Service Electrician

Caldwell Electric; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldwell Electric in Gainesville, GA is seeking an experienced Service Electrician to join our team. The role focuses on troubleshooting, service work, and small electrical projects in commercial and industrial environments.

Day to day, you’ll diagnose motor starters, troubleshoot VFDs and PLC communication issues, and work on lighting circuits while staying adaptable and focused on safety. A collaborative, problem‑solving mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of electrical field installation experience.
• Experience in commercial and industrial electrical systems.
• Strong conduit bending and installation experience.
• Solid understanding of circuits and electrical wiring fundamentals.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting and motor starters/controls.
• Experience with instrumentation and controls.
• Willingness to work overtime and participate in on‑call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical systems in commercial and industrial facilities.
• Diagnose and repair issues involving motors, drives, controls, and lighting circuits.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Bend and install conduit and run new circuits when required.
• Assist with small installation projects and service upgrades.
• Communicate professionally with customers while on job sites.
• Follow electrical codes, safety regulations, and company standards.
• Work collaboratively with other trades on the job site.
• Document service work and communicate findings with supervisors.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Motor troubleshooting

Conduit bending

PLC communication

VFDs

Customer communication

Education

Electrical Journeyman License

Tools

VFDs

Conduit bender

Multimeter

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Service Electrician to join our team. This position focuses on troubleshooting, service work, and small electrical projects in commercial and industrial environments.

In our service department, no two days are the same. Every day brings a different challenge. Some days may involve troubleshooting a quick issue, while others may turn into multi-day projects.

You may be diagnosing a motor starter failure, troubleshooting a VFD that is not communicating with a PLC, tracking down a lighting circuit issue, or assisting with a small installation project.

We are looking for someone who is adaptable, willing to learn new skills, and able to think outside the box to solve problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical systems in commercial and industrial facilities


• Diagnose and repair issues involving motors, drives, controls, and lighting circuits


• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment


• Bend and install conduit and run new circuits when required


• Assist with small installation projects and service upgrades


• Communicate professionally with customers while on job sites


• Follow electrical codes, safety regulations, and company standards


• Work collaboratively with other trades on the job site


• Document service work and communicate findings with supervisors


• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

To be successful in this role, candidates should have strong commercial or industrial field experience and troubleshooting ability.

• Minimum 5 years of electrical field installation experience


• Experience in commercial and/or industrial electrical systems


• Strong experience with conduit bending and installation


• Solid understanding of circuits and electrical wiring fundamentals


• Experience with electrical troubleshooting and mechanical systems


• Experience with instrumentation and controls


• Ability to troubleshoot motor starters, VFDs, PLC communication issues, and lighting circuits


• Willingness to work overtime and participate in an on-call rotation


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety


• Good communication skills with team members, customers, and other trades

Why Join our Team

• Competitive pay based on experience


• Consistent, year-round work


• Opportunities to develop additional skills


• Variety of projects and challenging troubleshooting work


• Supportive team environment