Electrician I

Join the team of experts at Denny's Electric in Leesburg, PA and realize your true potential. Our team consists of the very best; we believe in doing what is right for our customers and our employees. We provide our employees with the training, support, and an opportunity for unlimited professional growth.

About the role

Under minimum supervision, performs diagnostic, service, and installation electrical work in commercial environments. Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensures that work is in accordance with relevant codes. Communicates with customers to answer questions, resolve problems, and ensure complete satisfaction. Promotes products and services to customers.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, diagnoses, and resolves customer problems in a courteous, professional, timely, and accurate manner.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Provides preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services.
• Inspects electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, ensuring compliance with codes.
• Tests 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.
• Plans layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Repairs or replaces wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
• Connects wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Fastens small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
• Places conduit, pipes, or tubing inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pulls insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits.
• Installs ground leads and connects power cables to equipment, such as motors.
• Constructs and fabricates parts, using hand tools and specifications.
• Uses a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, amp meters, or test lamps).
• Works from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
• Maintains current electrician's license in accordance with governmental regulations.
• Ensures company property, vehicles, and tools are being used, maintained, and properly accounted for.
• Ensures the company vehicle is properly stocked, returns defective warranty parts to branch, and orders/replenishes vehicle stock as needed.
• Represents the company professionally, honestly, and ethically in all business matters and activities.
• Performs similar or other duties as needed or assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Four years experience in electrical repair, maintenance, and installation in addition to on-the-job training.
• Current knowledge of and continuing education in national, state, and local electrical code regulations.
• Knowledge of machines and tools used in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, and other structures, including their design, uses, repairs, and maintenance.
• Working proficiency in basic mathematics and metric and standard measurements.
• Proficient at reading wiring diagrams and troubleshooting problems with electrical systems and equipment.
• Proficient mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate all necessary tools and equipment.
• Effective communication skills to resolve customer issues, complaints, or concerns.
• Effective and efficient time-management and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Available to work flexible hours and on-call shifts as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, attic stairs, and maneuver in attics, basements, and crawl spaces.
• Ability to continually climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Natural or corrected vision to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception; must be able to accurately distinguish colors for proper installation.
• Hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry items, including up ladders, weighing up to 50 pounds.

This is a full-time, regular position reporting to the Operations Manager or General Manager.