Electrical Apprentice

Piper Fire Protection, Inc. • Full-time • Clearwater, FL, US • $18 - $24 / hour • 1w ago

At Piper Fire Protection, Inc., A Fortis Fire & Safety Brand, we provide industry-leading fire protection services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint can be seen in California, Florida, Texas, and Chicago and we are acquiring new brands all the time.

Our team provides a full spectrum of specialized and certified service professionals to support your company and protect your building with the peace of mind of properly installed and maintained fire and life safety systems.

Here at Fortis and throughout our family of brands, we value our employees and offer competitive benefits which include:

2 weeks of paid vacation
1 week of paid sick time
10 Company Paid Holidays
Other paid time off (jury duty, bereavement)
Competitive pay
401k with company match
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Company-paid Life Insurance
Company-paid Short-term Disability
Supplemental Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Packages
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
Career Advancement Opportunities

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Electrical Apprentice to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to learn the electrical trade through on-the-job training while working under the supervision of licensed electricians. As an apprentice, you will gain valuable experience in electrical installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, all while earning a competitive wage.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist licensed electricians with the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and components.
Learn to read and interpret electrical blueprints and schematics.
Install wiring, outlets, switches, and other electrical components.
Help troubleshoot and diagnose electrical problems.
Assist in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Operate and maintain tools and equipment necessary for electrical work.
Follow all safety protocols and regulations to ensure job site safety.
Participate in ongoing training and coursework to meet apprenticeship requirements.
Communicate effectively with team members, customers, and supervisors.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Interest in pursuing a career in the electrical trade.
Ability to lift heavy objects and work in physically demanding environments.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when needed.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to job sites.
Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic knowledge of electrical systems is a plus but not required.

Compensation $18-$24/hour depending on experience

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the Team member is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team member is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and climb stairs, or balance. The Team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.