Electrician

Job Title: Electrician

Job Description

As an Electrician you work on rough-in through finish, with a strong focus on conduit work, panel and lighting installations, and troubleshooting. You perform field installation activities and provide hands-on support in wiring, conduit bending, and box and outlet installation on commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Install, wire, and terminate electrical panels and lighting systems for commercial projects.
• Install boxes, outlets, and related electrical devices according to plans and code requirements.
• Run and bend conduit for 120–480 volt systems, ensuring clean, accurate, and code-compliant installations.
• Read and interpret blueprints to plan layout, routing, and installation of electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective repairs or adjustments.
• Coordinate and oversee daily on-site electrical activities to maintain productivity and quality.
• Verify that all wiring, conduit, and terminations meet safety standards and project specifications.
• Use hand tools and cordless drills to perform precise cutting, fastening, and assembly tasks.
• Collaborate with other trades on site to sequence work efficiently and avoid conflicts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and ensure adherence to OSHA safety practices.

Essential Skills

• 3–10 years of electrical experience in commercial environments.
• Hands-on experience with wiring, panel installations, and lighting installations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints accurately.
• Proven troubleshooting skills for electrical systems and components.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Ownership and proficient use of personal hand tools and a cordless drill.
• Solid understanding of electrical codes and safe work practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on electrical projects.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work and maintain productivity on active job sites.
• Strong attention to detail in conduit bending, wiring, and device installation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high-quality standards.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing organization that invests in long-term stability and career development. The company is implementing a 401(k) program to support your financial future and is committed to retaining its workforce, even during slower periods. You benefit from clear opportunities for advancement, allowing you to grow your skills and responsibilities over time in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Work Environment

You work primarily on commercial building projects based out of Long Island. Typical hours run from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., providing a consistent daytime schedule. The role is field-based on active construction sites, where you regularly use hand tools, cordless drills, and equipment for conduit bending and electrical installation. The environment requires adherence to standard construction site safety practices and appropriate job-site attire suitable for electrical and construction work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oceanside, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oceanside,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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