Becoming an electrician in Troy, NY, 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. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 8,151 electricians in New York, with wages averaging around $909.10 per week. 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.
• Responsibilities: - Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial settings- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to determine the layout of electrical wiring and equipment- Perform frame carpentry work to support electrical installations- Install and connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, outlets, or other components- Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes- Troubleshoot electrical malfunctions and make necessary repairs or replacements- Follow safety protocols and adhere to electrical codes and regulationsQualifications: - Min 5 years residential experience - Proven experience as an electrician in a similar role - Strong knowledge of blueprint reading and interpretation - Proficiency in frame carpentry techniques for electrical installations - Familiarity with electrical schematics and high voltage systems - Ability to work independently or as part of a team - Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detailNote: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. Im looking for this person or persons to have the ability to work on there own This is a work to own and or buy out as i prepare to move on towards retirement. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour Benefits: • Paid time off Compensation Package: • Hourly pay Schedule: • 8 hour shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college and is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State. Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team on the Classified Staff and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community. Department: Facilities Electrician HV-CS-8654 In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not sponsor Visas. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must be legal residents of New York State for at least FOUR months prior to assignment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or possession of a High School Equivalency and one year of journeyman level experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment (OR) Four years of generalized experience and one year of journeyman level experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment (OR) an equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated above. DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Electrician performs work under general direction of the Senior Electrician with considerable latitude permitted for the exercise of independent judgment in planning and carrying out assignments. The Electrician reports to the Senior Electrician and performs the following duties: • Installs and maintains instrumentation equipment such as flow meters, level and pressure sensors, transmitters, receivers, tone equipment, indicators, recorders and chemical feed equipment. • Installs, repairs and maintains electrical motors, switch gear, transformers and other electrical facilities. • Performs preventive maintenance to ensure systems are clean, safe and workable. • Repairs and overhauls heating and ventilating fan blowers, pumps, vacuum cleaners, motors, generators, and electrical appliances. • Maintains and repairs storage battery systems, storage battery chargers, lighting circuits, lighting fixtures and emergency generators. • Maintains and repairs signal equipment such as remote-control equipment, signal and alarm equipment, program clock, program bells and fire alarm systems. • Maintains accurate records of maintenance work. This is a full-time 12-month, 40-hour work week position with an hourly rate of $23.61. Start date is immediate. Hudson Valley Community College offers a very competitive benefits package which includes low-cost health insurance as well as a generous leave policy. Free tuition waivers for employees, their spouse and children are available. Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee’s spouse and children free tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans Visit our Employment Opportunities page www.hvcc.edu/jobs to apply to this search by the close date of April 27, 2025. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply. Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>Why Choose Guth DeConzo? Guth DeConzo is an industry leading, professional and technical services firm positioned to audit, design, commission, and manage a wide range of energy focused and traditional MEP projects for public- and private-sector clients. Comprised of over 50 employees, including engineers, designers, auditors, construction managers and management professionals, with offices in Troy NY and Manhattan NYC. The firm services clients in key markets, including hospitals, universities, hospitality and government facilities throughout New York. Our highly technical projects include chiller plants, boiler plants, distributed generation, HVAC renovations, and building management controls migration, comprehensive lighting upgrades, commissioning and retro-commissioning. Guth DeConzo provides a balance of innovation and technical expertise in delivering customized and creative solutions that meet the needs of our clients’ projects. Job Summary Guth DeConzo is continuing to grow and is actively seeking highly motivated Mid-level or Senior-level Electrical Engineers for employment in our Troy, NY office. As a member of a design team a candidate will be expected: • Self-motivated, solution oriented, organized, driven, critical thinker that is team focused, while being capable of independent detailed work. • Able to perform a wide array of design functions including equipment selection, system sizing, load calculations, product specifications, and design layouts for electrical systems. • Able to prepare electrical design calculations, develop drawings, formulated technical specifications and create technical reports for review and submission. • Capable of in field audits, surveying existing conditions, and recording information about building components, including lighting, switchgear, motors and other electrical equipment. • Familiarity and/or proficiency with electrical design software, short circuit analysis and other complex engineering tasks, a plus. • Able to coordinate, support and communicate with colleagues across disciplines and receive direction from project leads. • Demonstrate the ability to research and apply building code, energy, regulatory and industry code requirements • Regional overnight travel is required, approximately 15-20% of time. • Mid-level engineers are encouraged to lead projects and influence the technical design solutions on projects. • Senior-level engineers are expected to have experience leading projects and mentoring team members to influence the technical design solutions on projects. Minimum Requirements • Proficient with spreadsheets, word processing and standard office software (MS Excel, Word) • Candidate should be familiar to proficient with technical drafting using AutoCAD, and have proficient knowledge of lighting and calculation programs. • Mid-Level Engineer shall demonstrate 3 to 8 years’ of electric design experience and a portfolio of successful projects. • Senior-Level Engineer shall demonstrate 8 to 15 years’ of electric design experience, leading a project team and a portfolio of successful projects. • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related experience. PE Licensure in the State of New York, CEM, and LC, or interest in acquiring them, a plus. • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) a plus. What We Offer Guth DeConzo is an organization that fosters innovative critical thinking, where likeminded talented and motivated professionals work in a team environment to accomplish great things. It's a place where you can apply your skills to accomplish specialized solutions for challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects. Offering competitive wages, yearly reviews, generous time off, comprehensive benefit package, 401k match and profit sharing.
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