Electrical Service Technician

Strada Services; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Strada Services is seeking a Residential Electrical Service Technician to troubleshoot and diagnose wiring issues in single- and multi-family homes, ensuring NEC compliance and safety. You will inspect, repair, and install wiring components while communicating repair needs and options to homeowners.

The role requires a 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM shift, physical work from ladders and lifts, and collaboration with customers and officials.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of residential electrical wiring, repair and troubleshooting.
• FEAT or Electrical Apprenticeship training preferred.
• Journeyman certification preferred.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose electrical problems on structural wiring, service equipment, receptacles, switches, and light fixtures.
• Perform NEC-compliant repairs or replacements.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and scissor lifts to install, maintain or repair wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
• Engage with homeowners to inform them of issues and needed repairs or upgrades.
• Lead customers to informed buying decisions.
• Communicate effectively with customers, building officials and staff.

Skills

Clean driving record

Background check

Flexible schedule

Read technical diagrams

NEC calculations

Mentor apprentices

Excellent work ethic

Time management

Safe working practices

Service Titan Trade Software

Document work with photos

Accurate estimates/invoicing

Education

FEAT or Electrical Apprenticeship Training

Journeyman certification

Tools

Service Titan Trade Software

Job description

Job Summary:
The Residential Electrical Service Technician will troubleshoot and diagnose electrical problems on the structural wiring of single-family homes and multi-family properties accurately and efficiently while adhering to the National Electrical Code, State and Local building Code standards, along with upholding the Strada Services Brand Promise of delivering professional, responsive services with uncompromising reliability, respect, and value to our customers.

This position is scheduled for a 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM shift.

• Inspect, identify hazards or defects, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical problems on structural wiring, service equipment, receptacles, switches, and light fixtures.
• Perform repairs or replace per manufacture recommendations while adhering to the National Electrical Code standards, recommended practices, and guides.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and scissor lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
• Engage with homeowners to inform them of issues and needed repairs, replacement, or appropriate upgrades to be completed at that time or at a schedule time.
• Lead customers to informed and confident buying decisions.
• Effectively communicate with all customers, building officials and internal office support staff.

Job Details

Description

Job Summary:
The Residential Electrical Service Technician will troubleshoot and diagnose electrical problems on the structural wiring of single-family homes and multi-family properties accurately and efficiently while adhering to the National Electrical Code, State and Local building Code standards, along with upholding the Strada Services Brand Promise of delivering professional, responsive services with uncompromising reliability, respect, and value to our customers. This position is scheduled for a 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM shift.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Inspect, identify hazards or defects, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical problems on structural wiring, service equipment, receptacles, switches, and light fixtures.
• Perform repairs or replace per manufacture recommendations while adhering to the National Electrical Code standards, recommended practices, and guides.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and scissor lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
• Engage with homeowners to inform them of issues and needed repairs, replacement, or appropriate upgrades to be completed at that time or at a schedule time.
• Lead customers to informed and confident buying decisions.
• Effectively communicate with all customers, building officials and internal office support staff.

Required Skills

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Must have clean driving record (No more than 3 points in 12 months)
• Must pass Background check and pre-employment drug test
• Able to work a flexible schedule which may include nights and weekends.
• Ability to read technical diagrams of equipment, controls, and blueprints.
• Ability to solve basic math problems as it applies to the NEC Calculations.
• Ability to direct Electrical Apprentices assign to you as needed for work scope.
• Excellent work ethic and willingness to learn new methods.
• Detail- oriented with excellent time management skills.
• Demonstrate Safe working practices and methods.
• Ability to navigate the use of company provided electronic tablet.
• Document work completed with before and after photos.
• Accurately estimate and invoice repairs.
• Position requires on job shadowing and learning while adhering to workplace procedures using Service Titan Trade Software.

Education / Experience

• 3+ years of residential electrical wiring, repair and troubleshooting all aspects of the Electrical System preferred.
• FEAT or other Electrical Apprenticeship Training preferred.
• Journeyman's certification preferred.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing, crawling, and climbing ladders up to 24’
• Ability to lift to fifty pounds without additional man-power or mechanical device.
• Ability to work in outside environments of heat & cold safely, including attics and crawl spaces.
• Report to work well- groomed in appearance and maintain clean uniform.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Rates, paid EVERY Friday
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Start accruing on Day 1!
• Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1st of the month after 30 days, including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance for ALL Employees
• Educational Assistance
• 401(k) Program

Strada Services is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.