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# IT Assistant (Contract-to-Hire) at Prime Electric

- **Company:** Prime Electric
- **Location:** Piscataway, NJ
- **Compensation:** $25–$30/hr
- **Employment:** contract
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-19
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/primee/729493ed-f475-430b-a1fe-86dded12b680

## Job description

Scholes Electric, a Prime Electric company, is a well-established contractor on the East Coast with more than 70 years of experience. Scholes expands PRIME’s ability to serve clients across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, and surrounding markets.  Since 1954, Scholes has earned a reputation for performing in complex and high-demand facilities. Operating from offices in Piscataway, New Jersey, and Norristown, Pennsylvania, including its affiliated Pennsylvania office through J.W. Carrigan, Scholes brings experience across a range of markets, including data centers, financial and high-tech interiors, healthcare, pharmaceutical, transportation infrastructure, preventative maintenance, and industrial facilities.

Position Summary: This role will support our IT team at Scholes Electric as a 9-month contract with the opportunity to convert to a permanent full-time position upon a positive review and company need. Under general supervision, the IT Assistant will perform a variety of computer- and network-related tasks in support of the organization’s information technology function.

## What You Will Do

- Provides technical assistance and support for incoming queries and issues related to computer systems, software and hardware, including installation and configuration
- Responds to questions/helpdesk tickets, whether in person, over the phone or via email
- Triage and assign helpdesk tickets to the team as they arrive
- Installs, modifies and repairs computer hardware and software
- Deploys and cleans-up computers, mobile devices, and computer peripherals
- Maintains current and accurate inventory of technology hardware, software and resources
- Complies with and enforces internal policies, processes, and procedures
- Complies with the PRIME Safety Program – learns and follows safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices
- Performs other duties as requested

## What You Will Need to be Successful

- Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school OR at least one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- A foundational understanding of how software and operating systems work
- Excellent listening, communication and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks within set deadlines
- Ability to think logically and analytically while maintaining a strong customer focus under stressful situations

## About Prime Electric

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Prime Electric is a full-spectrum electrical contracting services provider operating primarily on the US West Coast, with a focus on tech-centric regions like Seattle and Silicon Valley.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Truelink Capital; most recent Private Equity round in 2026)
- **Headquarters**: Bellevue, Washington, United States
- **Founded**: 1987
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Electrical construction / specialty contracting
- **Target customers**: B2B – general contractors, facility owners, technology companies, and government entities across commercial, industrial, and data center verticals.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "An obsession for continuous improvement that motivates all of our resources towards being better tomorrow than we are today." [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/prime-electric)

## Products & Services
- **Electrical Construction**: Full range of new-build and retrofit electrical systems for commercial and industrial projects.
- **Design-Build Services**: Integrated engineering and construction solutions to streamline project delivery.
- **Technology Integration**: Low-voltage systems, structured cabling, security, and building automation.
- **Outside Plant Services**: Underground and aerial electrical distribution for utilities and campuses.
- **Electrical Service & Maintenance**: Ongoing support, troubleshooting, and emergency repair for existing facilities.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated between $100M and $500M; headcount of 436 employees (+10.2% YoY) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/prime-electric)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Truelink Capital (acquiring entity), WestView Capital Partners (prior investor) [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/prime-1001)
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount growth of 10.2% year-over-year; active job postings up 83% year-over-year (33 open positions); establishment of East Coast operations under new President Oliver Whitehead [primee.com](https://www.primee.com/meet-the-team/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **95%+ repeat customer rate**, indicating strong client satisfaction and long-term relationships. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/prime-electric)
- **Diversified business model** covering electrical construction, design-build, technology, outside plant, and service – enabling fully integrated solutions.
- **Extensive job cost control and reporting systems** that allow proactive issue resolution and project success.
- **Deep experience in tech-centric markets** (Seattle and Silicon Valley) with a track record of serving demanding, high-growth clients.

## Strategic Focus
- **Continuous improvement culture** and investment in operational excellence.
- **Geographic expansion**: Establishment of East Coast operations under new President Oliver Whitehead signals a push beyond the West Coast. [primee.com](https://www.primee.com/meet-the-team/)
- **Talent acquisition**: Aggressive hiring (83% YoY growth in job postings) to support growth and new markets.

## Why Work Here
- **Awards & Recognition**: Named one of Washington’s Best Workplaces by Puget Sound Business Journal (2013–2019, 2022), WA 100 Best Companies by Seattle Business Magazine (2016–2017), and 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies (2016–2019). [primee.com](https://www.primee.com/careers/)
- **Benefits**: Health insurance, 401k with company contribution, disability insurance, education reimbursement, profit sharing, generous PTO, paid gym membership, holiday advance bonuses, annual discretionary performance bonus, employee longevity awards, and philanthropic support via the PRIME Foundation. [primee.com](https://www.primee.com/careers/)
- **Culture**: Emphasis on teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee well-being. "PRIME Breather" socials and annual company events foster community.
- **Work Location**: On-site roles primarily in Bellevue, WA and San Jose, CA; no explicit remote/hybrid policy mentioned for most positions. [jobs.lever.co/primee](https://jobs.lever.co/primee)
- **Engineering Culture**: Roles for Electrical Engineers, BIM Project Managers, and Project Engineers; the company uses AI tools in hiring to assist with resume review but final decisions are human. [jobs.lever.co/primee](https://jobs.lever.co/primee)

## Sources
1. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/prime-electric)
2. [primee.com](https://www.primee.com/careers/)
3. [primee.com](https://www.primee.com/meet-the-team/)
4. [jobs.lever.co/primee](https://jobs.lever.co/primee)
5. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/prime-1001)

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