Journeyman Electrician

Yellowstone Local; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance after 90 days

Dental insurance after 90 days

Vision insurance after 90 days

Retirement plan after 90 days

PTO after 1 year; increases with years

Job summary

Laws Electric is seeking a licensed Journeyman Electrician to join our West Michigan team. Based in Plainwell and serving Kalamazoo, Van Buren, Allegan, and Barry counties, you will perform installations, repairs, and upgrades with a focus on quality and safety.

You'll read blueprints, troubleshoot field issues, and collaborate with foremen and apprentices to deliver high-standard electrical work across new construction and remodels. Competitive hourly pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must have Valid Journeyman Electrician License.
• Must have Valid Driver's License.
• 4+ years of electrical experience.
• Working knowledge of electrical fixtures, panels, circuitry, and electrical systems.
• Ability to safely and efficiently perform electrical installations.
• Ability to read and follow electrical blueprints, drawings, specifications, and job instructions.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an electrical crew.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Dependable, self-starting, and goal-oriented approach to work.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow direction and complete assigned work without constant supervision.
• Willingness to collaborate with and support Foremen, Journeyman Electricians, and Apprentices.
• Ability to satisfy Laws Electric's applicable pre-employment requirements.
• Experience with new construction, remodels, renovations, electrical service upgrades, panels and distribution, branch circuitry, lighting, dedicated equipment circuits, network cabling, exterior and security lighting, or electrical troubleshooting and repairs is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Journeyman Electrician based in the Plainwell and Greater Kalamazoo, Michigan area, with projects throughout Kalamazoo, Van Buren, Allegan, and Barry counties.
• Perform electrical installations, repairs, upgrades, and related electrical work.
• Install conduit, wiring, electrical panels, branch circuitry, devices, fixtures, lighting, and associated electrical equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, drawings, specifications, and job instructions.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, diagnose field issues, and complete repairs.
• Perform electrical work according to applicable electrical codes, project specifications, and Laws Electric quality standards.
• Contribute to new construction, remodels, renovations, and other electrical projects.
• Work effectively with Foremen, other Journeyman Electricians, and Apprentices.
• Help guide and train less-experienced electricians and apprentices when appropriate.
• Communicate material, equipment, project, and field needs to leadership.
• Keep assigned work moving efficiently and support project schedules and deadlines.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe jobsites.
• Protect customer and company property while performing electrical work.
• Represent Laws Electric professionally with customers, coworkers, and other trades.
• Take ownership of assigned work and consistently deliver clean, high-quality results.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Verbal communication

Independent work

Quality workmanship

Reliability

Team collaboration

Job description

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent Laws Electric, an industry leader in electrical contracting.

You know the difference between simply finishing a job and delivering electrical work you're proud to put your name on. Laws Electric is looking for a licensed Journeyman Electrician who brings skill, ownership, and high standards to every project.

What's in it for You?

• Pay: $40.00- $50.00/hour

• Full-time position

• Monday through Thursday schedule, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM

• Consistent three-day weekends with a four-day standard workweek

• Occasional overtime

• On-call work may be introduced in the future once staffing allows

• Health insurance after 90 days

• Dental insurance after 90 days

• Vision insurance after 90 days

• Retirement plan after 90 days

• PTO begins after 1 year

• 1 week of PTO after the first year, increasing by 1 week each year up to a maximum of 3 weeks

• Opportunities to expand your skills, responsibilities, and field leadership as the company grows

Why You'll Love It Here

• Join a growing West Michigan electrical contractor where quality workmanship and dependable installations matter

• Work alongside experienced Foremen, Journeyman Electricians, and Apprentices who care about doing the job correctly

• Build your electrical experience across a variety of projects instead of being stuck doing the same work every day

• Take ownership of your assignments without constant supervision

• Be part of a crew that values craftsmanship, reliability, communication, and teamwork

• Grow professionally as Laws Electric continues to expand

• Strong performers who demonstrate technical ability, leadership, reliability, and project ownership may have opportunities for greater field leadership responsibilities

Your New Role

• Work as a Journeyman Electrician based in the Plainwell and Greater Kalamazoo, Michigan area, with projects throughout Kalamazoo, Van Buren, Allegan, and Barry counties

• Perform electrical installations, repairs, upgrades, and related electrical work

• Install conduit, wiring, electrical panels, branch circuitry, devices, fixtures, lighting, and associated electrical equipment

• Work with electrical distribution systems, service upgrades, dedicated equipment circuits, exterior lighting, security lighting, and other electrical systems as assigned

• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, drawings, specifications, and job instructions

• Troubleshoot electrical systems, diagnose field issues, and complete repairs

• Perform electrical work according to applicable electrical codes, project specifications, and Laws Electric quality standards

• Contribute to new construction, remodels, renovations, and other electrical projects

• Work effectively with Foremen, other Journeyman Electricians, and Apprentices

• Help guide and train less-experienced electricians and apprentices when appropriate

• Communicate material, equipment, project, and field needs to leadership

• Keep assigned work moving efficiently and support project schedules and deadlines

• Maintain clean, organized, and safe jobsites

• Protect customer and company property while performing electrical work

• Represent Laws Electric professionally with customers, coworkers, and other trades

• Take ownership of assigned work and consistently deliver clean, high-quality results

• Valid Journeyman Electrician License

• Valid Driver's License

• 4+ years of electrical experience

• Working knowledge of electrical fixtures, panels, circuitry, and electrical systems

• Ability to safely and efficiently perform electrical installations

• Ability to read and follow electrical blueprints, drawings, specifications, and job instructions

• Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of an electrical crew

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

• Dependable, self-starting, and goal-oriented approach to work

• Good verbal communication skills

• Ability to follow direction and complete assigned work without constant supervision

• Willingness to collaborate with and support Foremen, Journeyman Electricians, and Apprentices

• Ability to satisfy Laws Electric's applicable pre-employment requirements

• Experience with new construction, remodels, renovations, electrical service upgrades, panels and distribution, branch circuitry, lighting, dedicated equipment circuits, network cabling, exterior and security lighting, or electrical troubleshooting and repairs is valuable

Laws Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #yellow