Electricians install, alter, repair and maintain electrical systems designed to provide heat, light, power, control, signal or fire alarms for all types of buildings, structures and premises.
In general, but not limited to, electricians:
read and interpret electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings, specifications, and applicable codes to determine wiring layouts,
cut, thread, bend, assemble and install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings,
pull wire through conduits and holes in walls and floors,
position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches, relays, circuit breaker panels and fuse enclosures,
install, replace, maintain and repair electrical systems and related electrical equipment,
install data cabling,
splice, join and connect wire to form circuits,
test circuits to ensure integrity and safety,
install and maintain fibre optic systems and,
install, replace, maintain and repair electrical generation sources and related equipment, and
may specialize in renewable energy (eg. wind/solar).