Commercial Journeyman Electrician

Abstrakt Marketing Group; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Degryse Electric is seeking a developing commercial electrician with a strong technical foundation and dependable work habits in the Bay Area, CA. The role offers exposure to varied commercial projects and guided leadership to help you advance toward Journeyman and Foreman responsibilities.

The position emphasizes reading plans, installing electrical systems, and collaborating with field leaders across diverse job sites.

Qualifications

• Approximately 4+ years of relevant electrical field experience for the developmental profile discussed during kick-off.
• Meaningful commercial electrical construction experience.
• Ability to understand plans and field layouts appropriate to experience level.

Responsibilities

• Perform commercial electrical installations from rough-in through finish.
• Install conduit, wiring, panels, lighting, devices, and related electrical systems.
• Read drawings, layouts, and job instructions.
• Complete assigned work independently after receiving Foreman direction.
• Maintain NEC, safety, and quality standards.
• Coordinate material and tool needs with field leadership.
• Provide timely progress updates to the Foreman.
• Troubleshoot field installation issues.
• Work effectively across changing commercial jobsites.
• Support apprentices and less-experienced team members.
• Maintain dependable attendance and professional jobsite conduct.

Skills

Electrical field experience

Plan reading

Commercial systems

Team leadership potential

Education

Electrical trade school/apprenticeship

Job description

Description

Commercial Journeyman Electrician

Greater Bay Area, CA

About the Company

Degryse Electric is a Pleasanton-based commercial electrical contractor serving Northern California since 1982. The company performs commercial service, new construction, tenant improvements, remodels, restaurants, and design/build work across markets including medical offices, retail, industrial, and warehouse environments.

Role Summary

Degryse Electric is seeking a developing commercial electrician with a strong technical foundation, dependable work habits, and the ambition to become a top-level Journeyman and future Foreman. The position offers exposure to varied commercial projects and experienced field leadership rather than being confined to one project type.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform commercial electrical installations from rough-in through finish.
• Install conduit, wiring, panels, lighting, devices, and related electrical systems.
• Read drawings, layouts, and job instructions.
• Complete assigned work independently after receiving Foreman direction.
• Maintain NEC, safety, and quality standards.
• Coordinate material and tool needs with field leadership.
• Provide timely progress updates to the Foreman.
• Troubleshoot field installation issues.
• Work effectively across changing commercial jobsites.
• Support apprentices and less-experienced team members.
• Maintain dependable attendance and professional jobsite conduct.

Required Qualifications

• Approximately 4+ years of relevant electrical field experience for the developmental profile discussed during kick-off.
• Meaningful commercial electrical construction experience.
• Working knowledge of commercial electrical systems.
• Ability to understand plans and field layouts appropriate to experience level.
• Reliable attendance and work history.
• Positive, collaborative attitude.
• Desire to continue developing technically and professionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrollment in or completion of a recognized electrical trade-school/apprenticeship program.
• Eligible or approaching eligibility for California General Electrician certification.
• TI, office, medical, retail, restaurant, or similar commercial experience.
• Non-union commercial contractor background.
• Leadership potential and interest in becoming a Foreman.

Success Metrics

• Consistently produces safe, code-compliant installations.
• Can independently execute clearly laid-out work.
• Demonstrates increasing plan-reading and troubleshooting capability.
• Maintains dependable attendance and communication.
• Progresses toward certification and future Foreman responsibility.

Why Join

• Exposure to diverse commercial projects.
• Development under experienced field leaders.
• Clear opportunity to grow into Foreman responsibilities.
• Education is valued and supported.
• Join an established commercial contractor with decades of Bay Area experience.