Fire Alarm Apprentice - South Hill, VA
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An Electrical Fire Alarm Apprentice assists in the installation of electrical equipment in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.Job Requirements:* You will assist with:* Assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, conduit, cable, equipment, components and devices associated with electrical equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.* Installing and mounting electronic controls, device, panels, sensors, and components.* Performing interlock wiring as required.* Testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices.* Inspecting installation sites and studying work orders, building plans, and installation manuals in order to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.* Diagnosing malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.* Reading contract drawings.* Trouble shooting EMS systems, smart breakers, and relays.Qualifications / Skills Sets / Expectations:* High School diploma or GED required 0-6 months of experience.* Reliable Transportation* Must successfully pass a background check and drug test* Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record.Desired Skills:* Vocational school or education training is a plus.Physical Abilities:* Lifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period of time.* Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.* Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.* Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls, and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.* Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.* May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.* Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.* Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.* Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).* See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).* Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.#DS