Lead Journeyman Electrician - Commercial & Industrial Service

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Journeyman Electrician – Commercial & Industrial Service – Lead Commercial and Industrial Field Service Teams in the East Valley

Job Overview:

• Company: KER Electric, Inc.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $40 to $50+ per hour (based on experience)
• Location: Mesa, Arizona 85212
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Commercial and Industrial Electrical Service, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid Driver's License.

The Opportunity:

You will serve as a critical field leader executing complex electrical service and troubleshooting solutions at our industrial plant in Mesa. This hands-on, tools-on role allows you to run small crews while working directly with clients and engineers to solve real-time technical challenges. You will make an impact by driving high-quality electrical service delivery for an organization that treats you like an essential team member.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex commercial and industrial electrical systems on active service calls.
• Lead and supervise a small field crew to ensure all assigned service work is completed safely and on schedule.
• Diagnose and resolve intricate technical and logistical issues on-site to keep commercial operations running smoothly.
• Work directly with customers, project managers, and engineers to develop efficient technical solutions.
• Enforce strict adherence to National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements and internal corporate safety protocols.
• Use advanced conduit bending skills to execute precise, clean material routing across various industrial environments.
• Mentor junior field staff on the job by sharing advanced electrical trade techniques and problem-solving skills.
• Once familiar with your role and the facility operations, estimating will become a part of the role as well.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• 7+ years of dedicated commercial and industrial electrical service and troubleshooting work experience.
• Documented field experience working strictly on commercial or industrial service sites rather than new residential construction.
• Valid driver's license with a clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and a commitment to safe driving habits.
• Strong technical capacity to bend conduit accurately and operate safely on ladders and aerial lift equipment.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English paired with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment weighing between 50 and 100 pounds on a regular basis.
• Flexibility to work occasional night shifts and weekends based on urgent commercial client service demands.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Possession of a valid Journeyman card or equivalent verified field leadership experience.
• Completion of a formal electrical trade program or technical certification course.
• 10+ years of related work experience within the commercial-industrial electrical field.
• Basic technical knowledge of control systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and related automated circuitry.
• Proficiency using basic computer programs including digital email communications and Microsoft Excel.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Weekly pay cycle with consistent overtime potential.
• Simple IRA retirement savings program featuring employer matching contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. (after probation period)
• Life insurance available.
• Paid time off including scheduled holidays, vacation days, and sick leave. (after probation period)
• Company-issued vehicle provided based on experience levels.
• Professional phone allowance.
• Dedicated career development benefits including manufacturer, OSHA, fall protection, and lift certifications.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Uniforms provided and regular company team events.

About Us:

KER Electric, Inc. is a leading provider of premium electrical and controls solutions in the commercial and industrial sectors. We operate on the belief that our employees are vital team members rather than numbers, cultivating long-term careers built on mutual pride and safety. Our focus is to execute every service call with total technical precision, no matter the size of the customer. Learn more at

KER Electric, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.