What DO ELECTRICIANS DO?

Electricians design, install, & repair electrical

power systems, including communications,

lighting, & control networks in homes,

businesses, factories, & public spaces &

thoroughfares, in addition to ensuring

that electrical work is up to code.

Electrician Duties &

An Electricians' duties are diverse &

depend on the company that

you are employed with!

The role of an electrician is specialized,

but responsibilities that seem the most

common include:

Diagnosing electrical problems/errors
using diagrams or blueprints.
Installing & repairing electrical systems.
Inspecting, troubleshooting, and conduct tests.
Pinpoint problems using a range of testing devices.
Safely use various hand and power tools.
Plan the layout and installation of electrical wiring,
equipment, and fixtures.
Comply with all safety standards and regulations
of the National Electrical Code.
Supervise and train others in the installation
repair of electrical components.

Electricians get electrical power from its source to end

-users, install it safely, and perform testing, maintenance,

and repairs to keep it functioning properly. In the course

of doing this work, they may also need to administer first ai

d or CPR, provide professional advice to customers, order

parts, demonstrate knowledge of renewable or green energy

components and systems, work productively with coworkers

and the public, and remove trees, branches, and brush that

interfere with power lines and electrical utility rights of way.

Electricians who work for the government tend to be the most

highly compensated, followed by manufacturing, contracting,

and employment services, but compensation across all sectors is:

This job doesn't require a college education, but it does require

extensive training as well as licensing.

Apprentice electricians must be at least 18 years old.