Electrician

About the role

FMM is seeking motivated Electricians to join our Team! FMM is a maintenance and construction company servicing both residential and commercial clients nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing, or installing electrical components for a commercial construction project in Louisiana.
• Plan the layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Place conduit and pipes in walls or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment in accordance with local, state, and national electrical codes.
• Perform electrical inspections and troubleshoot electrical issues.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Install and connect wiring, outlets, switches, and fixtures.
• Test electrical systems for functionality and safety.
• Collaborate with other tradespeople to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a clean work area.
• Pre‑job and pre‑task planning: identify behavior and conditions that jeopardize safety; question the need for additional safety precautions if believed necessary; inspect all tools and equipment before each use; comply with site safety rules and wear prescribed PPE; never take directions or changes to assigned work from client personnel without first checking with the supervisor; attend daily toolbox safety meetings and scheduled training sessions; continuously inspect the work site to ensure unsafe conditions do not exist.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent apprenticeship.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the electrical trade and knowledgeable understanding of the craft work being performed.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations and ability to learn client and company policy.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and make decisions using FMM's core values of Quality, Teamwork, Integrity, Safety and Versatility.
• Proficient in computer, text, and email skills.
• Proficient in using power tools and electrical testing equipment.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Experience working with high voltage and low voltage systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical principles and concepts.
• Ability to build and install electrical systems in commercial and residential settings.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting electrical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Basic knowledge of frame carpentry for installation purposes.
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol screening.
• Position will require working in all weather (hot/cold muddy) conditions; high noise environment; regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and construction machinery.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.; subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs; hand/eye coordination; hearing and comprehension necessary for giving and receiving directions.
• Will be performing tasks involving physical labor on construction projects; may operate hand and power tools of all types; climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry objects frequently; position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, crouching, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing/pulling, or standing and