similar program, or in a trade or technical school


Portfolio

We deliver some of the highest-value and most complex electrical projects in the region. Examples of our work include:


  • Charlotte Spectrum Center – Charlotte, NC – $34 million
  • Kimpton Hotel Arras – Asheville, NC – $7.7 million
  • Appalachian State University Residence Halls – Boone, NC – $22 million
  • Greenville Drive Stadium – Greenville, SC – $3 million
  • Ballantyne Reimagined – Stream Park and The Amp – Charlotte, NC – $3.7 million


View more projects on our portfolio page: https://fountainelectric.com/portfolio



Our Four Keys to Success

At Fountain Services, all employees — from entry-level to leadership — commit to:


  1. Show up every day on time
  2. Appreciate instruction from leaders
  3. Let your work ethic speak for you
  4. Retain knowledge



We’re looking for professionals who want to build a long-term career in a company that values growth, integrity, and high performance.

If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.