Electrician and Plumber - Trainee and Assistant; Oakland​/San Jose

Essel Construction Opportunities

Start the next phase of your construction career with Essel today!

We are looking to add hard-working and reliable Electricians and Plumbers to our team.

You will participate in a variety of construction projects throughout the Bay Area, from Oakland to San Jose.

Many of our best performers earn opportunities to work on bigger projects with more pay!

Ideal opportunity for a mid-level Trainee or Apprentice looking to gain additional experience working as part of a team.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing duties in connection with a wide variety of building alterations, maintenance and repair projects.
• Install, alter, replace, and repair plumbing projects as required such as water, sewage, and drainage systems.
• Cut, bend, assemble, and install various pipes, fittings, and fixtures for water, sanitary, drainage, heating, gas, and other plumbing systems which involve the performance of hand, bench, and maintenance plumbing tasks.
• Install, alter, repair, or replace all plumbing fixtures.
• Thread, ream, assemble, caulk, solder, and weld various pipes and component parts.
• Install, alter, and repair valves, fittings, and other plumbing parts and equipment, including such items as hot water boilers, sterilizers, steam tables, sinks, thermal control apparatus, sprinkler heads, hydrants, and service pipes.
• Repair and install new water/drainage lines and waste/sewage pipes.
• Check plumbing fixtures for leaks and other defects, opening and cleaning clogged drains, pipes, and traps.
• Advise on selecting, ordering, and storing plumbing supplies and equipment.

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.
• Trouble shutting for diagnose repairs.
• 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.
• Verify compliance and functionality of installations
• Maintain workflow schedule to ensure productivity objectives are met
• Coordinate with other trades on site
• Responsible for keeping and maintaining a clean workspace
• Ensure that safety is paramount on all job sites
• 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.