Journeyman Electrician

About the Job

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance.
• Company-paid Life/AD&D.
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match (100% vested immediately).
• Generous PTO + your birthday off.
• Ongoing training, development, and advancement opportunities.
• Competitive hourly pay (based on experience and certifications).
• Company vehicle + fuel card provided.
• Safe Driver Bonus (paid quarterly once eligible).
• Weekly on call bonus (for any weeks scheduled on call).
• Emergency on call pay (double pay for work completed on call).

Looking for more than just another electrical job? Would you like to grow and specialize in an in-demand sector?

At CDS Home Services, we're not just wiring homes - we're helping homeowners stay powered, protected, and prepared. As a trusted partner of The Home Depot and a certified dealer of Generac, we specialize in whole-home standby generator installations and residential electrical work across the Mid-Atlantic.

We're looking for a skilled Electrical Journeyman who wants to take ownership of their work, lead installs, and play a key role in a growing, in-demand energy sector.

This is a lead-from-the-front role, you'll take pride in your installs, guide apprentices and technicians, and directly impact the quality and reliability of power in our customers' homes.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Specialized, in-demand work - Build on your electrical experience with generator systems in a rapidly growing energy sector.
• Meaningful impact - Your work directly improves the safety, reliability, and quality of life for homeowners.
• Ownership + autonomy - Lead installs, manage your day, and take pride in delivering high-quality results.
• Develop others - Work alongside and mentor apprentices and technicians, helping grow the next generation of skilled trades.
• Stability + consistency - Join a well-established company with steady, full-time work and a strong pipeline.
• Growth-focused culture - We invest in training, development, and long-term career progression, earn industry specific certifications through our continuing education programs.
• Process Improvement Mindset -Bring ideas to the forefront, partner with teams and leaders on meaningful process upgrades and build processes that align with the growth of the business.

Location & Travel:

• Field-based role supporting Maryland, Eastern Pennsylvania, Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Delaware.
• Daily travel from home to residential customer job sites.
• Company vehicle and fuel card provided.
• Travel from home to your first job and from your last job home is considered your normal commute.
• If travel to the first or last job exceeds 45 minutes, additional time is compensated.
• All travel between job sites throughout the day is fully compensated
• Weekly Monday team meetings at our corporate office in Middle River, MD:
  • Review upcoming jobs.
  • Stock vehicles and materials.
  • Set the week up for success.

A typical week might include:

• Leading a full installation of a whole-home standby generator with automatic transfer switch.
• Troubleshooting and repairing generator systems for existing customers.
• Performing preventative maintenance to ensure long-term system reliability.
• Supporting technicians with lighter service days or maintenance routes.
• Working hands-on with apprentices to build their electrical skills and confidence.

What You'll Be Responsible For:

• Lead installation of residential standby generator systems from start to finish.
• Perform preventative maintenance and service on generator systems.
• Complete residential electrical work including wiring, connections, and system upgrades.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues efficiently.
• Ensure all work meets safety standards, code requirements, and company expectations.
• Communicate daily with office and operations teams regarding job status, challenges, and progress.
• Maintain organization of tools, materials, and vehicle inventory.
• Deliver a professional, high-quality customer experience with every job.
• Support Master Electrician with estimating process on an as needed basis.

What "Great" Looks Like:

This role is for someone who takes pride in their craft and leads by example.

• Strong electrical expertise - Confident in diagnosing, installing, and troubleshooting systems.
• Ownership mindset - You take responsibility for the quality and outcome of your work.
• Efficiency + reliability - You manage your time well and consistently meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented mindset - Supports and develops apprentices and technicians.
• Problem solver - Thinks critically and adapts in the field.
• Professional presence - Represents the company well with customers and partners.

Most importantly, you align with our guiding principles:

• Put Safety First.
• Respect for Others.
• Treat Customer Orders Like Our Own.
• Deliver Measurable Excellence.
• Pursue Relentless Improvement.

What You Bring (Experience):

• Valid Electrical Journeyman License.
• Equivalent years of direct experience in electrical trade with strong knowledge of electrical codes.
• Strong understanding of residential electrical systems and concepts.
• Experience with generator systems or willingness to learn (training provided).
• Ability to work independently in a field-based environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.

This job is with an independent Generac dealer and not for employment with Generac Power Systems, Inc.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.