Electrician's Laborer

ABM


Job Location:

Manassas, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 8 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Electricians Laborer is an entry-level field position supporting the installation termination and power-up of the Automated Material Handling System (AMHS) overhead track within an active or under-construction semiconductor cleanroom. This role works under the direct supervision of the Electrical General Foreman / SME and alongside experienced journeyman electricians learning the trade in one of the most disciplined and technically demanding environments in modern construction.
This is a hands-on learning role. The expectation is not that the electrician arrives with deep cleanroom or AMHS experience the expectation is that they arrive coachable safety-minded physically capable and willing to follow Muratec NEC and cleanroom protocols exactly as instructed. Skill is built on this project; attitude and discipline are required on day one.

Pay: $26.50 per hour.
The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary basedon applicants experience skills abilities geographic location and alignment with market data.

Benefit Information:
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABMs benefits visit ABM


Responsibilities

The Electricians Laborer will assist the foreman and journeymen with the day-to-day execution of the following scope:

  • Pulling dressing and labeling low-voltage controls communication and signal cabling (CAN bus Ethernet/Profinet fiber where applicable) between Muratec OHT/OHS track segments controllers and OCS interfaces.
  • Installing and supporting cleanroom-compatible cable tray conduit and stainless hardware overhead along the AMHS track corridor.
  • Material handling: staging wipe-down and transfer of approved cleanroom materials through the airlock to the work area.
  • Assisting with megger testing point-to-point continuity and basic pre-energization checks under direct supervision.
  • Maintaining a clean organized contamination-controlled work area at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Field Execution & Crew Support

  • Report to the Electrical General Foreman / SME and assigned journeyman daily; follow direction precisely and ask questions before guessing.
  • Participate in daily pre-task planning (PTP) meetings JSAs and stretch-and-flex; understand the days scope hazards and quality expectations before entering the cleanroom.
  • Perform low-voltage cable pulls terminations and dressing under journeyman supervision with focus on neatness labeling and adherence to Muratec installation standards.
  • Operate scissor lifts articulating booms and rolling scaffolds safely after certification AMHS track work is overhead work not floor work.
  • Maintain accurate timekeeping material usage and daily production reporting to the foreman.
  • Keep the work area clean organized and contamination-controlled throughout the shift; clean as you go not at the end of the day.

Cleanroom Protocol & Contamination Control

  • Follow gowning glove and tool-control protocols exactly as trained every shift every entry no shortcuts.
  • Wipe down all tools materials and consumables at the airlock per the sites contamination control plan (CCP) before bringing anything into the cleanroom.
  • Use only cleanroom-approved tools lubricants tape and consumables; if an item is not on the approved list ask the foreman before using it.
  • Understand that cutting drilling and cable pulling generate particles; coordinate with the foreman on containment vacuuming and sequencing of dirty work.
  • Treat every entry into the cleanroom as a discipline test the protocol does not relax because the work is routine.

Safety

  • Follow NFPA 70E OSHA and site-specific safety requirements without exception; wear required PPE at all times.
  • Comply with all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures; never bypass share or remove a lock that is not yours.
  • Maintain three-point contact on all ladders and lifts; tie off when required; inspect fall protection daily before use.
  • Practice slip/trip/fall awareness keep cords hoses and material out of walkways; report and clean up spills and debris immediately.
  • Stop work and notify the foreman whenever conditions feel unsafe there is never a penalty for stopping work and the crew will back the call.
  • Report all near-misses incidents and injuries to the foreman immediately no matter how minor.

Quality & Documentation

  • Install terminate and dress every cable to Muratec specifications and the approved drawings first time every time.
  • Support megger logs continuity checks and torque records as directed by the journeyman or foreman.
  • Flag damaged material suspect terminations or drawing conflicts to the foreman immediately never bury a quality issue or rework around it.

Learning & Development

  • Approach this project as an apprenticeship in cleanroom and AMHS work; ask questions take notes and learn the why behind each protocol.
  • Build proficiency with megger multimeter clamp meter and basic cable testing tools under journeyman supervision.
  • Demonstrate steady progression from supervised execution toward independent task ownership over the life of the project.


Qualifications

Experience

  • Minimum 02 years of electrical experience; recent trade school graduates registered electrical apprentices and entry-level helpers with strong work ethic and basic electrical fundamentals will be considered.
  • Basic familiarity with hand tools power tools and standard electrical materials (conduit wire terminations labeling).
  • No prior cleanroom or AMHS experience required but preferred if needed site-specific training will be provided.

Licensing & Certifications

  • OSHA 10 (Construction) current or willingness to complete on day one NEED TO HAVE PRIOR TO APPLYING TO JOB
  • Scissor lift aerial work platform (AWP) and basic fall protection certifications required or willingness to complete site training before working at heights.
  • LOTO Authorized Person training required or willingness to complete site training.
  • Cleanroom gowning certification site-specific certification will be completed on day one.

Technical Skills

  • Basic hand-tool and power-tool proficiency: hand benders drills drivers wire strippers crimpers torque tools.
  • Familiarity with megger multimeter and clamp meter at a beginner level; ability to learn proper use under journeyman supervision.
  • Basic cable pulling dressing and labeling skills; understanding of bend radius support spacing and basic cable management practices.

Personal Attributes

  • Coachable: takes direction asks questions and acts on feedback without ego.
  • Reliable: shows up on time every day in full PPE and ready to work.
  • Disciplined: follows cleanroom and safety protocols exactly even when no one is watching.
  • Detail-oriented: cares about clean labeling neat dressing and accurate work not just getting it done.
  • Team-first: supports the journeymen and foremen helps the crew and contributes to a safe productive shift.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience as a helper or apprentice on industrial data center semiconductor or pharmaceutical cleanroom construction projects.
  • Familiarity with low-voltage controls communication cabling (Ethernet fiber) or structured cabling work.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

  • Ability to wear full cleanroom garments (bunny suit hood booties double gloves safety glasses mask) for full shifts.
  • Comfortable working at heights from scissor lifts articulating booms and rolling scaffolds AMHS track work is overhead all day.


DescriptionThe Electricians Laborer is an entry-level field position supporting the installation termination and power-up of the Automated Material Handling System (AMHS) overhead track within an active or under-construction semiconductor cleanroom. This role works under the direct supervision of th...

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