How to hire an apprentice to journeyman

How to hire an apprentice to journeyman, step by step

Here's a step-by-step apprentice to journeyman hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an apprentice to journeyman job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new apprentice to journeyman
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the apprentice to journeyman you need to hire. Certain apprentice to journeyman roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an apprentice to journeyman to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an apprentice to journeyman that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of apprentices to journeyman.

   Type of Apprentice To Journeyman	Description	Hourly rate
   Apprentice To Journeyman	Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories.	$24-56
   Electrical Foreman	An electrical foreman is a professional who is responsible for supervising power linesmen and electricians in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical power lines or electrical systems. Electrical foremen conduct periodic inspections at a construction site to ensure that materials and supplies are available... Show more	$17-34
   Electrician Helper	An electrician helper is responsible for performing electrical maintenance duties under the supervision of a senior electrician. Electrician helpers conduct electrical and system installations, following protocols for the safeness of the process and components... Show more	$13-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Apprenticeship Program
   • HVAC
   • Electrical Systems
   • Mechanical Systems
   • Shovels
   • Maintenance Procedures
   • Electrical Installation
   • Industrial Maintenance
   • AC
   • PVC
   • Construction Projects
   • Test Equipment
   • Caulking
   • EMT

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   Responsibilities:

   • Assist in the installation of emt, rigid and flexible conduit systems and the required wiring.
   • Install PVC and cast iron waste lines, copper and plastic water lines, and plumbing fixtures.
   • Review specifications and check installation quality of all journeymen and apprentices to comply with NEC and job specifications.
   • Work closely with tradesmen that consist of plumbers, pipe fitters, sprinkler fitters, and HVAC service technicians.
   • Work with all hand tools and power tools necessary to installcast iron pipe, copper tubing, and PVC.
   • Assist HVAC journeyman in installation and removal of residential heating and air conditioning systems in accordance with local refrigeration code requirements.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your apprentice to journeyman job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An apprentice to journeyman salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, apprentices to journeyman' average salary in oklahoma is 44% less than in vermont.
   • Seniority. Entry-level apprentices to journeyman earn 56% less than senior-level apprentices to journeyman.
   • Certifications. An apprentice to journeyman with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an apprentice to journeyman's salary.

   Average apprentice to journeyman salary

   $77,664yearly

   $37.34 hourly rate

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   Entry-level apprentice to journeyman salary

   $51,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

4. Writing an apprentice to journeyman job description

   A good apprentice to journeyman job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an apprentice to journeyman job description:

   Apprentice to journeyman job description example

   • Ability and willingness to travel independently to any regional job site
   • Ability and willingness to join collective bargaining unit
   • Must be able to move materials and equipment weighing up to 50+ pounds
   • Repetitive use of hands for simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation required
   • Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, ladder and stair climbing, twisting are a must to perform the basic functions of the job
   • Must have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions
   • Must be able to follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment
   • Must be willing to take and pass a drugscreen and background check
   • Must be able to meet or exceed daily quotas
   • Must have the ability to work long hours
   • Must meet or exceed our quality standards
   • Maintain a clean jobsite, pick up all tools and equipment and secure jobsite each day
   • Regular and reliable attendance
   • Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule

   Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

   
   

   Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test, or have an active CCS (or equivalent) status. This position does not include sponsorship for US Work Authorization.

   
   

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5. Post your job

   To find apprentices to journeyman for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any apprentices to journeyman they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level apprentices to journeyman with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your apprentice to journeyman job on Zippia to find and attract quality apprentice to journeyman candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit apprentices to journeyman, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new apprentice to journeyman

   Once you've selected the best apprentice to journeyman candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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