Job Title: Electrical Mechanic & Junior Mechanic
This role leads electrical installations on high-end retail and large commercial projects, ensuring safe, code-compliant, and high-quality work. You oversee conduit and wiring installations, fire alarm systems, lighting and dimming controls, and mechanical power connections while guiding and supporting field electricians. You apply strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, codes, and safety practices to deliver reliable installations on schedule.
Responsibilities
Bend, thread, and install EMT, aluminum, and galvanized conduit from 1/2" through 4" using manual and hydraulic benders, ensuring clean, accurate, and code-compliant runs.
Operate pulling machines, threading tools, hydraulic benders, and related equipment safely and efficiently for conduit and wire installations.
Read and interpret electrical drawings, reflected ceiling plans (RCPs), elevations, dimensions, and other construction documents to plan and execute installations accurately.
Install, wire, and terminate fire alarm systems in accordance with fire alarm schematics and applicable NYC fire alarm codes, including devices, wiring, and terminations.
Perform data cabling work including Cat6 and RJ45 terminations, ensuring proper labeling, routing, and testing as required.
Install and wire receptacles, lighting fixtures, switching devices, and associated controls, including understanding and implementing dimming systems.
Install, program, and troubleshoot lighting dimming systems and related control components to ensure proper operation and integration.
Install and connect condensing units, air handlers, condensate pumps, and related mechanical equipment, including associated disconnects and control wiring.
Install and wire disconnect switches, end-of-line boxes, cabinets, transformers, meter banks, trough, and wiremold in accordance with drawings and codes.
Lay out, install, and troubleshoot 3-way and 4-way switching circuits, identifying and correcting electrical faults, shorts, and poor connections.
Manage and work within electrical panels, including live parts, while strictly adhering to electrical safety practices and NFPA 70E guidelines.
Perform load calculations and apply knowledge of conductor sizing, including AWG to MCM, to ensure properly sized feeders and branch circuits.
Guide and support electricians in basic electrical tasks such as wire pulling, box mounting, splicing, and receptacle installation, ensuring consistent quality.
Ensure all work complies with NYC and National Electrical Code requirements and project specifications.
Provide clear direction to team members, delegate tasks, and verify that work is completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
Troubleshoot and resolve field issues related to power distribution, lighting, controls, and mechanical power connections.
Follow and enforce all safety procedures on site, including use of personal protective equipment and adherence to OSHA and company safety standards.
Communicate effectively with project teams and general contractors to coordinate work in high-profile commercial environments.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in bending, threading, and installing EMT, aluminum, and galvanized conduit from 1/2" through 4".
Full operational skills with pulling machines, threading tools, and hydraulic benders.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, RCPs, elevations, and dimensional plans.
Experience installing and wiring fire alarm systems, including interpreting fire alarm schematics and applying NYC fire alarm codes.
Skill in installing and terminating data cabling, including Cat6 and RJ45 terminations.
Strong ability to wire and install receptacles, lighting, switching devices, and dimming systems.
Experience installing and troubleshooting dimming systems and lighting controls.
Knowledge of installing and wiring condensing units, air handlers, and condensate pumps.
Experience installing disconnect switches, end-of-line boxes, cabinets, transformers, meter banks, trough, and wiremold.
Proficiency with 3-way and 4-way switching circuits and troubleshooting electrical faults, shorts, and poor connections.
Full knowledge of electrical panels, live parts, and live work practices, with a strong focus on electrical safety.
NFPA 70E training and application of electrical safety procedures.
Good working knowledge of NYC and National Electrical Code requirements.
Ability to perform load calculations and familiarity with conductor sizing from AWG to MCM.
Solid understanding of basic electrical concepts, wire pulling, box mounting, and splicing.
Ability to work safely and follow instructions from supervisory personnel without issue.
OSHA 30 certification.
SST (Site Safety Training) certification.
Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience wiring office fit-out spaces and commercial interiors.
Knowledge of conduit bending formulas and their practical application in the field.
Basic and advanced knowledge of hydraulic benders and their safe operation.
Familiarity with AWG sizing to at least #6 conductors, with broader knowledge up to MCM considered an asset.
Basic knowledge of condensing units, air handlers, and condensate pumps, with the ability to expand into more complex mechanical power connections.
Basic knowledge of electrical panels, live parts, and electrical safety, with a desire to maintain and enhance safety competencies.
Ability to troubleshoot a wide range of electrical issues in high-end retail and large commercial environments.
Comfort working under the direction of field leadership while also providing guidance to less experienced electricians.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carteret, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $37.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Carteret,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.
About Aerotek
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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