Electrician Jobs in New Jersey

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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Principal Duties/Responsibilities: ยท Performs expert level break-fix & preventive maintenance, and/or design of mechanical, and electrical equipment improvements as well as complex systems as the...

Electrician and Electrician Helper

  • Elmwood Park, NJ
  • 5 hours ago
  • Elmwood Park, NJ
  • 5 hours ago

Great opportunity to learn the trade working alongside an experienced electrician. Minimum requirements include: Valid NJ Driver's License Reliable transportation Required hand tools...

Electrician / Electrical Worker / Electricista / Trabajador electrico

  • Old Bridge, NJ
  • 5 hours ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ
  • 5 hours ago

Looking for someone with experience installing lights. Central New Jersey. Experience necessary. Full time and part time available. Car and valid driver's license required. Se busca persona con...

Electrician

  • Montclair, NJ
  • 14 hours ago
  • Montclair, NJ
  • 14 hours ago

Inspects and troubleshoots electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, motors, generators, pumps, power circuits, and controllers of machines and elevators, ascertains the nature of needed repairs and/...

Electrician - Full Time

  • Hillsdale, NJ
  • 19 hours ago
  • Hillsdale, NJ
  • 19 hours ago

Generator installations, wiring of heating and air conditioning equipment, lighting controls, pool control systems, etc. Basic hand tools and small cordless tools are required....

Experienced Electrician

  • Branchburg, NJ
  • 19 hours ago
  • Branchburg, NJ
  • 19 hours ago

We are a respected, family-owned electrical contracting company that is ready to welcome a skilled electrician....

Electricians

  • NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • NJ
  • 1 day ago

Centrim Electric Inc. is currently seeking Electricians, Mechanics, Jr. Mechanics, and Helpers....

Electrician

  • Matawan, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Matawan, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Centrim Electric is currently seeking experienced Electricians, Mechanics, Jr. Mechanics, and Helpers....

Industrial Electrician

  • Sayreville, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Sayreville, NJ
  • 1 day ago

systems/components and how they operate Maintains specified records of work performed, details of repairs, and material usage Performs necessary maintenance tasks including repair or replacement of...

Journeymen Electrician-Experienced

  • Delair, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Delair, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Non-Union commercial and industrial electrical contracting firm in business for over 30 years located in Southern New Jersey seeking Lead Working Mechanics. Qualifications and Responsibilities:...

Industrial Electrician

  • Paramus, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 2 days ago

50: EE $5.38, EE/Spouse $11.12, EE/Children $9.17, Family $14.91 - 50-59: EE $7.71, EE/Spouse $15.43, EE/Children $11.50, Family $19.22 - 60-64: EE $12.39, EE/Spouse $24.81, EE/Children $16.18,...

Industrial Electrician

  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 2 days ago

care about the physical and mental health of our people) Annual flexible reimbursement program Develop your talents by applying your expertise within our facility in Piscataway, as the Industrial Electrician...

Residential Electricians/ Helpers Needed

  • NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • NJ
  • 3 days ago

Residential Electricians/ Helpers Needed (Ocean City) compensation: TBD upon experience employment type: job title: Electrician/Helper Residential electricians and helpers needed....

Electrician

  • Englewood, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Englewood, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Experience in conduit and cable pulling. Knowledge of commercial electrical systems and high-rise building projects. 2 to 10 years of experience as an Electrical Helper/Mechanic....

Electrician - Full Time Day, Ridgewood Campus

  • Paramus, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 3 days ago

SPECIAL SKILLS: Possess (or qualifies and obtains within 1 year of employment) the State of New Jersey Qualified journeyman Electrician Certification....

Demographic Data for New Jersey

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Salary for Electrician Jobs in New Jersey

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 New Jersey offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
Associate's Degree
17.9%
Bachelor's Degree
13.1%
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 New Jersey
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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