Electrician Jobs in Maine

An Electrician in the maintenance and installation industry is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment. Their duties include reading and interpreting technical blueprints, diagnosing electrical faults, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and repairing or replacing faulty wiring or equipment. They may work in homes, businesses, factories, or construction sites. Electricians are also responsible for testing electrical systems to ensure they are functioning safely and effectively. They may also inspect electrical systems and equipment for any damage, faults, or parts that need repair or replacement.

Important skills for an Electrician include problem-solving, physical stamina, manual dexterity, and the ability to read and follow technical plans. They must also have good knowledge and understanding of electrical safety regulations. Electricians should hold an Electrician's license, and many also have certifications in areas such as electrical code, safety practices, and first aid. Before becoming an Electrician, a person may work as an electrical apprentice, a journeyman electrician, or an electrical technician.

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Electrician

  • Cumberland County, ME
  • Portland, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 30+ days ago

Electricians are expected to be "on-call" for after hours and have a flexible work schedule - on call rotation. Pay commensurate with qualifications and experience....

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Industrial Electrician, Nights

  • Sazerac Company
  • Lewiston, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lewiston, ME
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description/Responsibilities As an Electrician, you'll work directly with plant machinery, electrical systems, and automation to keep operations running efficiently and safely....

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Ski Lift Electrician

  • Boyne Resorts
  • Newry, ME
  • 45+ days ago
  • Newry, ME
  • 45+ days ago

Ski Lift Electricians perform preventative and curative maintenance on all ski lifts at the resort....

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Careers - Licensed Electrician JNY

  • ActioNet, Inc.
  • Bangor, ME
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 60+ days ago

Requirements: Degree: High School diploma; preferred associate degree in Electrical Systems Technology Experience: 5 years Specific Skills: Experience working DoD network infrastructure projects for...

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Demographic Data for Maine

Moving to Maine? Find some basic demographic data about Maine below.


Local
National
1,362,217
42,064

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Salary for Electrician Jobs in Maine

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMaintenanceAndInstallation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrician positions.



Highest Education Level

Electricians in Maine offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.3%
Associate's Degree
17.9%
Bachelor's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
1.3%
Some High School
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Electricians in Maine
4-6 years
61.1%
2-4 years
14.1%
8-10 years
10.1%
None
9.9%
6-8 years
4.0%
1-2 years
0.6%
Less than 1 year
0.2%


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