Electrician and Plumber - Trainee and Assistant; Oakland​/San Jose

Position: Electrician and Plumber - Trainee and Assistant (Oakland/San Jose)
Electrician and Plumber - Trainee and Assistant

Start the next phase of your construction career with Essel today!

We are looking to add hard-working and reliable Electricians and Plumbers to our team.

You will participate in a variety of construction projects throughout the Bay Area, from Oakland to San Jose

Many of our best performers earn opportunities to work on bigger projects with more pay!

* Ideal opportunity for a mid-level Trainee or Apprentice looking to gain additional experience working as part of a team

Plumber Tech:

Duties/Responsibilities

* Perform plumbing duties in connection with a wide variety of building alterations, maintenance and repair projects.

* Install, alter, replace, and repair plumbing projects as required such as water, sewage, and drainage systems.

* Cut, bend, assemble, and install various pipes, fittings, and fixtures for water, sanitary, drainage, heating, gas, and other plumbing systems which involve the performance of hand, bench, and maintenance plumbing tasks.

* Install, alter, repair, or replace all plumbing fixtures.

* Thread, ream, assemble, caulk, solder, and weld various pipes and component parts.

* Install, alter, and repair valves, fittings, and other plumbing parts and equipment, including such items as hot water boilers, sterilizers, steam tables, sinks, thermal control apparatus, sprinkler heads, hydrants, and service pipes.

* Repair and install new water/drainage lines and waste/sewage pipes.

* Check plumbing fixtures for leaks and other defects, opening and cleaning clogged drains, pipes, and traps.

* Advise on selecting, ordering, and storing plumbing supplies and equipment.

Electrical Tech:

Duties/Responsibilities:

* Installs and repairs electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures in buildings.

* Installs conduits and pipes to house electrical wires and cables.

* Ensures piping complies with electrical codes.

* Trouble shutting for diagnose repairs.

* Installs circuit breakers and other electrical hardware and connects wiring to them.

* Connects electrical systems to powerlines to provide electricity to the building.

* Tests electrical systems to ensure proper installation and operation.

* Inspects electrical systems to determine whether repairs are needed.

* Replaces conduit and wiring as needed.

* Replaces circuit breakers as needed.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

* Verify compliance and functionality of installations

* Maintain workflow schedule to ensure productivity objectives are met

* Coordinate with other trades on site

* Responsible for keeping and maintaining a clean workspace

* Ensure that safety is paramount on all job sites Required Skills/Abilities:

* Ability to read blueprints.

* Extensive knowledge of electrical systems and wiring.

* Ability to use hand tools and power tools.

* Proficient in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment.

* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.