Electrician

Title

Electrician

Pay Grade

Non-Exempt

Major Department

Maintenance

Minor Department

Maintenance

Reports to

Project Manager

Job Summary: Electrician to undertake a variety of tasks relating to setting up and maintaining electrical infrastructure. Your job will involve installing electrical wiring in buildings and poles, troubleshooting malfunctions and blackouts and repairing appliances. Due to the high amount of risk pertaining to this job, electricians must be first and foremost responsible individuals with great attention to safety precautions. The ideal candidate must also be experienced in different kinds of electrical devices and systems.

Essential Job Requirements

• Execute plans of electrical wiring for well-functioning lighting, intercom and other electrical systems
• Install electrical apparatus, fixtures and equipment for alarm and other systems
• Install safety and distribution components (e.g. switches, resistors, circuit-breaker panels etc.)
• Connect wiring in electrical circuits and networks ensuring compatibility of components
• Prepare and assemble conduits and connect wiring through them
• Prevent breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and insulated cables, cleaning circuits etc.
• Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units

Education and Certifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. with 0-3 years of experience as an electrician
• Diploma in relevant vocational training or successfully completed apprenticeship as an electrician
• Valid license to practice profession

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be capable of providing and modeling exceptional customer service.
• Must have excellent communication skills in order to communicate effectively with customers, store leadership, and fellow-team members.
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently or in groups.

Work Environment/ Physical Demands

• Must have the physical ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, climb, balance, stoop to grasp objects, kneel, crouch, crawl, frequently push/pull up to 100 lbs., frequently lift and/or move loads up to 50 lbs., and occasionally lift 75 lbs.
• Ability to enter the coolers and freezers thereby being subjected to and withstanding frequent temperature changes for extended periods of time.
• Occasional high stress when dealing with systems/customers/staff.
• Able to work a flexible schedule with various shifts, including weekends and holidays, as determined by the store/business needs and as required to ensure adequate store staffing.
• Must have reliable source of transportation.
• The ability to be reached during/after work hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Benefits

-Health Insurance Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)

-401K with employer match

-Supplemental Insurance Plans (Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance)

-Paid Vacation

-Paid Lunch Break

-Direct Deposit

-Employee Lunch Program and more!

Starting hourly rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and will vary based on things like location, experience, and qualifications. All positions are eligible for Overtime, and some positions will have guaranteed Overtime available.

Hourly rate for Suburban Stores is $15-$25

Hourly rate for City of Chicago Stores is $16.60-$25