http://www.bubbajobs.com/articles/Electrician-Jobs_Summary.html Electricians install and maintain electrical systems and also repair electrical appliances. Some electricians work in construction. They are responsible for installing, testing and maintaining electrical systems during the second stage of the construction. In those cases, they are employed by contractors. Maintenance electricians are self-employed; they repair and maintain the electrical systems of hospitals or other large buildings. en-us