Electrician

VHV Company; Winooski (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VHV Company in Vermont seeks an experienced Electrician to oversee commercial projects, with 2–5 years in electrical installations and the ability to supervise other trades. The role requires traveling to job sites across Vermont and staying current with HVAC control systems and IT networks.

The ideal candidate combines practical problem‑solving with strong safety adherence and customer service, and can work independently in varying weather while maintaining high quality and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid electrical license (EJ) or Electrical Specialist (ES-A1 or C3 or both).
• 2–5 years of electrical installations experience.
• Willingness to travel throughout Vermont for commercial projects.
• Ability to supervise and direct other VHV employees and trades.
• Stay current with training and licensing related to HVAC controls and IT networks.

Responsibilities

• Travel to commercial job sites throughout Vermont.
• Work independently and supervise/direct other VHV employees and trades.
• Stay current with training and licensing for HVAC advanced control systems (BAS, EMS, DDC), IT networks, and smart HVAC equipment.
• Provide input to sales staff to assist in estimation, design, installation, start up and commissioning.
• Support existing installations to ensure building systems meet occupancy codes and operate efficiently.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills.

Skills

Electrical license

Supervisory skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Customer service

Tools

BAS/EMS/DDC

Job description

Position Description

The Electrician will have proven supervisory experience running commercial projects with a minimum experience of 2-5 years in electrical installations (HVAC or industrial controls installation experience is a plus).

Desired Character Traits

Team player, integrity, dependability, detail oriented, solid decision-making skills, driven, approachable, punctual, high standards for quality and excellence, good customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Travel to commercial job sites throughout Vermont
• This candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and the ability to supervise and direct other VHV employees and trades.
• This candidate will be expected to stay current with all necessary training and licensing related to the HVAC advanced control systems (BAS, EMS, DDC) sequence of operations, IT networks, and smart HVAC equipment.
• Provide input to sales staff as requested or required to assist in the accurate estimation, design, installation, start up and commissioning of projects.
• Provide support on existing installations ensuring systems continue to meet existing building occupancy codes and ensure efficient building operation.
• Basic computer skills.

Competencies

• Must hold a valid electrical license (EJ) or Electrical Specialist (ES-A1 or C3 or both).
• Maintain all applicable certifications and licenses as required.
• Ability to work in extreme weather and temperature conditions.
• Possess strong practical problem-solving skills.
• Ensure conformance to all company, customer, state and federal safety regulations.
• Ensure the adherence to all applicable local and state codes and standards.
• Knowledge of machines, tools, uses and repairs.
• Knowledge of relevant safety equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to meet company, VOSHA, and OSHA standards.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This is a field-based position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job.

• Travel requirement for this position is 100% within Vermont and western parts of New Hampshire.
• Ability to hear and verbally communicate effectively.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Workers must be able to see well (either naturally or with correction).
• Use hands, fingers, arms, and legs to safely manipulate objects.
• Lift and carry tools and materials weighing up to 75 lbs (average lift less than 50 lbs).
• Climb up and down, balance and work safely on a minimum 30-foot ladder and scaffolding 15 feet or more in the air.
• Requires ability to walk, climb, stand, carry materials, stoop, kneel, bend at waist.
• The employee regularly works outside and is occasionally exposed to cold, wet and or humid conditions.
• Work regularly occurs at jobsites where exposure to construction related hazards exist, including working near moving mechanical parts, working in high and precarious places and confined spaces.
• Wear the Proper PPE: safety boots that cover at least the ankle, clean blue jeans or appropriate work pants without tears or rips, VHV logo preferably on the work shirt or jacket (depending on weather), safety glasses, gloves, and your hand tool bag.

Career Growth

Opportunities for advancement exist for high-performing team members. We live our core value of being Committed to Improvement, offering access to education, training, and cross-functional growth. At VHV, we dont just fill roleswe grow careers.

Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature of the role and may not include all tasks or responsibilities. Team members may be asked to perform duties outside of their primary responsibilities as needed.*