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What they do
An Electrician works on electrical systems in buildings. Installs electrical wiring and lighting in new construction, and repairs or upgrade wiring, outlets or other parts of older electrical systems. Checks safety and makes installations or repairs that are in compliance with local building codes. May also specialize in electrical work required in different manufacturing industries, electrical systems for cars, plane or boats, or electrical and lighting work in the film industry.
$53,745 / year median in Florida
+9% projected growth
Job Description
- Diagnosing electrical issues by reading diagrams and blueprints
- Installing and repairing wiring and conductive elements and electrical components in buildings and other structures
- Testing and inspecting electrical work like wiring and lighting to ensure safe installation and compliance with regulatory codes
- Planning and designing layouts of fixtures, wiring pathways and other electrical elements inside commercial and residential buildings
- Identifying and mitigating safety hazards, code violations and other electrical issues
- Organizing and maintaining electrical blueprints, diagrams and other design documents
- Communicating with customers, clients, suppliers and vendors to coordinate electrical work, supplies and other necessary resources for business operations
- Documenting transactions with customers and clients and recording important budget transactions
- Organizing budgets and managing project funds and resources
- Onboarding and training helper and apprentice electricians and organizing workflow
- Designing and developing plans, diagrams or blueprints for initiating new electrical installation projects
- Working with electrical engineers and other tradespeople to plan electrical installation projects
- Communicating with code enforcement agencies and regulatory authorities during inspections and evaluations of electrical systems and components
- Maintaining office phone lines and addressing customer questions and concerns
- Speaking with potential customers about products or services
- Making emergency repair calls to customers' properties and discussing repair work, fees and other aspects of performing work
- Greeting clients when arriving at work sites and maintaining customer relationships
- Ability to drive a work utility vehicle Working Conditions Can work indoors in a modern, smoke-free office environment, or outdoors in extreme heat and cold temperature settings Moderate noise levels and various weather conditions