Justin McKown

7356 Sylvan Dr. Sanford, FL. 32771

Cell: (407) 276 - 3967

Justin_Mckown@hotmail.com

Seeking the Challenging Position of an Electrician

I am an Electrical Apprentice with more than four years experience in installing, maintaining, and repairing
electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, ensuring that work is in accordance with relevant codes.

Summary of Qualifications

· More than Four years experience.

· Able to isolate defects in wiring, switches, fixtures, and other electrical equipment.

· Strong ability to install and maintain lighting fixtures, circuit breakers, and transformers. .

· Thorough knowledge of electrical systems including planning additions and modifications on secondary
circuits.

· Can safely use hand and power tools applicable to trade.

· Able to read commercial electrical blueprints and apply NEC through the full range of commercial and
industrial maintenance and construction work.

· Experienced in installing and maintaining lighting fixtures, circuit breakers, and transformers.

· Can use appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment to repair, install, replace, and test electrical
circuits, equipment and appliances.

· Strong desire to study and comprehend new technology.

· Able to work safely from ladders, scaffolds, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other equipment or in tunnels
and crawl spaces.

· Able to prioritize the work, organize and coordinate the work with others.
 Professional Experience

United Electrical Contractors Inc. 12/2005 -

10/2009

(407) 886 - 3813

• Assemble, install, test, and maintained electrical wiring, equipment, appliances, and fixtures,
using hand tools and power tools.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to
locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need
for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and
pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job
specifications and local codes.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to
building and safety codes.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using
testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and
lifting heavy objects.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices,
power tools, and testing equipment.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment,
and fixtures.

Sentec Electric 08/2005 –

11/2005

Broward Co. FL.

• Traced out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.

• Measured, cut, and bent wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
 • Maintained tools, vehicles, and equipment and kept parts and supplies in order.
• Drilled holes and pulled or pushed wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.
• Performed semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and
repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
• Disassembled defective electrical equipment, replaced defective or worn parts, and reassembled
equipment, using hand tools.
• Transported tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, hand truck, or heavy,
motorized truck.
• Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tightened connections,
using hand tools.
• Stripped insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attached wires to terminals for
subsequent soldering. Thread conduit ends, connected couplings, and fabricated and secured
conduit support brackets, using hand tools.

Tri – City Electrical Contractors 02/2005 –

08/2005

430 West Dr
Altamonte Spgs, FL 32714-2539
(407) 788-3500

• Trimmed out branch circuits.

• Installed and maintained Water Heaters and A/C Condenser Units.
• Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tightened connections,
using hand tools.
• Performed semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and
repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment,
and fixtures.
Education

Currently enrolled in FEAT 2006-2009

Florida Metropolitan University (2004)

GED (2003)