Career Opportunities for Commercial Electricians

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“I appreciate the relaxed, easy going, and drama free environment that Lyons offers”
“Leadership really believes that happy people are what makes Lyon’s successful”
“We are looking for people with work ethic and personality… then train a skillset and a trade”*
“We believe in people first, profits second – not just with our clients, but with our team, too.”
“I appreciate that I’m allowed to be creative in my work, with space to thrive and help when I need it”*

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Career Opportunities In Commercial Electric

So you’re looking at a career as a commercial electrician, or better yet, you’re looking at a career as a commercial electrician with us – that’s great! In order to ensure the best education for you and the best service for our customers, we require all new employees to be qualified applicants for the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin Apprenticeship program. If you are not yet qualified, jump to the section below or visit ABC of Wisconsin to learn more.

If you are a qualified applicant for the ABC Apprenticeship Program, ready to start your apprenticeship, and have displayed your strong work ethic and unique personality through your resume, please review our openings and submit an application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Apprentice

This is the first step in becoming a fully licensed electrician with Lyons Electric! In this role, you will assist electricians with everything from handling tools, reading blueprints, troubleshooting, identifying defects, testing and repairing equipment, fix wiring, and more. As you grow in the apprenticeship position, you will be given more jobs that will allow you to work independently.

Qualifications:

18+ years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Driver’s license
Ability to work full-time if necessary
Problem-solving skills – find the root cause of an issue
Critical thinking – find reasonable solutions
Mechanical and mathematical skills – read schemas, blueprints, and other measuring tools; use tools and devices to service parts
Customer service and teamwork – able to work with a variety of customers and co-workers in a friendly, positive manner

You must be a “Qualified Applicant” through the ABC Apprenticeship program. If you have already completed the ABC application, submit your resume to us using the form to the right. If not, we recommend you start there. Continue reading this page for more information.

Journeyman Electrician

You will be responsible for completing work orders that require you to: install and run wiring, maintain and repair all electrical systems and equipment, inspect and troubleshoot all components of an electrical system, thorough testing of all systems, and use blueprints and diagrams to complete assigned projects. Must continue to meet all national certification requirements.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent
5+ years in the electrical trade
Capable of lifting and carrying 50lbs
Demonstrate knowledge and skills for electrical installation
Troubleshooting skills to repair any part of an electrical system
Mechanical and mathematical skills – read schemas, blueprints, and other measuring tools; use tools and devices to service parts
Customer service and teamwork – able to work with a variety of customers and co-workers in a friendly, positive manner

Project Manager

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing electrical projects, managing all aspects of the project and delegating responsibilities to ensure the project follows all industry regulations and stays on task, on time, and on budget. Strong communication skills are a must, as you will need to interact in high technical detail with engineers and programmers, but also explain the project in laymen’s terms to our clients. It is your responsibility to gather correct information upfront to plan the project and avoid future issues.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
Previous management skills required, electrical trade is preferred
Strong verbal communication when working with electricians, programmers, and clients
Strong written communication for process documentation
Detail oriented for planning and budgeting purposes
Multi-tasking and prioritization skills – will be working with multiple projects
Leadership skills – will oversee projects and need to provide constructive feedback
Understanding contracts, process documentation, design drawings, etc.
Knowledge of various software packages is a plus

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Choose a Trade & Get Hired by Lyons

ABC Apprenticeship Program

Entering the ABC Apprentice program is the first step to a long career with Lyons Electric! An apprenticeship allows you to start learning a trade right out of high school without any prior experience and will turn into a career once you complete the program. Programs take three to five years to complete, during which you will be doing on-the-job and in-class training sessions to learn everything you need to be successful. The overall idea is that you’re gaining hands-on experience rather than just classroom knowledge, and like with any job, getting paid throughout the process!

After completing the application and any testing required for specific trades, you are considered a “Qualified Applicant” and will be required to secure employment. That’s where we’d love to help! Send in your resume and we will be in touch.

All you need to get started is a driver’s license and a high school diploma or equivalent! So what are you waiting for?

GET YOUR APPRENTICESHIP STARTED

Choosing the Right Career

Why Be an Electrician

Here at Lyons Electric, we firmly believe that choosing to be a tradesperson is one of the best decisions a person can make. If you are hard working, have a strong focus, are good at spatial relations, and want the following, this might be the career for you!

Get paid to learn through on-site training and in-classroom sessions, rather than paying to learn from professors and finding a job later
Work with your hands and see your projects come to life in all stages from brainstorming to the finished masterpiece
Climb the career ladder with never-ending opportunities to learn new things and advance your position in the company
Experience job security by working in a field with a growing job outlook and increasing value – jobs are available when you need them
Start your career with years under your belt because you’ve been working in the field as an apprentice through your education

Great Career Opportunity in the Trades

We Believe in people first

It’s important to us that our employees get to know each other outside of the work environment. Whether it be attending Slamfest or another event, we encourage our employees to become friends, because enjoying who you work with leads to a more meaningful career.

Casual Work Environment

Happy people make companies successful. That’s why we keep our workplace fun, friendly, laid back, open for office basketball games, and ready with the occasional beer. There’s no better way to celebrate a new project than with friends, and there’s no better way solve tough problems than with an office basketball win.

Pickup this. Daycare that. We believe family comes first. Period. Our employees work different hours, ensuring they can be with their family when they need to be. In most cases, schedules can be made around family life, not the other way around. We encourage your family to get to know our work family with events throughout the year for everyone to enjoy!

Insurance Options

Health, vision, dental, life, short & long term disability… you name it, we insure our employees for it, and have plans you can actually USE. The health and wellbeing of our employees and their family is essential to our success as a company - we want all employees to bring the best version of themselves to work everyday so we can pass on only the best work to our customers.

401k with Company Matching

When you choose to work for Lyons Electric, you are choosing to invest your time into our company. You are choosing to represent the mission and values we encompass. So to thank you, we choose to match a portion of your investment into your retirement so you can continue doing the things you love each day.

You recently graduated, transferred from a different career path, or were convinced to join the Lyons team. Every new hire gets a clothing and tool allowance. Proper tools allow us to complete jobs efficiently, and our Lyons gear represents the relationships we’ve built with our customers… it’s important to us that you are prepared with both.

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Everyone deserves time off. Whether you are spending the holidays with family and friends, taking that vacation you’ve been talking about, or having a stay-cation to get projects done around the house… Rest. Refresh. Get back to work at 200%. We love sharing vacation stories and we love fresh, well-rested brains with creative new ideas even more!

Performance Bonuses

Like the story goes, hard work always pays off. We want to treat people who are giving their jobs everything they have and going the extra mile to complete a request from one of our customers. While you’re with Lyons Electric, your hard work will never go unnoticed. We promise.