Becoming an electrician in San Antonio, TX, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years and require many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with 40,670 in Texas, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in San Antonio earn an average of $1,557.84 per week, with an annual overtime average of $49,077. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
General Job Description: IES Residential is looking for experienced Service Technicians to join our growing Service Organization. This person will have strong working knowledge of local NEC Codes & OSHA requirements in the San Antonio, TX area. Minimum Education: High School Minimum Years of Experience: 2-4 Specific Qualifications: • 5+ years as a Commercial Service Electrician • Professional Attitude • Recognized as a Premier Service Technician • Committed to Quality & Safety • Strong communication skills • Successfully pass a drug test, have a drivers license & pass a background check License Required: No Job Locations: US-TX-San Antonio Company Overview: IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2023 fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, IES produced over $2.3 billion in revenue and employed over 8,400 employees at over 129 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply. Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions: • Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it • Competitive Pay • Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match • Company Paid Time Off • Company Paid Life Insurance • Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans • Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage • Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage EEO Statement: NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: IES does not utilize external staffing/recruiting agencies. This decision reflects our strategic objectives and emphasizes our internal talent acquisition approach. Unsolicited resumes and agency outreach to hiring managers, HR or staff may jeopardize future business opportunities and candidates will be deemed as individual (direct) applicants and no fees will be paid. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. EEO & Affirmative Action The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government. View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "EEO is the Law" poster | "EEO is the Law" poster supplement View IES' policy on Pay Transparency Pay Transparency NonDiscrimination Poster Disability Accommodation IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance. IES Participates in E-Verify E-Verify Information English/Spanish Right to Work English Spanish
See More Details >>IES Residential is currently seeking Residential Electrical Helpers in the San Antonio Tx area. Duties & Responsibilities May Include • Assist in completion to include measuring, cutting, and pulling wire • Install trim to include plugs, lights, fixtures, and switches • Carry materials and tools • Clean work area and equipment • Maintains working relationship with leadman and division manager • Reports progress and problems to management regularly and provides creative solutions • Maintains knowledge of and enforces company safety rules and procedures • Quickly corrects any potential hazard or promptly reports the hazard to the responsible person • Communicate with others, including taking direction from leadman Minimum Education None Minimum Years Of Experience 0-2 Specific Qualifications • Construction experience • Must care about people • Willingness to learn • Positive attitude • Strong work ethic • Make progress at an acceptable rate • Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen • Valid Driver's license (preferred) • Have Integrity • Strong communication • Must have transportation License Required Yes Job Locations US-TX-San Antonio Company Overview IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply. From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives. Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions: • Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it • Competitive Pay • Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match • Company Paid Time Off • Company Paid Life Insurance • Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans • Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage • Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage • Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs EEO Statement NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: IES does not utilize external staffing/recruiting agencies. This decision reflects our strategic objectives and emphasizes our internal talent acquisition approach. Unsolicited resumes and agency outreach to hiring managers, HR or staff may jeopardize future business opportunities and candidates will be deemed as individual (direct) applicants and no fees will be paid. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. EEO & Affirmative Action The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government. View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "EEO is the Law" poster | "EEO is the Law" poster supplement View IES' policy on Pay Transparency Pay Transparency NonDiscrimination Poster Disability Accommodation IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance. IES Participates in E-Verify E-Verify Information English/Spanish Right to Work English Spanish
See More Details >>Hiring/Retention Incentive External candidates who are hired by SAWS will receive a $1,000 Hiring Incentive. This incentive will be split into two payments of $500. The two payments will be made to the new hire on their second and fourth paycheck after they are hired. Upon successful completion of the new hire’s six-month introductory period, the new hire will also be eligible for an additional $1,000 Retention Incentive, which will be paid during their seventh month of employment with SAWS. JOB SUMMARY The Journey Level Electrician is responsible for diagnosing, installing, maintaining, and testing high and low voltage and any associated electrical equipment. This position is responsible for wiring power distribution systems or transmission wiring and equipment up to 13.4KV capacity. May install, test and program equipment associated with the Building Monitoring and Control System (BMCS). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Diagnoses, installs, tests, repairs and maintains electrical equipment associated with pumps, emergency power generators, high voltage switching, distribution equipment, air compressors, variable frequency drives, circuits, motors, fans, air conditioners, refrigerant systems, boilers and motor controls up to 4,160 volts and program programmable logic controllers. • Repairs and adjusts equipment, machines and defective components, replacing worn parts such as gaskets and seals in watertight electrical equipment. • Performs preventative maintenance and estimates electrical projects to include material and cost associated and recommends repair or replacement of equipment such as the removal and installation of light fixtures, transformers, relays, ballast and florescent fixtures. • Applies principles and practices of National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), electrical tables, electrical codes, work methods, tools, operation of high voltage and emergency equipment. • Reads and interprets electrical, schematics diagrams and documents and modifies for the purpose of upgrading the performance of electrical equipment and facilities. • Maintains inventory of necessary tools, equipment and spare parts. • Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, plans and manufacturers’ specifications. • Operates man lifts, bucket trucks and associated electrical maintenance equipment. • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations. • Performs other duties as assigned. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES • Installs and tests new installations associated with the Building Monitoring and Control System (BMCS) of any SAWS facility. • Utilizes Building Management Systems (BMS), Metasys Building Management System (Dos Rios Lab), Micro main, word processing, spreadsheet and database software. • Investigates problems with instruments and sensors including flow meters, variable speed drives, temperature sensors, pressure and level transmitters, air quality sensors, communication devices and interfaces associated with BMCS. • Carries out programming and configuration changes in the development of alarm settings, sensor limits, time schedules, temperature set points and control strategies related to BMCS. DECISION MAKING • This position receives general supervision. • May be required to act as a Point of Contact (POC) for the electrical group you are assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • High School Diploma or GED. • Four years’ electrical experience. • State of Texas Journeyman Electrician’s License. • Valid Texas Class “C” Texas Driver’s License. • Training on Confined Space, HAZMAT Awareness, Lock Out Tag Out, Supervising for Safety, Fit Testing, Electrical Safety and other certifications as required. • Normal visual color discrimination. • Perform position specific physical testing. • Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Five years’ commercial/industrial electrical experience • Ability to operate Truck mounted 3-ton crane, forklift, scissor jack, trencher, bucket truck and mini backhoe. • Completed certification or enrolled in a trade recognized electrical trades or electrical apprenticeship program (i.e.: St. Philips Electrical Trades, NJATC, IEC, etc.) JOB DIMENSIONS • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, contractors and governmental agencies. • Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database software. • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Physical requirements include lifting and dragging 50 pounds occasionally. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time to perform job scope. Also subject to climbing up to 200 feet in height. Requires visual acuity. Working conditions are primarily outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations; and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. May be required to comply with requirements as specified in applicable regulations for personal protective equipment, including clearance for use of respiratory protection and other associated equipment. Also operates a company vehicle on a daily basis. Will be required to work hours other than regular shift such as short notice/unscheduled overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call and rotating shifts.
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