# Electrician and Plumber - Trainee and Assistant (Oakland/San Jose)

> Essel · Hayward, United States · Full-time · Posted 2023-09-08

**Salary:** USD 60,000–75,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

Electrician and Plumber - Trainee and Assistant

Start the next phase of your construction career with Essel today!

We are looking to add hard-working and reliable Electricians and Plumbers to our team.

You will participate in a variety of construction projects throughout the Bay Area, from Oakland to San Jose

\*\*Many of our best performers earn opportunities to work on bigger projects with more pay!\*\*

-   Ideal opportunity for a mid-level Trainee or Apprentice looking to gain additional experience working as part of a team

**Plumber Tech:**

Duties/Responsibilities

-   Perform plumbing duties in connection with a wide variety of building alterations, maintenance and repair projects.
-   Install, alter, replace, and repair plumbing projects as required such as water, sewage, and drainage systems.
-   Cut, bend, assemble, and install various pipes, fittings, and fixtures for water, sanitary, drainage, heating, gas, and other plumbing systems which involve the performance of hand, bench, and maintenance plumbing tasks.
-   Install, alter, repair, or replace all plumbing fixtures.
-   Thread, ream, assemble, caulk, solder, and weld various pipes and component parts.
-   Install, alter, and repair valves, fittings, and other plumbing parts and equipment, including such items as hot water boilers, sterilizers, steam tables, sinks, thermal control apparatus, sprinkler heads, hydrants, and service pipes.
-   Repair and install new water/drainage lines and waste/sewage pipes.
-   Check plumbing fixtures for leaks and other defects, opening and cleaning clogged drains, pipes, and traps.
-   Advise on selecting, ordering, and storing plumbing supplies and equipment.

**Electrical Tech:**

Duties/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.
-   Trouble shutting for diagnose repairs.
-   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.
-   Performs other related duties as assigned.
-   Verify compliance and functionality of installations
-   Maintain workflow schedule to ensure productivity objectives are met
-   Coordinate with other trades on site
-   Responsible for keeping and maintaining a clean workspace
-   Ensure that safety is paramount on all job sites Required Skills/Abilities:
-   Ability to read blueprints.
-   Extensive knowledge of electrical systems and wiring.
-   Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
-   Proficient in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment.
-   Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

## Requirements

Reliable form of transportations

## Apply

[Apply at Essel](https://apply.workable.com/esselenvironmental/j/887265A239/apply)

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