Electrician - Journeyman

DES Employment Group
Crystal Lake, IL

Join Our Team of Skilled Electricians!

We’re looking for Licensed Electricians to join a growing company with a strong pipeline of work. In the meantime, you'll be working on a variety of commercial and residential jobs, gaining valuable experience and contributing to high-quality installations across the area.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Install, bend, and secure EMT conduit
  • Pull wire for electrical systems and equipment
  • Install and wire lighting fixtures, switches, and electrical panels
  • Perform work based on blueprints, diagrams, and specifications
  • Troubleshoot and ensure code-compliant installations
  • Support team leads and work independently when needed

What We’re Looking For:

  • Valid State Electrical License (Journeyman or higher)
  • Strong experience bending conduit and pulling wire
  • Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams
  • Reliable transportation and your own basic tools
  • Solid understanding of safety protocols and electrical code
  • Positive attitude, team-oriented, and dependable

  • Experience:
  • Minimum of 5+ years of demonstrable experience as a Commercial Electrician
  • Strong portfolio of completed commercial projects
  • Preferred experience across diverse commercial building types (retail, office, medical, industrial, residential)

  • Technical Proficiency:
  • Advanced aptitude for electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Ability to identify and resolve complex electrical faults and system anomalies in commercial settings

  • Safety Expertise
  • Proven commitment to safety protocols
  • Experience working with higher voltage systems and energized commercial equipment

  • Conduit Work:
  • High proficiency in bending, threading, and installing EMT, PVC, and other types of conduit
  • Skilled in advanced conduit bending techniques

  • Licensing:
  • Valid Electrician License in Missouri

  • Transportation:
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Reliable personal transportation

  • Tools (Required):
  • Cordless drill with paddle bits, hole saws
  • Screwdrivers, wrenches, sockets, levels
  • Multi-meter for commercial voltage and diagnostics
  • Wire strippers, lineman's pliers, needle-nose and diagonal cutters
  • Conduit benders (EMT, PVC) (Preferred)
  • Fish tape and advanced pulling tools
  • Voltage tester and other common commercial electrical tools

ADDITIONAL TASKS:

* Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

* Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.

* Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.

* Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.

* Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.

* Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.

* Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.

* Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.

* Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.

* Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.

* Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.

* Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.

Posted 2025-09-26

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