Journeyman Electrician

R-E-A-L; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

R-E-A-L is seeking a Commercial Journeyman Electrician to install, diagnose, and repair electrical systems in offices, retail, and industrial facilities. You will follow NEC and local codes, read project specs, and work effectively with clients and property managers.

This full-time on-site role requires 3–5 years of journeyman experience, a valid license, a clean driving record, and the ability to handle on-call emergencies. A vehicle is provided to all electricians.

Qualifications

• Journeyman or electrical license preferred or equivalent skills, experience, and knowledge.
• Must pass criminal background check, drug screening, and have a clean driving record.
• A vehicle is issued to all our electricians.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical wiring, circuits, panels, switches, lighting systems, and other electrical components in commercial buildings such as offices, retail stores, and industrial facilities.
• Identify wiring routes, equipment placements, and circuit configurations based on project specifications.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning electrical systems, including wiring, circuits, switches, breakers, and lighting systems.
• Replace faulty wiring, breakers, fuses, and other electrical components to restore system functionality.
• Respond to emergency electrical issues, providing immediate repairs to minimize downtime or safety risks.
• Ensure that all electrical work adheres to the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local building codes.
• Maintain accurate records of installations, repairs, and maintenance performed on electrical systems.
• Communicate effectively with clients, property managers, or building owners about the scope of work, electrical issues, and progress updates.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Effective Delegation

Managing risks

Prioritization & Time Management

Clear Communication

Business Relationship Management

Technical Competencies

Broad technical understanding

Service Level Management

Customer Focus

Business Competences

Education

Journeyman or Electrical License preferred or equivalent skills, experience, and knowledge

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Install electrical wiring, circuits, panels, switches, lighting systems, and other electrical components in commercial buildings such as offices, retail stores, and industrial facilities.
• Identify wiring routes, equipment placements, and circuit configurations based on project specifications.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning electrical systems, including wiring, circuits, switches, breakers, and lighting systems.
• Replace faulty wiring, breakers, fuses, and other electrical components to restore system functionality.
• Respond to emergency electrical issues, providing immediate repairs to minimize downtime or safety risks.
• Ensure that all electrical work adheres to the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local building codes.
• Maintain accurate records of installations, repairs, and maintenance performed on electrical systems.
• Communicate effectively with clients, property managers, or building owners about the scope of work, electrical issues, and progress updates.

A Commercial Journeyman Electrician plays a key role in ensuring that commercial electrical systems are functional, efficient, and safe for the building’s occupants and operations.

Skills and Qualifications

• Business Competences
• Strategic thinking
• Effective Delegation
• Managing risks
• Prioritization & Time Management
• Clear Communication
• Business Relationship Management
• Technical Competencies.
• Broad technical understanding
• Service Level Management
• Customer Focus

Education and Experience:

• Journeyman or Electrical License preferred or equivalent skills, experience, and knowledge

Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, hours can vary but normally this is day work with on call rotations.

Must pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and have a clean driving record. A vehicle is issued to all our electricians.

Requirements

Job requirements

• -3-5 Years of Experience as a Journeyman Electrician
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergency calls
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Must be authorized to work in the US.