Licensed Electrician

Forge; Auburndale (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) match

11 paid holidays

Personal paid time off

Job summary

Forge is seeking a lead electrician to oversee residential heat pump electrical work across Metrowest and Eastern Massachusetts. You will wire equipment, run circuits, and upgrade panels while mentoring apprentices to uphold Forge's quality on every job.

This full-time role requires MA Journeyman license and hands-on heat pump experience, with travel across the region and a Monday–Friday schedule. Potential to advance as tooling and van are earned after proving capability.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician license required.
• Hands-on experience with heat-pump electrical systems.
• Ability to lead a job site and mentor apprentices.
• Strong reading of layouts, schematics, and equipment specs.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, wiring, and upgrades for heat pump systems.
• Wire heating/cooling equipment and thermostats; manage controls.
• Perform and oversee panel and service upgrades.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical/mechanical faults.
• Read electrical layouts and submittals; coordinate with tech support.
• Ensure electrical codes, OSHA, and safety protocols on site.
• Mentor on-site apprentices; teach technique and troubleshooting.
• Own job quality, timeline, and communication with coordinators.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician license

Job description

This is a leadership role in a specialized setting: you'll lead the electrical work behind residential heat pump installations — wiring equipment, running circuits, and completing panel and service upgrades — while mentoring apprentices and setting the standard for quality on every job.

You'll work as a job lead, guiding apprentices through the electrical scope of each install, troubleshooting more complex issues, and ensuring every job meets Forge's quality bar from start to finish.

Pay Range: $35–$50/hr, based on related experience, ability to mentor apprentices, ability to lead jobs independently, and quality of work.

Logistics

• Service area: Metrowest and Eastern Massachusetts — you'll travel to job sites across this area daily.
• Schedule: Consistent, full-time work, year-round, Monday–Friday — no on-call or after-hours rotation. We're proud to offer a stable, reliable schedule you can build a life around.
• Tools & vehicle: You won't get a company van on day one — you need to show us you can crush the work first (about 2 weeks). Prove you can do the work you're signing up to do, and the van, tools, and the freedom that goes with it are yours.

What You Will Do

• Lead the installation, wiring, and upgrade of electrical components and systems supporting heat pump installations
• Wire a variety of heating and cooling equipment: condensers, air handlers, minisplit heads, branch boxes, heat kits, thermostats, and integrated controls
• Perform and oversee panel and service upgrades
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and mechanical faults
• Read and interpret electrical layouts, schematics, and equipment submittals
• Review specifications, consult technical documentation, and work with tech support to resolve product issues
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, OSHA regulations, and safety protocols across the job site
• Mentor and train apprentices on-site, teaching technique, code compliance, and troubleshooting
• Take ownership of job quality, timeline, and communication with project coordinators and operations managers

Qualifications & Preferred Experience

• Active Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician license required
• Substantial hands‑on experience in electrical work specific to heat pump systems — installation, troubleshooting, and repair
• Demonstrated ability to lead a job site and mentor less experienced electricians/apprentices
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical layouts, schematics, and equipment specifications
• Comfortable with focused, repetitive electrical work specific to heat pump systems
• Full‑time availability, Monday–Friday
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Valid driver's license required
• Able to pass a background check and drug test (does not screen for marijuana)
• Physical requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; comfortable working in attics, basements, and crawlspaces; able to climb ladders and work in varying seasonal/outdoor conditions.

Who You Are

• You work hard, efficiently, and produce quality work — quality comes first, pace is a close second
• You know what good service looks and feels like to our customers, and you're extremely professional with homeowners
• You lead by example — you don't need your hand held, and you can't wait to teach the next person coming up behind you
• You can juggle a lot at once without dropping balls, but you know when to raise your hand and loop in the team
• You stay calm when things go sideways and jump in to help fix it, even when it's not your fault — no drama
• You take initiative, ask good questions, and keep sharpening your craft — even as a Journeyman

Why Choose Forge

• Career Growth: A leadership role with real influence over job quality and the development of the next generation of Forge electricians.
• Competitive Compensation: We care more about your quality of work and work ethic than years of experience — pay reflects the value you bring to every job.
• Employee Benefits: Health and dental insurance, a strong 401(k) match, 11 paid company holidays, personal paid time off, and more.

More About Us

Forge is on a mission to build and power the next‑generation trades workforce. Based in Newton, MA, we install heat pump systems across Metrowest and Eastern Massachusetts, and we're growing fast. We're guided by four values: always add value, solve the problems, teach and learn, and build together. If you're looking for a company that invests seriously in your growth and treats the trades as a career, not just a job, you'll fit right in at Forge.

Forge is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification listed.