Journeyman Service Electrician - Lighting & Upgrades

Lighting Maintenance Inc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Prescription drug coverage

Disability benefits

Life insurance & AD&D

Paid holidays

PTO

401k

Job summary

Lighting Maintenance Inc. (LMI) is seeking a Service Electrician with a Journeyman Electrician license to support our commercial, industrial, and government service operations.

This hands-on, field-based role requires diagnosing issues quickly and fixing them right the first time, with emphasis on lighting systems and safety when operating bucket trucks. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair lighting and electrical systems across diverse environments, performing routine service

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician License (Required)
• Minimum 5 years experience in lighting/electrical service (10+ years preferred)
• Strong experience in commercial and/or industrial lighting systems
• Solid understanding of NEC and electrical codes
• Experience operating bucket trucks / aerial lifts
• Ability to work independently and make sound field decisions
• Valid driver’s license (CDL is a plus)

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair commercial and industrial lighting systems (120/208V and 277/480V).
• Diagnose LED systems including drivers, fixtures, photocells, controls, wiring, and power issues.
• Perform lighting upgrades, retrofits, and component replacements.
• Install wiring, fixtures, and electrical components per code.
• Identify upstream electrical issues and communicate solutions clearly.
• Use locators and fault finders.
• Verify all work is fully operational before leaving the site.
• Use meters, testing equipment, and tools to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.
• Safely operate bucket trucks and aerial lifts.
• Conduct daily vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Work at heights and in varying weather conditions.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician License

Field experience

Industrial/commercial lighting

NEC knowledge

Independent worker

Driver’s license

Tools

Bucket trucks / aerial lifts

Job description

Lighting Maintenance Inc. (LMI) is seeking a Service Electrician with a Journeyman Electrician license to support our commercial, industrial, and government service operations.

This hands-on, field-based role requires diagnosing issues quickly and fixing them right the first time, with emphasis on lighting systems and safety when operating bucket trucks. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair lighting and electrical systems across diverse environments, performing routine service