Journeyman Electrician Job Description

A journeyman electrician is a skilled worker who has passed both an electrical journeyman test and another test, usually from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, indicating competency in one or more areas of electrical work.

There are three types of electrical work.

Line work relates to electrical lines and cables.

Wire work relates to connecting wires together.

Assembly work relates to installing components, such as light fixtures and switches.

A journeyman electrician may specialize in one of these fields.

Journeyman electricians are masters of their craft.

They perform a variety of tasks that include installing wiring, making repairs, and maintaining electrical systems.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Journeyman Electrician to work on a variety of commercial and industrial projects. You will be responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems and components. You must have a Journeyman Electrician license and be able to pass a background check.

Journeyman Electrician Duties:

• Work directly with clients and supervise and train other employees
• Perform routine checks and fixes on electrical systems
• Install and maintain equipment and wiring, including electric motors, fixtures, and appliances
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems
• Perform other electrical tasks as needed

Journeyman Electrician Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of electrical installation, restoration, testing, and repair services, including troubleshooting and repairing of electrical faults, applications, and systems
• Understand all electrical codes, standards, and regulations applicable to their work, as well as safety procedures
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot circuits, fixtures, switches, circuit breakers, transformers, generators, and electrical equipment
• Install new electrical fixtures and equipment and test them to ensure they are in compliance
• Repair and maintain existing electrical fixtures and equipment
• Perform work in hazardous locations, including underground, marine, and aerial
• Assist with projects as needed

Requirements And Skills:

• Experience with commercial and industrial job sites
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently
• Requires 1-year minimum experience in commercial and residential electrical installations. Electricity experience preferred.
• Requires valid New York State electrical license.

[Company Name] is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion, and are committed to building a team that reflects our community. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.