Becoming an electrician in Okeechobee, FL typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a significant presence in Florida, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. In Okeechobee, apprentices earn an average of $767.50 per week, with an annual overtime average of $48,000. Trade schools, unions, and local platforms help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
The incumbent in this position performs skilled work supervising the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment across the Seminole Tribe of Florida Building & Grounds and facilities. The incumbent provides scope of work for any electrical solicitations, assigns and reviews the work of electricians and trades helpers performing electrical work and related duties in accordance with standard trade practices. Emphasis of the work is on providing technical direction to subordinates, planning work methods and procedures for small and large-scale projects, coordinating electrical work at a variety of geographically separated locations, and participating in electrical installation, modification and repair assignments. Ensures the maintenance of building permits or required documents to ensure compliance with established building department rules and regulations. High School Diploma or equivalent GED is required. Associates degree or certification from a instructional program or trade school is highly preferred. A minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible experience in the electrical field and principles and practices of construction, and maintenance of facilities is required. Active and valid Professional State of Florida Electrical Contractors License is required. Demonstrate excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office packages. Possession of a valid FL Driver’s License and be able to travel to all STOF Reservations and other locations as necessary is required. Must have own tools. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, evenings, weekends, holidays and have the ability to be on call. Job Type: Full-time Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • Monday to Friday Ability to Commute: • Okeechobee, FL 34974 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Okeechobee, FL 34974: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: • 25% (Preferred) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Description Introduction Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Journeyman Electrician HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital. SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm, no weekends Benefits HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) • Colleague recognition program • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are seeking a Journeyman Electrician for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply! Job Summary and Qualifications A Journeyman Electrician is a skilled worker who is an expert at working with any manner of electrical systems in commercial and industrial settings. As a Journeyman Electrician, their responsibilities and duties include installing new electrical systems, as well as maintaining and repairing existing ones. Journeyman Electrician are experts on electrical equipment, lock-out/tag-out processes and all electrical systems in the hospital environment including emergency generators and emergency power supply systems. They may train and direct Electrical Technicians and Electrical Apprentices on their way to becoming Journeyman Electricians. Must be able to work on weekends and evenings and participate in an on-call rotation. What you will do in this role: • Inspects and tests electrical lighting, power circuits, and other related equipment. • Removes and replaces defective wiring and conduits. Tests circuits to comply with safety regulations. • Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment using instruments such as ammeter, voltmeter, ohmmeter, growler, etc. • Replaces faulty switches, sockets, plugs, fuses, insulators, and other simple elements of electrical systems, fixtures, and appliances. • Installs new pipe, wiring, and electrical equipment. • Removes and installs motors, transformers, lighting fixtures or other equipment and completes circuits according to diagram specifications. • Assembles, installs, and connects components to switchboards and distribution panels and connects them to units controlled. • Fastens fixtures, switches, and outlet boxes in position. Runs wire through conduit and makes connections to complete circuits. • Estimates the quantities of materials needed to complete work assignments and requisitions them properly. • Performs required preventive maintenance and emergency repairs in a complete and timely manner. • Conform to regulatory testing and inspections requirements on emergency power systems including emergency generators and automatic transfer switches. What qualifications you will need: • Licensed Journeyman Electrician Required • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience Required • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a healthcare environment Preferred Licenses & Certifications: • Licensed Journeyman Electrician Required • Valid Driver’s License Required HealthTrust Supply Chain is a critical part of HCA Healthcare’s strategy. Our focus is to improve performance and reduce costs. We do this by joining non-clinical and administrative functions. HealthTrust Supply Chain best practice methodologies. We develop, apply and monitor cost-efficient initiatives and programs for HCA Healthcare. By improving facility efficiency, medical professionals can focus on our mission - patient care. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Journeyman Electrician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
See More Details >>Performs maintenance on structures and facilities within the Okeechobee Field Station’s area of responsibility. Installs, repairs, and maintains electrical and electronic components of District buildings, equipment, and machinery, following electrical code, manuals, specifications, schematic diagrams, and blueprints. As resident electrical expert, trains electrical personnel in new electrical advances, National Electrical Code updates and interpretations, technical direction, and performs technical reviews on electrical drawings. Safely performs all associated tasks with the construction and maintenance of all MV facilities including MV substations, MV transmission & distribution. Works on energized or non-energized power lines, cables, and equipment. Works inside pumping station and field stations, including confined spaces. Other duties as assigned. This position is subject to random mandatory drug and alcohol testing. Working hours are Monday – Thursday from 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES (May be filled as Industrial Electrician) Industrial Electrician-Medium Voltage: High School Diploma or GED and 2+ years' experience working with medium voltage systems and preferably have completed a line specialist accredited apprenticeship program from a recognized and certified utility, contractor or school and be able to provide a verifiable certification of completion. The hiring range for this position is $67,100.80 to $73,028.80 (based on education and years of relevant work experience). Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of 5KV and higher distribution and pump control systems to include: cable splicing utilizing heat and cold shrink stress cones, High Pot Testing to determine condition of cables and splices, medium voltage switchgear maintenance procedures including, shutdowns utilizing proper lock out / tag out and grounding, racking and un-racking of various types of medium voltage breakers, and 4160 variable frequency drive controlled pumping systems utilizing discreet and analog controls. Must be able to safely trouble shoot and repair all distribution circuits and equipment and be proficient with live line maintenance, including the use of hot sticks and gloving procedures. Industrial Electrician: High School Diploma or GED and 2+ years' experience as a Licensed Journeyman Electrician. The hiring range for this position is $60,902.40 to $69,555.20 (based on education and years of relevant work experience). Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. LICENSE(S) / CERTIFICATION(S) Industrial Electrician-Medium Voltage: Florida Journeyman Electrical License or a valid Journeyman Electrical License from another state with the requirement of obtaining a Florida Journeyman Electrical License within six (6) months from date of hire and/or placement in job. Valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) without restriction to operate vehicle equipped with airbrakes. If selected candidate does not currently possess CDL, the District will provide two (2) months to obtain Learner’s Permit and six (6) months to obtain CDL, from date of hire and/or placement in job. Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR/AED (recertification every two years). Industrial Electrician: Florida Journeyman Electrical License or a valid Journeyman Electrical License from another state with the requirement of obtaining a Florida Journeyman Electrical License within six (6) months from date of hire and/or placement in job. Valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) without restriction to operate vehicle equipped with airbrakes. If selected candidate does not currently possess CDL, the District will provide two (2) months to obtain Learner’s Permit and six (6) months to obtain CDL, from date of hire and/or placement in job. Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR/AED (recertification every two years). Physical Requirements/ Working Environment Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role. On-call status will be required for electrical breakdowns and troubleshooting on a rotational basis. Overtime will be required based on weather and/or environmental conditions. Extensive exertion plus travel: Regularly sets up, adjusts, controls, tests and operates equipment to complete assignments. Work environment may be hot and humid with no facilities. Moves or otherwise transports equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more. Veteran’s Preference Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting. Americans with Disabilities Act The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at [email protected]. Organization OM5305314
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