Inside Journeymen Wiremen install, connect, test, and maintain electrical systems for a variety of purposes, including climate control, security, and communications.  They also may install and maintain the electronic controls for machines in business and industry.

Inside Journeymen Wiremen work with blueprints when they install electrical systems in factories, office buildings, homes and other structures.  Blueprints indicate the locations of circuits, outlets, load centers, panel boards, and other equipment.  IJW's must follow the National Electrical Code and comply with State and local building codes when they install these systems.

Inside Journeymen Wiremen also may install low voltage wiring systems in addition to wiring a building's electrical system. Low voltage wiring involves voice, data, and video wiring systems, such as those for telephones, computers and related equipment, intercoms, and fire alarm and security systems.  IJW's also may install coaxial or fiber optic cable for computers and other telecommunications equipment and electronic controls for industrial equipment.

Inside Journeymen Wiremen's work is sometimes strenuous.  They bend conduit, stand for long periods, and frequently work on ladders and scaffolds.  Their working environment varies, depending on the type of job.  Some may work in dusty, dirty, hot or wet conditions, or in confined areas, ditches, or other uncomfortable places.  IJWs risk injury from electrical shock, falls, and cuts; to avoid injuries, they must follow strict safety procedures.  Some electricians may have to travel great distances to jobsites.

Most people learn the trade by completing an apprenticeship program lasting 5 years.  Apprenticeship gives trainees a thorough knowledge of all aspects of the trade and generally improves their ability to find a job.

The difference between a Union Inside Journeyman Wireman and a Non Union Electrician is three fold

  • Superior Training Program

  • Commitment to Safety

  • The benefits are paid for by the Contractor. They are part of the Binding Agreement, not just an empty promise.
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Safety is an integral part of our training and work practice.  We incorporate Safety Training into our Apprenticeship training program.  We also encourage maintaining safe working conditions after schooling by setting safety standards in 10 sections of our Working Agreement.