What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Center Apprentice Electrician position at Kidwell, Inc?
Kidwell is seeking highly motivated individuals to fill the role of Mission Critical (Data Center) Apprentice Electrician that are open to traveling nationally for extended periods of time. This position is open to both experienced apprentices and those new to the trade.
For entry level apprentices, we have a formal training program designed to help teach apprentices the trade. For experienced apprentices we have a dedicated Development Coordinator to ensure your skills are being developed as you prepare for your Journeyman’s Exam.
These individuals must be team oriented and possess the qualities of positivity, honesty, and attention to detail. Candidates also need great organizational skills and must be quality communicators. We want everyone to have a first-rate experience when partnering with Kidwell, and Apprentice Electricians will directly represent Kidwell on job sites and in front of our customers and trade partners.
Kidwell Core Values
At Kidwell, our core values make us who we are and show in everything we do; Led by passion, we believe our everyday jobs contribute to something bigger than ourselves. We pride ourselves in our creativity, but also in the effective solutions we create that bring value to our customers. Our employees act like owners, who take initiatives to lead and are treated like family. We are relentless and see work ethic and accountability as the baseline in the pursuit of excellence.
What You’ll Do
- Assist Journeyman Electricians with installing and repairing electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment
- Earn competitive wages and overtime and must be able to work multiple Saturdays and possible Sundays.
- Preform daily responsibilities that include
- Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit
- Drill holes for wiring and pulls
- Electrical metering and troubleshooting
- Gather tools and supplies to be used at work site
- Install fixtures
- Create and maintain a safe work environment, meeting or exceeding OSHA regulations and project safety requirements
- Assist our cabling and special systems teams when needed to install, configure and troubleshoot low voltage electronic systems including: nurse call, CCTV, access control, sound systems and audio-visual systems.
- Opportunities to take on a variety of other tasks based on skill set and interests
Do You Have What it Takes?
- Candidates must possess a current State of Nebraska Electrical Apprentice License. If not currently licensed, candidates must apply before starting work.
- Associates degree in electrical technology (or similar field) preferred but not required
- Field experience as commercial electrical apprentice preferred but not required
- Experienced in Mission Critical (Data Center) work or commercial industrial electrical work preferred but not required
- Candidates must have good leadership and people skills Ability to pass physical exam, drug screening, and background check (One Source 2 or equivalent level).
- Must maintain a valid driver's license
- Work may be local (Lincoln/Omaha area) or nationwide to be determined working on mission critical facilities.
Kidwell offers competitive benefits including health insurance, dental & vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paternity/maternity leave, and paid vacation and sick leave- Along with several employee perks including company-sponsored social events, wellness program, training, and tuition reimbursement.