Nichols Contracting Inc. · 2 days ago
Electrician
Nichols Contracting, Inc. is a family-owned construction and contracting business headquartered in Columbia, MD. The Electrician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in various construction projects, ensuring adherence to safety standards and quality codes.
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
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
Troubleshoot motor and control systems
Perform routine maintenance on electrical wiring and systems
Adhere to all quality and safety codes
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and manuals
Extensive knowledge of electrical systems and wiring
Ability to use electrical equipment and hand tools
Proficient in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
High school diploma or equivalent required
Completion of a formal apprenticeship and valid electrician's license required
Previous 5-7 years of experience in electrical engineering or other related fields
Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring
Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding
Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
Ability to independently ascend and descend stairs
Ability to independently reach, twist and bend
Ability to independently remain stationary for extended periods of time
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds independently when required by work assignment
Benefits
401k
Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
PTO
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Holidays
Company
Nichols Contracting Inc.
Fred Nichols founded our organization in 1991 based on the simple promise – “to do what we say we are going to do, when we say we will do it.” Formed as a true, general construction firm, he saw a void in the construction industry for self-performing general contractors.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase