Junior Electrician: Hands-On Start to a Real Career

Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) match

Bonuses

Career growth

Job summary

Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar is hiring an Entry Level Electrician to learn the trade hands-on from our senior installers. You’ll install basic wiring, outlets, lights, and switches with growing independence as skills build, and you’ll work toward running jobs on your own.

Starting pay is $20 per hour, full-time with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional evenings/weekends as job demands.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of residential electrical install experience.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Valid driver’s license; insurable through our company carrier.
• Tools required for Install Level 2 work (we'll give you the list).
• Safety-first, detail-oriented, and ready to learn from experienced electricians.
• Electrical Training Certificate or completed Level 1 Electrical Skills is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Install basic wiring, outlets, lights, and switches under supervision, with growing independence as skills build.
• Pull romex and low-voltage cable; run branch circuits to meet National Electric Code.
• Wire outlets, lights, and switches (single-pole and 3-way); build standard residential services.
• Read blueprints and building codes to route wiring accurately.
• Prepare and protect the job site; keep truck stocked and clean; leave sites better than you found them.
• Track materials and hours; use ServiceTitan to keep the job moving without needing a manager

Skills

Residential electrical install

Safety-first

Detail-oriented

Willingness to learn

Job description

Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar is hiring an Entry Level Electrician to learn the trade hands-on from our senior installers. You’ll install basic wiring, outlets, lights, and switches with growing independence as skills build, and you’ll work toward running jobs on your own.

Starting pay is $20 per hour, full-time with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional evenings/weekends as job demands.