Lead Residential Electrician

Erwin Electric; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Erwin Electric, Inc. in the Tampa Bay Area seeks a Residential Lead Electrician to supervise a team of electricians, ensure projects meet high standards, and stay on time and within budget.

The role requires 3–5 years in the residential electrical trade with at least 2 years in a lead/supervisory role, plus a Journeyman license or equivalent preferred. A valid driver's license, clean record, and background/drug checks are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus vocational certification in electrical work, or 5 years of journeyman-level experience.
• 3-5 years in the electrical trade (residential focus) and 2 years in a lead/supervisory role.
• Journeyman electrician license or equivalent preferred.
• Reading blueprints and schematics; strong problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, criminal background check, and drug test. Professional appearance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Safety and Professionalism: Ensure a safe workplace and maintain high professional standards.
• Staff Management: Oversee and motivate electricians and other staff across various projects.
• Quality Control: Monitor and improve work quality; communicate company policies to crews.
• Electrical Work: Install, test, upgrade, and repair electrical systems and equipment per customer specifications and codes.
• Record-Keeping and Improvement: Maintain tool inventory, submit work reports, and identify process improvements.

Skills

Blueprints

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Reading blueprints

Customer service

Safety

Team management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational electrical certification

Journeyman license preferred

Job description

Erwin Electric, Inc. is an established locally owned electrical contracting company, with an excellent reputation in the community since 1997. We are a W/MBE and DBE certified electrical contracting corporation experienced in commercial, industrial, residential, and government work. Erwin Electric, Inc. is currently seeking Residential Lead Electricians to join our growing team in the Tampa Bay Area. As the Lead Residential Electrician, you will be responsible for managing and supervising a team of electricians to ensure that all projects are completed to the highest standard, on time, and within budget. Total compensation for the Residential Lead Electrician is based on experience and/or licensing.

Responsibilities

• Safety and Professionalism: Ensure a safe workplace and maintain high professional standards.
• Staff Management: Oversee and motivate electricians and other staff across various projects.
• Quality Control: Monitor and improve work quality; communicate company policies to crews.
• Electrical Work: Install, test, upgrade, and repair electrical systems and equipment per customer specifications and codes.
• Record-Keeping and Improvement: Maintain tool inventory, submit work reports, and identify process improvements.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED plus vocational certification in electrical work, or 5 years of journeyman-level experience.
• Experience Requirements: 3-5 years in the electrical trade (residential focus) and 2 years in a lead/supervisory role.
• Certification: Journeyman electrician license or equivalent preferred.
• Skills: Proficient in reading blueprints and schematics; strong problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills.
• Other Requirements: Valid driver's license, clean driving record, criminal background check, and drug test. Professional appearance is essential.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use hands to hold, feel, or reach electrical components.
• Stand, climb, balance, stoop, crouch, or crawl for extended periods of time.
• Adequate close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Ability to regularly lift and move 50 lbs.

Compensation

$25-$30 per hour, based on experience.

Erwin Electric is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended ("ADA"), and applicable state and local laws. It is Erwin Electric's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, Erwin Electric will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Erwin Electric aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Erwin Electric. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within Erwin Electric or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail]

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