Electrician, Limited Residential​​ Apprenticeship Opportunities

Job Description

Limited Residential Electricians work in all phases of the residential electrical construction and service industry. They do the electrical construction work on projects ranging from single-family residences to apartment complexes. Workers install wiring for power, lighting and specialized systems, such as telephone systems or sound and fire alarm, in all types of dwellings. They also perform repair and maintenance on existing dwellings.

Working Conditions

This work is done in the full range of environmental conditions: outside in the mud, dirt, cold, sun, rain and snow; inside in climate-controlled modern offices; and in state-of-the-art clean rooms in hospitals and manufacturing plant. The work may require considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting, climbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped spaces or on ladders and scaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns and falling objects.

Minimum Qualifications

Apprenticeship applicants must be at least 17 years of age to apply, and 18 to begin the program. In addition, they must provide proof of high school graduation or general education development (GED) equivalent, and complete at least one year of high school algebra or post high school algebra course with a passing grade of ´C´. Apprenticeship committees may require additional qualifications.

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