Electrical Apprentice

Electrical Apprentice

Lighting Maintenance Inc. (LMI)

Job Description

Lighting Maintenance Inc. (LMI) is seeking motivated, dependable Electrical Apprentices to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build a long-term career in the electrical industry while gaining hands-on experience working alongside skilled electricians.

Our apprentices assist with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial electrical and lighting systems, including parking lot lighting, roadway lighting, sports lighting, and other electrical infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, takes safety seriously, and enjoys working outdoors as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist journeyman electricians and foremen with the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and lighting systems.
• Assist with installing conduit, wiring, electrical panels, fixtures, poles, and other electrical equipment.
• Support troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems under the supervision of qualified electricians.
• Work safely from ladders, aerial lifts, bucket trucks, and other elevated work platforms as trained and authorized.
• Assist with trenching, underground conduit installation, and pulling electrical wire and cable.
• Learn to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, drawings, and job specifications.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and electrical equipment.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and organizing materials, tools, and equipment.
• Follow company safety procedures, including proper PPE, hazard communication, and lockout/tagout requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite.
• Participate in safety meetings, training, and apprenticeship coursework.
• Work cooperatively with crew members to complete projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat and cold.
• Comfortable working at heights and around electrical equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions, work as part of a team, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and a strong commitment to safety.
• Ability to work a standard 40-hour workweek, with overtime, night shifts, or weekends as required.
• Willingness to travel to different job locations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous electrical or construction experience.
• Active enrollment in a state-recognized electrical apprenticeship program.
• Experience working with bucket trucks or aerial lifts.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Basic understanding of electrical tools, materials, and safety practices.
• Familiarity with electrical drawings, blueprints, or schematics.
• Experience operating construction equipment such as trenchers, forklifts, or other jobsite machinery.

Prior field experience is preferred but not required. We are willing to train individuals who demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to learning.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to lift and carry up to 51 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to climb ladders and work safely from elevated platforms.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout the workday.
• Ability to distinguish conductor identification markings and colors as required for safe electrical work.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to safely use two-handed tools, including cable cutters, hammer drills, and other construction equipment.
• Ability to perform overhead work and remain on your feet for extended periods.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Benefits Package

LMI offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Why Join Lighting Maintenance Inc.?

At LMI, we believe in developing the next generation of skilled electricians. Our apprentices gain valuable hands-on experience working with experienced professionals on a wide variety of electrical and lighting projects.

We value employees who show up ready to work, take pride in what they do, support their teammates, and want to continue learning and growing in their careers.

If you're looking for more than just a job and want to build a career in the electrical trade, we encourage you to apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lighting Maintenance Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Since 1991, our family-owned electrical and lighting contracting company has served government, commercial and industrial customers with a can-do attitude backed by our tradition of superior service. Today we’re an acknowledged industry leader, but our biggest strength – most valuable asset – is the people that comprise the LMI team.

We’re proud to provide you not just a job, but a career and a rewarding professional opportunity to refine your skills and add new ones. You’ll be helping us maintain our leadership in the lighting industry. Our pledge is a workplace that is open, cooperative, respectful and dynamic, designed to bring out your best, and LMI’s best.

The LMI Open Door Policy, empowers our employees to take problems to the next management level, and resolve them with your immediate supervisor. We also invite suggestions for ways we can improve productivity, efficiency and safety. At LMI the safety and well-being of employees, customers and the public are our top priorities.