Uihlein Journeyman Electrician

Uihlein Journeyman Electrician

Uihlein Electric is a proud Union employer. If interested in this position and not already an IBEW member, you will need to be willing to join. Uihlein Electric will happily facilitate this process!

For over 100 years, Uihlein Electric has been proud to serve as one of Milwaukee's most dependable electrical contracting and service providers. Our work is grounded in our company's five core values:
Safety, Professionalism, Quality, Integrity and Community. We are growing and are looking for driven and organized individuals who share the same pride and enthusiasm for the industry as we do.

What you will do:

• Must always comply with all company safety policies
• Oversee apprentices as well as providing guidance and leadership
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on job specifications and local codes
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures using hand tools and power tools
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures using hand tools and power tools
• Troubleshoot and test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring equipment and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and test lamps
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for repair and to ensure compliance with local codes
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
• Follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes
• Attend in-house training
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Able to work off all types of ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms (electric or gas-powered)
• Able to work at various heights up to 50 feet from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, or other safe work areas
• Able to work in restricted areas, utility holes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, and attics
• Able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead
• Able to carry tools and materials up to 50 pounds from the ground to overhead
• Able to constantly move on feet, climbing ladders and working overhead
• Possess good vision (normal or corrected
• Perform other administrative functions as assigned
• Ability to wear job-specific required PPE as needed
• Must be able to drive to various customer sites as required.

Work Environment:

• Employees may experience heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow exposure on job sites.