Electrical Apprentice

Feyen Zylstra is a team of hardworking doers and thinkers proud to use our brains and brawn to solve the complex problems associated with the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical and low voltage systems. We tend to work in industries like healthcare, industrial manufacturing, commercial, and data centers where our customer benefit most from our technical expertise and the experience we provide them.

We exist to have a positive impact on the lives of people. This starts with our FZers and a commitment to providing safe and energizing work environments, opportunities to learn and grow, and great pay and benefits. It then moves to our customers and a passion for helping them solve their most challenging problems. When we are successful in meeting the needs of our employees and our customers, we have the opportunity to have a positive impact well beyond ourselves in each of the communities where we live and work.

FZ is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan and is focused on serving customers throughout Michigan, Tennessee, and the Carolinas.

FZ is looking for an Electrical Apprentice for the Traverse City office. This role is responsible for electrical installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance within commercial and industrial settings. Motivated and responsible, this role is dedicated to learning on the job as a team player.

What We’re Looking for:

• A Relationship Builder. Whether it’s with a customer, supplier, vendor, or coworker, you value the importance of relationships. You collaborate with others to resolve conflict. You treat others with respect. You appreciate differences. You communicate effectively.

• A Safe Worker.Safety is more than just a requirement for you - it’s a non-negotiable. You understand the importance of safety and are committed to doing everything in your power to keep yourself and those around you safe. You are diligent in flagging and communicating potential risks and unsafe conditions.

• A Learner.You are dedicated to learning. You ask questions. You see challenging situations as an opportunity to learn and grow. You are accurate, thorough, credible, and organized. You are open to feedback.
• A Problem Solver. When problems arise, things get off track, or an emergency presents itself, you roll up your sleeves to collaborate and get the job done.

Key Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Any appropriate combination of education and experience as determined by management.
• Knowledge of building construction methods, NEC electrical code, permit requirements, and safety procedures.
• Ability to travel regionally to project sites as needed.

We offer generous benefits, competitive compensation, paid time off, training and development, the opportunity for growth, a safe work environment, and the chance to work with a winning team in a great company culture. Candidates are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen. FZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other protected classes.