Electrician Jobs in New York

An Electrician in the maintenance and installation industry is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment. Their duties include reading and interpreting technical blueprints, diagnosing electrical faults, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and repairing or replacing faulty wiring or equipment. They may work in homes, businesses, factories, or construction sites. Electricians are also responsible for testing electrical systems to ensure they are functioning safely and effectively. They may also inspect electrical systems and equipment for any damage, faults, or parts that need repair or replacement.

Important skills for an Electrician include problem-solving, physical stamina, manual dexterity, and the ability to read and follow technical plans. They must also have good knowledge and understanding of electrical safety regulations. Electricians should hold an Electrician's license, and many also have certifications in areas such as electrical code, safety practices, and first aid. Before becoming an Electrician, a person may work as an electrical apprentice, a journeyman electrician, or an electrical technician.

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McDougall Electric

Senior Electrician Mechanic

McDougall Electric (Glendale, NY) Family-owned Electrical Contracting company seeking Full-Time Electrician Mechanic to help grow the business, working across Residential, Commercial and Industrial...

Seasonal Electrician

  • Queensbury, NY
  • 22 days ago
  • Queensbury, NY
  • 22 days ago

What You Will Be Doing Repair and maintain a variety of electrical systems including replacement of wires, circuits, lighting, transformers, switches, etc. in facilities and outdoor areas using standard...

Electrician - Plant Services - Full Time

  • Corning, NY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Corning, NY
  • 7 hours ago

Position Summary: Duties include maintenance and repair of electrical systems, wiring, auxiliary equipment, secondary distribution wiring, control panels, equipment, streetlights, Engineering Shop equipment...

Electrician

  • Schenectady, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Schenectady, NY
  • 1 day ago

Looking for an electrician preferably in the Schenectady area. Can look at what is needed to be done and give me a quote. Text Ron at ... post id: ... updated: [ ]...

Nassau And Suffolk County Master Electrician License

  • Great Neck, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Great Neck, NY
  • 1 day ago

NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTY MASTER ELECTRICIAN LICENSE compensation: OPEN employment type: job title: Master Electrician I have a Electrical License in Nassau and Suffolk County I can become a license...

Electrician Needed

  • Johnstown, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Johnstown, NY
  • 1 day ago

Electrician Needed (GLOVERSVILLE) compensation: $375 a day Electrician needed for several housing renovations projects in the area. Punch list items repairs some requiring $375 a day call ...!...

Electrician A

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Tests or "ring-out" voltage and low voltage wiring systems and troubleshoots electrical installations....

Estimator / Sales Electrical Contractor (Brooklyn, NY Hybrid)

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 1 day ago

Growing Brooklyn-based electrical contractor seeks an experienced Estimator/Sales Rep to price and win jobs across NYC. Must have 2+ yrs estimating or sales experience in construction/electrical....

Electrician

  • Hoosick Falls, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Hoosick Falls, NY
  • 2 days ago

We are searching for a talented and qualified Electrician who has proven experience with the safe and effective execution of electrical system repairs on industrial equipment....

Electrician Instructor / Low Voltage Instructor / Fire and Security Alarm Instructor

  • Queens Village, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY
  • 2 days ago

Facilitate and Deliver Curriculum: Effectively teach the Lincoln Tech accredited course curriculum, ensuring a thorough understanding of electrical systems....

Electrician Journeyman - 90348254 - Rensselaer

  • Rensselaer, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Rensselaer, NY
  • 2 days ago

complete training and attain/retain certifications applicable to assigned job Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems Ability to troubleshoot using schematics and multimeters Knowledge and skill...

systems and equipment....

Electrical foreman

  • Niagara Falls, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Niagara Falls, NY
  • 2 days ago

Join our team as an Electrical Foreman and play a key role in shaping successful electrical installations while leading a skilled crew!...

Electrical Maintenance Mechanic

  • Riverhead, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Riverhead, NY
  • 2 days ago

Pneumatic equipment trouble shooting slide gates, blow down devices, solenoids....

Electrician Wanted

  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 3 days ago

un Electrician Wanted!!!...

Demographic Data for New York

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Local
National
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Salary for Electrician Jobs in New York

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMaintenanceAndInstallation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrician positions.



Highest Education Level

Electricians in New York offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
Associate's Degree
17.9%
Bachelor's Degree
13.1%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
1.3%
Some High School
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Electricians in New York
4-6 years
61.1%
2-4 years
14.1%
8-10 years
10.1%
None
9.9%
6-8 years
4.0%
1-2 years
0.6%
Less than 1 year
0.2%


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