Residential Electrician (5285)

PALMETTO GROUP; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (BCBS)

Dental (Guardian)

Vision (Equitable)

Take home company truck

401(K) plan with company match

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Job summary

Palmetto Group in North Charleston, SC is seeking an experienced residential electrician to perform new construction installs and warranty work.

The role involves planning installations, wiring, testing, and ensuring code compliance. Candidates should have 2–3 years of residential experience, reliable performance, and be able to pass background checks and a drug test. A clean driving record is required.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience with residential work.
• Must be able to pass urine drug test and background check.
• Clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Completes new construction residential installs and warranty work.
• Plans installations to minimize waste and ensure access for maintenance, complying with codes.
• Prepares sketches or follows diagrams to place wiring and equipment.
• Splices wires and connects wiring to fixtures and equipment.
• Connects power cables and installs grounding leads.
• Tests circuit continuity for safety and compatibility.
• Observes equipment functioning and identifies any needed adjustments.
• Repairs faulty equipment or systems.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Punctuality

Reliability

Self-motivation

Job description

Job Details

Location: North Charleston - North Charleston, SC 29418

Position Type: Full Time

Your Mission

• Completes new construction residential installs and warranty work
• Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes
• Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring
• Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps
• Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment
• Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and installs grounding leads
• Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope
• Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
• Repairs faulty equipment or systems
• Other duties may be assigned

What We Offer

• Medical (BCBS)
• Dental (Guardian)
• Vision (Equitable)
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Take home company truck (after 30 days)
• Paid Basic Life Insurance and Short Term Disability
• 401(K) plan with 3% company match
• Weekly pay, vacation, paid time off, referral program

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience with residential work
• Ability to work as a team member
• Organization and time management skills
• Punctual, reliable, and self‑motivated
• Occasionally travel to work in other sites within Palmetto Residential Electric
• Possibly required to work overtime
• Must be physically able to perform maintenance tasks to the highest caliber, which includes but not limited to the ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds
• Must have the ability to pass a urine drug test and background check
• Must be able to provide a clean driving record
• Bilingual a plus