Journeyman Electrician - Licensed
2 months ago
Wheat Ridge
Job DescriptionLicensed Journeyman Electrician – Denver/Fort Collins Area Pay: $35–$45 per hour, depending on experience Schedule: Full-time, consistent hours (40 Hours Guaranteed) Location: Projects from Fort Collins to South Denver About the Role We are seeking a Licensed Electrical Journeyman to join a small but highly specialized commercial electrical contractor based in Denver. This company handles unique and interesting projects across northern Colorado, offering hands-on opportunities in everything from new construction and remodels to tenant improvements, shutdowns, and even work on marijuana grow facilities. This position is a direct-hire opportunity through our staffing services and includes operating a company-provided van to travel between job sites. Key Responsibilities • Perform commercial electrical work including new installations, remodels, tenant improvements, and shutdowns., • Drive and maintain the company vehicle while transporting tools and equipment to job sites., • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems, controls, and equipment., • Program and troubleshoot PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)., • Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and company policies., • Work closely with a small, tight-knit team to complete projects efficiently and effectively.Qualifications, • Active Colorado Journeyman Electrician License (required)., • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (required)., • 3+ years of commercial electrical experience (preferred)., • Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (preferred)., • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a small team., • Must be reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented.What’s Offered, • Competitive pay: $35–$45 per hour, based on experience., • Company vehicle for job-related travel., • Benefits package, including health benefits and 401(k) plan., • Consistent work across northern Colorado., • A small-company environment with exposure to diverse and interesting projects not typical of larger firms. ADDITIONAL TASKS: • Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems., • Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes., • Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes., • Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures., • Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps., • Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools., • Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components., • Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations., • Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes., • Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures., • Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system., • Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem., • Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes., • Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors., • Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous., • Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools., • Construct or fabricate parts, using hand tools, according to specifications., • Provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services., • Perform business management duties, such as maintaining records or files, preparing reports, or ordering supplies or equipment., • Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets., • Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects., • Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights or generators, placing flares, or driving needed vehicles.