Journeyman Electrician at Prime Partners

What You’ll Do as a Journeyman Electrician

As a Journeyman Electrician at Prime Partners, you’ll be a key player in our multi-year project in Santa Cruz, CA, with additional work opportunities in the neighboring areas of Capitola, Scotts Valley, and Watsonville. Your role involves harnessing your technical expertise and hands-on skills to build and maintain reliable electrical systems. Day-to-day, you’ll tackle various electrical challenges, ensuring our projects stay on track and meet the highest industry standards.

Your Daily Tasks as a Journeyman Electrician

Installation and Maintenance of Electrical Systems

Your primary responsibility will be to install and maintain commercial electrical systems, including switchgear, transformers, lighting fixtures, and power circuits. This involves accurately measuring, cutting, and bending conduit (EMT, rigid) for system installations. Your expertise in wire pulling, labeling, and termination will ensure all connections are neat and secure.

Troubleshooting and Compliance

You’ll troubleshoot electrical issues using tools like multimeters, making sure that all circuits meet NEC code requirements. Your ability to diagnose and solve problems quickly will be crucial in maintaining system integrity and safety.

Collaboration and Supervision

Working collaboratively with other trades, you’ll plan and execute electrical installations within construction schedules. You’ll also supervise apprentices, providing them with guidance on proper techniques and safety practices. By maintaining organized and clean job sites, you’ll adhere to all safety and operational standards, ensuring a smooth workflow.

Additional Tasks

In addition to these core tasks, you will be involved in testing and inspecting electrical systems to ensure functionality and safety. You’ll also prepare and interpret blueprints and technical diagrams, translating them into practical installations. Regularly updating project documentation and reports will also be a part of your routine to keep the team informed of progress and any potential issues.

What You Need to Be a Journeyman Electrician

To excel in this role, you must hold a valid journeyman electrician license and possess an in-depth knowledge of NEC codes. Proficiency with conduit bending and electrical tools is essential, as are strong troubleshooting skills. Leadership abilities are crucial for managing apprentices and teams effectively. You should have 3-5 years of experience in the field as a Journeyman Electrician.

Must-Have Skills

• Expertise in electrical system installation and maintenance
• Proficient in using multimeters and other electrical testing equipment
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical diagrams
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to mentor apprentices

Compensation

Competitive Salary and Benefits

At Prime Partners, we offer a competitive salary range of $32.41-$38.25 per hour, depending on your experience. We are committed to your professional growth, providing career advancement opportunities and ongoing training and certifications to keep you at the forefront of the industry.

Additional Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, ensuring you have the support you need both on and off the job. Training opportunities are readily available, allowing you to enhance your skills and advance your career within our dynamic team.