Becoming an electrician in Utica, NY, 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, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with 40,670 in New York, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Utica earn an average of $1,560 per week, with an annual overtime average of $48,000. 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.
Job Summary • Competitive Civil Service position The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority is seeking one full-time experienced Electrical Technician/Industrial Electrician. Position requires a variety of skilled electrical control maintenance, repair or installation tasks involving both low and high voltage and programmable logic instrumentation and digital power transmission which control Authority facilities. General instructions are received regarding tasks to be performed, permitting reasonable leeway for the planning of work methods and details of each job. The incumbent also performs duties normally associated with routine electrical equipment maintenance and repair activities. The incumbent may supervise others, depending on tasks performed. Responsibilities and Duties Installs, maintains, tests, calibrates and repairs digital transmitters and remote-control systems; • Installs, maintains, tests, calibrates and repairs a variety of electronic and electro- mechanical gauges and metering devices; • Leads in the installation, repair and reprogramming and programmable logic controls and related equipment; • Recommends changes to electrical systems and maintains inventory of electrical supplies; • Tests and checks circuits, circuit breakers, voltage regulators and transformers by replacing worn parts and burned out contacts; • Installs and repairs fixtures, switches, motor controls, lamps, etc.; • Installs, maintains and repairs electric motors and electric generator equipment; • Performs other installation and repair work both electrical and non-electrical in nature; • May supervise assistants assigned to help with large maintenance and repair jobs. Qualifications and Skills Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics: • Thorough knowledge of common practices, tools, terminology and accident precautions of the electrical trade; • Thorough knowledge of the design, construction, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical programmable logic controls, instruments, devices and equipment; • Ability to read and interpret wiring and construction plans, diagrams and blueprints; • Ability to work with low potential, high potential circuits and extra high potential circuits to 30,000 volts; • Ability to install, test and calibrate digital transmitters and remote control electrical systems; • Ability to lay out work; • Ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow oral instructions; • Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at time of application. Either: A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two-year college or technical institute with an Associate’s Degree in Electrical or Electronic Technology AND two (2) years of experience in the maintenance, repair and calibration of electrical equipment which shall have involved programmable logic controls and digital equipment; OR B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND four (4) years of experience as outlined in (A) above. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $73,377.00 per year Benefits: • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Monday to Friday • Overtime • Weekends as needed Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Jamaica Hospital Medical Center a member of the Medisys Health Network is a 424 bed fully accredited community based teaching hospital and level I Trauma and Stroke Center . We provide general medical, pediatric, and psychiatric emergency services, ambulatory care on and off campus,ambulatory surgery and a broad spectrum of diagnostic and treatment services. We are proud of our uncompromising commitment and approach in providing the highest levels of professional, compassionate care to the many culturally diverse, undeserved patients and residents in Queens. We are currently seeking an experienced Electrician A for a full time, day shift position in our Plant Operations Department. RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of our Lead Electrician selected candidate will operate and maintain hospital emergency power systems. Performing highly skilled maintenance, installation, repair and troubleshooting of facility electrical systems. • Repairing and installing all types of commercial electrical equipment. • Inspecting electrical systems, equipment, and components to detect hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure building and safety code compliance. • Utilizing wiring diagrams, blueprints, and other building specifications to plan and complete repair work orders. • Participating in group/team cleanups of department areas. • Conducting facility rounds as needed to detect and make adjustments to electrical systems as needed. Tagged as: electrician Requirements • High School diploma or equivalent. • NYC Special Electricians License (within 1 year). 10 years of satisfactory experience as an Electrician or equivalent title. • Excellent communication skills. • 5 years of satisfactory experience as Electrician A or equivalent title. OR • 2 years' experience as an Electrician B at JHMC 5 years of satisfactory experience as Electrician A or equivalent title. OR • 2 years' experience as an Electrician B at JHMC • Must be able to work in every shift (Morning, Evening and Overnight) as needed • Must be able to work weekends as needed
See More Details >>Local manufacturer in need of Electricians for unique build out projects.
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