{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c5fa4e17f48358ea67e879ce","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c5fa4e17f48358ea67e879ce","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c5fa4e17f48358ea67e879ce","title":"Apprentice Electrician","description":"About this role\n\nJoin a commercial electrical team in Richmond, VA as an Apprentice Electrician. You'll work on construction sites assisting experienced electricians with installation, maintenance and repair of low- and high-voltage systems in commercial buildings. This role is hands-on and built for someone who wants to learn on the job and advance their electrical trade skills. You will follow site safety protocols, use hand and power tools, operate meters, and perform routine inspections to keep systems running safely. Ideal candidates have at least one year of electrical experience, a strong work ethic, and a readiness to follow direction and grow under mentorship.\n\nWhat you'll do\n\nAssist with installation, maintenance and repair of low- and high-voltage electrical circuits and components on commercial sites.\nHelp assemble and install electrical enclosures, conduit, panels, wiring and other system components.\nUse hand tools, power tools, ohmmeters and voltmeters to troubleshoot, test and verify electrical work.\nPerform routine inspections, verify work meets commercial codes, and report issues to lead electricians or supervisors.\nFollow site safety protocols, participate in toolbox talks, and maintain clean, organized work areas and basic job documentation.\n\nWhat we're looking for\n\nAt least 1 year of electrical work experience or equivalent hands-on experience in commercial settings.\nFamiliarity with low- and high-voltage systems, basic electrical theory and commercial electrical codes.\nComfort using hand tools, power tools, ohmmeters, voltmeters and other test equipment.\nAbility to work on construction sites, follow safety protocols, and take direction from lead electricians.\nValid driver's license and ability to pass a background check and drug screen.\n\nQualifications\n\nValid driver's license (required)\nPass background check and drug screen (required)\nEnglish proficiency for on-site communication and documentation\nMinimum 1 year of electrical experience or equivalent hands-on training\nComfortable working with low- and high-voltage systems and reading basic electrical drawings\nOSHA 10 or equivalent site safety training (preferred)\n\nWhat we offer\n\nPaid on-the-job training and mentorship from experienced electricians to support career growth.\nHealth insurance options and retirement plan participation.\nPaid time off and paid holidays.\nOvertime opportunities and project-based hours for consistent work.\nMileage or travel reimbursement and a basic tool allowance or tool support.\n\nReady to apply?\n\nBuild your profile. Sam gets you in front of contractors hiring for your trade.","company":"Skillit","rawCompany":"skillit","city":"Henrico","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-10-22T11:51:51.429Z","occupations":[{"code":"47-2111.00","title":"Electricians","slug":"electricians"},{"code":"47-3013.00","title":"Helpers--Electricians","slug":"helpers-electricians"},{"code":"49-9099.00","title":"Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other","slug":"installation-maintenance-and-repair-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"238210","title":"Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors","slug":"electrical-contractors-and-other-wiring-installation-contractors"},{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"},{"code":"238290","title":"Other Building Equipment Contractors","slug":"other-building-equipment-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Apprentice Electrician","description":"About this role\n\nJoin a commercial electrical team in Richmond, VA as an Apprentice Electrician. You'll work on construction sites assisting experienced electricians with installation, maintenance and repair of low- and high-voltage systems in commercial buildings. This role is hands-on and built for someone who wants to learn on the job and advance their electrical trade skills. You will follow site safety protocols, use hand and power tools, operate meters, and perform routine inspections to keep systems running safely. Ideal candidates have at least one year of electrical experience, a strong work ethic, and a readiness to follow direction and grow under mentorship.\n\nWhat you'll do\n\nAssist with installation, maintenance and repair of low- and high-voltage electrical circuits and components on commercial sites.\nHelp assemble and install electrical enclosures, conduit, panels, wiring and other system components.\nUse hand tools, power tools, ohmmeters and voltmeters to troubleshoot, test and verify electrical work.\nPerform routine inspections, verify work meets commercial codes, and report issues to lead electricians or supervisors.\nFollow site safety protocols, participate in toolbox talks, and maintain clean, organized work areas and basic job documentation.\n\nWhat we're looking for\n\nAt least 1 year of electrical work experience or equivalent hands-on experience in commercial settings.\nFamiliarity with low- and high-voltage systems, basic electrical theory and commercial electrical codes.\nComfort using hand tools, power tools, ohmmeters, voltmeters and other test equipment.\nAbility to work on construction sites, follow safety protocols, and take direction from lead electricians.\nValid driver's license and ability to pass a background check and drug screen.\n\nQualifications\n\nValid driver's license (required)\nPass background check and drug screen (required)\nEnglish proficiency for on-site communication and documentation\nMinimum 1 year of electrical experience or equivalent hands-on training\nComfortable working with low- and high-voltage systems and reading basic electrical drawings\nOSHA 10 or equivalent site safety training (preferred)\n\nWhat we offer\n\nPaid on-the-job training and mentorship from experienced electricians to support career growth.\nHealth insurance options and retirement plan participation.\nPaid time off and paid holidays.\nOvertime opportunities and project-based hours for consistent work.\nMileage or travel reimbursement and a basic tool allowance or tool support.\n\nReady to apply?\n\nBuild your profile. 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