Electrician Trainee

About the role

This Electrician Trainee position with the Department of General Services is an in-house apprenticeship program designed to build your skills in electrical work. You will learn to perform a variety of skilled duties relating to the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, electrical distribution equipment, and electrical components under the direction of a licensed electrician.

Work supports complex and critical systems across the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg Annex, and outlying Harrisburg buildings as well as the Reading Office Building and Scranton Office Building.

Responsibilities

This entry level position is a four-year in-house training program. During this time, you will work with and learn from licensed electricians and supervisors to advance your skills with electrical systems, components, and equipment.

• Complete Electrical Work: Install and maintain electrical items, components, and systems using a variety of tools, techniques, and equipment
• Solve Problems: Identify, pinpoint, and correct power failures and short circuits
• Plan Projects: Develop the knowledge to select the proper tools, equipment, and supplies
• Support Teamwork: Help follow blueprints, specifications, and layouts; align efforts with other workers and department coordinators; travel to project locations
• Know Industry Standards: Gain and maintain a working knowledge of the National Electric Code standards
• Follow Safety Practices: Ensure safety measures are in place and identify job hazards

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• An associate’s degree in electrical technology, electrical engineering, or electronics; or
• Completion of a two-year, post-secondary technical training program in electrical technology, electrical engineering, or electronics; or
• Completion of a three-year, high school Vo-Tech training program in electrical technology, electrical engineering, or electronics, and six months experience in the installation, repair, or maintenance of electrical systems, components, and equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement: You must possess an active motor vehicle license. Additional Requirement: You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Skills

No specific skills are mentioned, but the role involves working with electrical systems, components, and equipment, and following industry standards such as the National Electric Code.

Benefits

Full-time employment, with a regular schedule of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Pay

Salary details are not fully specified, but it is mentioned that in some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

Schedule

Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will be required to work during emergencies and office closings, and travel to and around Harrisburg, Reading, and Scranton. Telework is not an option for this position.