Electrician

Electricians Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems.

Electrician Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Electrician to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide exceptional customer service and answer any customer questions;
  • Assess the parts needed for a job and place orders for those parts;
  • Ensure good quality workmanship which upholds company standards, complies with building codes, and follows safety requirements;
  • Install electrical systems to 17th edition wiring regulations, including installing heating and cooling systems;
  • Ensure installations are to manufacturer standards, including in fire alarms and security 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;
  • Rewire faulty electrical systems, such as lighting, heating systems, and alarms;
  • Diagnose and repair electrical problems in commercial and domestic electrical systems, including fault-finding, rewiring, and monitoring;
  • Provide professional assessments and advice for customer;
  • Prevent breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and insulated cables, cleaning circuits etc;
  • Install electrical apparatus, fixtures and equipment for alarm and other systems;
  • Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units;
  • Conduct routine maintenance and testing on commercial and domestic electrical systems;
  • Execute plans of electrical wiring for well functioning lighting, intercom and other electrical systems.

Requirements:

  • Diploma in relevant vocational training or successfully completed apprenticeship as an electrician;
  • Experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems;
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability;
  • Proven experience as an electrician;
  • Excellent physical condition and flexibility to work long shifts and overnight;
  • Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines;
  • Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter etc.) and electrical drawings and blueprints;
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