Job Description

Prime Retail Services has an immediate opening for a full-time Electrical Helper based out of Lakeland Florida office. This is a field position.

We are looking for an Electrician Helper to undertake a variety of task relating to setting up and maintaining electrical infrastructure. This job involves installing electrical wiring in buildings and poles, troubleshooting malfunctions and blackouts, & repairing appliances.

Essential Functions:

• Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
• Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches.
• Clean work area and wash parts.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
• Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver.
• Requisition materials, using warehouse requisition or release forms.
• Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
• Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring.
• String transmission lines or cables through ducts or conduits, under the ground, through equipment, or to towers.
• Solder electrical connections, using soldering iron.
• Trim trees and clear undergrowth along right-of-way.
• Operate cutting torches and welding equipment, while working with conduit and metal components to construct devices associated with electrical functions.
• Paint a variety of objects related to electrical functions.

Competencies:

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Problem solving, troubleshooting, and judgment skills required and must have knowledge of tools and instruments required to perform maintenance, new installations and troubleshooting.
• Positive, confident and motivated attitude with the desire to work in a fast-paced, energetic team environment required

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Proven experience as an electrical helper
• Experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems
• Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (ie wire strippers, voltmeter, etc)
• Capable of reading electrical drawings and/or blueprints
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations/guidelines
• Excellent physical condition and flexibility to work long shift and/or overnight

Physical Demands & Working Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must have the ability to push, pull, and/or lift material up to 50 pounds
• Perform tasks that involve stooping, walking, bending, searching for items and standing for periods of time
• Work indoors and outdoors without heating or air conditioning
• Exposed to very hot and very cold temperatures
• Exposed to hazardous conditions, equipment, & situations.
• Working with sharp tools and electricity
• Exposed to loud noises
• Exposed to very bright and inadequate lighting conditions
• Sometimes exposed to contaminants
• Need to get into awkward positions weekly when working in cramped work places, such as crawl spaces under floors

*** This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job, but more of a general nature. Employee may be asked to perform duties not listed as required by business needs. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice***