Commercial Service Electrician

Job Description

Commercial Service Electrician

Location: Richmond, VA

Job Type: Full-Time, Field Service

Pay: $30 to $40/hr (DOE)

Schedule: Nights and weekends as needed

About the Role

MCCs, switchgear, transformers, and heat tracing in commercial and critical facilities across Central Virginia. This Richmond service role pays $30 to $40/hr for electricians who can troubleshoot it, wire it, and own their service calls.

You'll handle service calls, equipment replacements, retrofits, and special projects for an established commercial mechanical and electrical contractor. You'll have stable, year-round work and a path to advance. Some critical environment work runs on nights and weekends.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot, service, repair, and install commercial electrical systems and controls
• Install, maintain, and repair relays, starters, switches, motors, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, power distribution, heat tracing, cable trays, and raceways
• Run conduit, pull wire, terminate conductors, and install junction boxes
• Diagnose electrical problems with the right test equipment
• Support electrical work on commercial retrofits, renovations, equipment replacements, and service projects
• Read electrical blueprints, wiring diagrams, and specifications
• Complete service projects independently while holding to quality and efficiency
• Follow NEC, OSHA, and local safety requirements
• Communicate professionally with customers, supervisors, and other trades
• Work in critical environments, including nights and weekends as required

What You Bring

• Journey-Level commercial electrical experience
• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical installs, troubleshooting, and repairs
• Experience with power wiring, control wiring, conduit installation, and terminations
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics
• Knowledge of NEC and OSHA safety standards
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Availability for nights, weekends, and occasional overtime
• Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass a background screening and drug test

Preferred

• Journey-Level or Master Electrician License
• Trade school or formal electrical training
• Commercial electrical service experience
• Experience in critical or mission-critical environments
• Experience with retrofits, equipment replacements, and commercial service projects

What You Get

• $30 to $40/hr (DOE)
• Stable, year-round commercial electrical service work
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee referral incentives

Work Environment

• Field-based across Richmond and Central Virginia
• Commercial facilities, mechanical and electrical rooms, construction environments, and critical infrastructure sites

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. This employer does not provide current or future visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.