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...

Special Mechanic - Electrician/Welder

  • Newark, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 14 days ago

Main Functions: Conducts a variety of testing, repair, installation and maintenance tasks on equipment including engines, brake systems, suspension, steering, electronics, electrical systems, HVAC,...

Mechanic B - Electrician

  • Red Bank, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • Red Bank, NJ
  • 14 days ago

Ability to read and interpret technical documents, wiring diagrams, schematics, construction drawings, etc. Experience with troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems....

Electrician - Competitive Wages

  • Camden, NJ
  • 18 days ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 18 days ago

What You'll Be Doing Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment. Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues efficiently....

Electrician - Comprehensive Benefits

  • Camden, NJ
  • 27 days ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 27 days ago

What You'll Be Doing Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment. Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues efficiently....

005700-Electrician

  • Camden, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

What You'll Be Doing Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment. Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues efficiently....

Electrician- New Jersey/ Philadelphia Area

  • Voorhees, NJ
  • 13 hours ago
  • Voorhees, NJ
  • 13 hours ago

ELECTRICIAN NJ/ PHILADELPHIA AREA: Under the direction of the Regional Maintenance Manager complete repairs, installations, upgrades and Preventive Maintenance on Building and Equipment Electrical Systems...

Maintenance Electrician

  • Dover, NJ
  • 14 hours ago
  • Dover, NJ
  • 14 hours ago

Repair and install electrical systems and equipment such as motors, transformers, wiring, alarm systems, automatic control systems, etc., and rebuild motors including bearings and armatures....

Industrial Electrician 2nd and 3rd Shift

  • Somerset, NJ
  • 15 hours ago
  • Somerset, NJ
  • 15 hours ago

systems so that the production of quality goods is uninterrupted or with minimal down time + Interacts with plant management, shift supervisors, production supervisors, sanitation and warehouse supervisors...

Senior Estimator (Electrical Contractor)

  • Edison, NJ
  • 15 hours ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 15 hours ago

With over 50 years of expertise in data center infrastructure, healthcare, substation, financial infrastructure, structured cabling and electrical system design-build, installations and maintenance....

Industrial Electrician

  • Swedesboro, NJ
  • 17 hours ago
  • Swedesboro, NJ
  • 17 hours ago

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Associate Degree in Electronics or Mechanical or equivalent training or work experience Five years experience in industrial electrical role, preferably in the food production...

Electrician Instructor

  • Union, NJ
  • 17 hours ago
  • Union, NJ
  • 17 hours ago

students gain valuable skills. + Facilitate and Deliver Curriculum: Effectively teach the Lincoln Tech accredited course curriculum, ensuring a thorough understanding of electrical systems. + Teach...

Maintenance Electrician

  • Fair Lawn, NJ
  • 18 hours ago
  • Fair Lawn, NJ
  • 18 hours ago

. + Inspects electrical systems to determine whether repairs are needed. + Replaces conduit and wiring as needed. + Replaces circuit breakers as needed. + Performs other related duties as assigned....

Electrician 5 Years Minimum Experience

  • Fair Lawn, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Fair Lawn, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Established electrical contractor in Fair Lawn looking for qualified electrician with a minimum of 5 years experience....

Journeyman Electrician

  • Island Heights, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Island Heights, NJ
  • 1 day ago

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY: Journeyman Electrician Responsible for the installation of electrical systems in the commercial and industrial construction markets at job sites and project locations....

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
33.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
Associate's Degree
17.9%
Bachelor's Degree
13.1%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
1.2%
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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