Residential Journeyman Electrician

Benfield Electric Co. • Full-time • Columbia, Maryland, United States • $26 - $32 / hour • 1d ago

Benfield Electric Co. is a commercial and residential electrical contractor that has been in business for 55+ years. Our focus is on quality work, customer first and employer of choice.

We are currently accepting applications for employment for residential electrician journeypersons at our Columbia, Maryland, Aberdeen, MD, and Dallastown, PA locations.

We offer competitive pay, benefits - including health insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid holidays, continuing education and PTO.

Applicants must be able to perform the following job duties:

Job Summary:

The Residential Journeyman Electrician will install and maintain the electrical wiring, fixtures, and systems in buildings.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Installs and repairs electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures in buildings.
Installs conduits and pipes to house electrical wires and cables.
Ensures piping complies with electrical codes.
Installs circuit breakers and other electrical hardware and connects wiring to them.
Connects electrical systems to powerlines to provide electricity to the building.
Tests electrical systems to ensure proper installation and operation.
Inspects electrical systems to determine whether repairs are needed.
Replaces conduit and wiring as needed.
Replaces circuit breakers as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Ability to read blueprints.
Extensive knowledge of electrical systems and wiring.
Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
Proficient in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of a formal apprenticeship an valid electricians license required.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring.
Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.
Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Benefits: