Journeyman Residential Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Journeyman Electrician – Residential Installations

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Base Compensation: $40.00 – $55.00 per hour (DOE) + Performance Spiffs

Service Area: Inland Northwest (Post Falls, Coeur d'Alene, ID | Spokane, WA)

For over 30 years, Comfort has provided premier home services across the Inland Northwest. We take pride in quality craftsmanship, strong technical support, and providing consistent, year-round work. As our residential installation department expands, we are seeking a skilled Journeyman Electrician specializing in residential electrical equipment upgrades and high-demand circuit installations.

In this role, you will lead high-demand residential electrical installations across our service area. Your primary focus will be upgrading residential service panels, wiring dedicated electrical circuits for heating and cooling systems, installing backup generator transfer switches, and setting up EV charging stations. You will work directly with homeowners and alongside our HVAC installation teams to ensure clean, code-compliant, high-grade installations.

• Panel & Service Upgrades: Perform complete residential panel swaps, subpanel additions, and service entrance upgrades (100A, 200A, and 400A systems).

• HVAC Circuit Wiring: Safely size, run, and connect high-voltage electrical circuits and disconnects for heat pumps, air conditioners, electric furnaces, and dual-fuel HVAC systems.

• Generator Installations: Install manual transfer switches, automatic transfer switches (ATS), power inlet boxes, and interlocks for standby and portable residential generators.

• EV Charging Stations: Calculate load capacity, run dedicated lines, and install Level 2 EV chargers and smart load management devices.

• Code Compliance & Inspections: Conduct load calculations, ensure all work meets local and NEC codes, and prepare installations for municipal inspection.

• Quality & Communication: Execute neat conduit runs and clean wire management while keeping homeowners updated on installation progress.

Required Qualifications:

• Licensing: Active Journeyman Electrician License in Washington or Idaho (with willingness to reciprocate).

• Target Experience: Specific experience in residential electrical installations, specifically panel upgrades, generator interlocks, HVAC electrical hookups, and EV chargers.

• Driver's License: Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of residential load calculations, NEC codes, and circuit sizing for heavy electrical loads.

• Customer Service: Professional demeanor, high attention to installation aesthetic, and clear communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience focused on residential upgrades and replacement work.

• Completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship or technical program.

• Insurable driving record.

• Standard electrician hand tools required for residential installation work.

• Pay Range: $40.00 – $55.00 per hour starting rate + performance spiffs.

• Work Schedule: Fixed day-shift (Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM; no night shift).

• Medical Benefits: 90% company-paid medical insurance premiums for employees.

• Optional Coverage: Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Aflac plans available.

• 401(k) Plan: 100% employer match up to 3%.

• Paid Time Off: 2 weeks paid vacation and sick leave (accrues/available after 90 days) plus 6 paid holidays per year.