JOB SUMMARY:
A journeyman electrician job description involves performing skilled electrical work without supervision, responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and repairing systems, troubleshooting problems, reading blueprints and adhering to safety standards. The role requires extensive experience, often from completing an apprenticeship, and the ability to lead or guide less-experienced workers.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Skilled tasks: Install, repair, and maintain systems and equipment specific to trade (e.g., electrical systems)
- Problem-solving: Troubleshoot and diagnose issues and use expertise to find efficient solutions.
- Reading and interpreting: Analyze blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to understand project requirements.
- Safety: Ensure all work is performed according to safety protocols, codes, and industry standards.
- Independence and collaboration: Work autonomously on tasks while also collaborating with team members to achieve project goals.
- Guidance: Often responsible for providing technical guidance to apprentices or less experienced technicians.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:- Experience: Requires several years of experience after completing a formal apprenticeship program.
- Certification: A journeyman license or certification is a requirement, depending on the specific trade and location.
- Technical knowledge: A strong understanding of the principles and practices of specific trade is essential. Ability to calculate/determine power, amperage & voltage of new equipment and current equipment.
- Physical requirements: The physical demands vary but can include the ability to lift heavy objects, work at heights, and work in various environmental conditions.
- Soft skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, and dependability is important.
