Electrician, building maintenance

Building and related electricians install, maintain and repair electrical wiring systems and related equipment.

• installing, maintaining and repairing electrical wiring systems and related equipment in various buildings such as schools, hospitals, commercial establishments, dwellings and other facilities;
• reading drawings, diagrams and specifications for electrical installations;
• planning, laying out and installing electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures according to technical specifications and standards;
• testing electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment;
• selecting, cutting and connecting wires and cables;
• measuring and laying out installations;
• positioning and installing electrical panels;
• testing electrical installations.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Electrician, construction
• Electrician, building maintenance
• Electrician, stage and studio