Maintenance Electrician Journeyman

About the role

Swisher, a family-owned consumer products company based in Jacksonville, Florida, is hiring a Maintenance Electrician Journeyman. The role is essential for keeping plant equipment and systems operating properly, and covers scheduled and emergency electrical work directed by the supervisor.

Key responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and emergency work to maintain assigned equipment and components
• Document findings, deficiencies and man-hours on work orders
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow company work and safety rules
• Assist other crafts according to union and management guidelines
• Receive on-the-job training from experienced personnel
• Read blueprints and technical diagrams, inspect transformers and circuit breakers, and identify electrical problems with testing devices
• Use hand and power tools effectively and comply with state and local building regulations
• Complete work orders on time, record materials used, and set up and test computer systems including cables and jacks
• Follow safety protocols including OSHA regulations

Required profile

• Valid Certified Electrician license and valid driver's license
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong communication skills
• Preferred: associate degree or certificate in a related field, prior facilities maintenance experience, knowledge of safety regulations and building codes, completed 3-4 year apprenticeship, and experience with PLCs and VFDs

Required skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, do overhead work, and stand for long periods
• Use of ammeters, voltmeters, thermal scanners and cable testers