Service Electrician - Denver Metro Area

ProSource; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company service vehicle

Fuel card

Paid time off

Health and retirement benefits

Continuing education and manufacturer-

Job summary

Carry The Light Electric seeks an experienced Service Electrician to diagnose, repair, install, and maintain residential and light-commercial electrical systems. This role requires strong technical ability, organization, customer focus, and the ability to work independently without constant supervision.

You will perform service calls, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure safety and quality in occupied spaces.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of electrical service, troubleshooting or field installation experience.
• Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code and standard electrical construction practices.
• Ability to read electrical plans, panel schedules, specifications, and wiring diagrams.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass background checks and drug screening.
• Experience working in occupied residential and commercial environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform residential and light-commercial electrical service calls.
• Troubleshoot failures, intermittent problems, and unsafe conditions.
• Repair/replace panels, breakers, receptacles, switches, lighting, wiring, and related equipment.
• Install dedicated circuits, EV chargers, surge protection, generators, and transfer equipment.
• Explain findings, options, pricing, and next steps to customers.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Independent work

Read electrical plans

Customer service

Time management

Safety compliance

Job description

Position Summary

CTL Companies (Carry the Light Electric) is seeking an experienced, professional Service Electrician to diagnose, repair, install, and maintain residential and light-commercial electrical systems. This is not a basic installer position. The Service Electrician must be able to walk into an unfamiliar situation, identify the real problem, explain the solution clearly, complete the work safely, and leave the customer confident in both the repair and CTL. The ideal candidate is technically strong, organized, customer-focused, and capable of working independently without constant supervision.

Primary Responsibilities

• Standard Electrical Service Technician Responsibilities
• Perform residential and light-commercial electrical service calls.
• Troubleshoot electrical failures, intermittent problems, and unsafe conditions.
• Repair and replace electrical panels, breakers, receptacles, switches, lighting, circuits, wiring, and related equipment.
• Install dedicated circuits, EV chargers, surge protection, generators, transfer equipment, and other electrical systems as assigned.
• Diagnose lighting, dimming, control, and power-quality issues.
• Evaluate existing electrical systems and identify code violations, safety concerns, and recommended upgrades.
• Develop accurate field assessments, material lists, labor estimates, and service recommendations.
• Clearly explain findings, repair options, pricing, and next steps to customers.
• Complete service documentation, photographs, time entries, material usage, and closeout notes accurately.
• Coordinate with dispatch, project management, estimating, and other CTL departments.
• Protect finished homes, furnishings, flooring, and customer property while performing work.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and properly stocked service vehicle.
• Follow all NEC requirements, local codes, OSHA regulations, and CTL safety procedures.
• Participate in an on-call or emergency service rotation when required.
• Identify legitimate opportunities for system improvements without using aggressive or dishonest sales tactics.

Required Qualifications

• Current Colorado RW or Journeyman Electrician license.
• Minimum of three years of electrical service, troubleshooting, or field installation experience.
• Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code and standard electrical construction practices.
• Proven ability to work and troubleshoot independently.
• Experience working in occupied residential and commercial environments.
• Ability to read electrical plans, panel schedules, specifications, and wiring diagrams.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass applicable background checks and drug screening.
• Ability to lift, carry, climb, kneel, crawl, and work from ladders for extended periods.
• Basic proficiency with smartphones, tablets, email, photographs, and digital service documentation.

Preferred Experience

• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Service upgrades and electrical panel replacement.
• Generator and automatic transfer switch installation.
• EV charger installation.
• Whole-home surge protection and backup-power systems.
• Lighting controls, smart dimmers, and automated electrical systems.
• Residential remodeling and luxury custom-home environments.
• Commercial tenant improvements and electrical maintenance.
• Low-voltage, automation, networking, or audiovisual systems.
• Installation, replacement, and repair of electrical devices.
• Estimating additional work directly from field conditions.

Core Traits

• Problem Solver
• Customer Professional
• Self-Directed
• Detail-Oriented
• Honest
• Accountable

Performance Expectations

The Service Electrician will be expected to:

• Arrive on time and prepared.
• Diagnose problems efficiently and accurately.
• Provide clear recommendations before proceeding with additional work.
• Complete repairs safely and professionally.
• Minimize callbacks and repeat visits.
• Maintain complete and accurate service records.
• Protect company tools, vehicles, materials, and customer property.
• Communicate delays, complications, and additional needs immediately with the customer and supervisors.
• Consistently deliver a level of service that shows a high level of professionalism and generates repeat business and customer satisfaction.

Compensation and Benefits

CTL Companies offers competitive compensation based on licensing, experience, technical ability, length of employment, and demonstrated performance.

Benefits may include

• Company service vehicle.
• Fuel card.
• Paid time off.
• Health and retirement benefits.
• Continuing education and manufacturer training.
• Opportunities for advancement into lead service, estimating, project management, electrical design, or operations leadership.

Work Environment

This is a field-based position serving residential and commercial customers throughout CTL’s service area. Work may include occupied homes, luxury residences, commercial facilities, remodels, finished spaces, crawlspaces, attics, exterior locations, and active construction sites. Professional appearance, respectful communication, clean workmanship, and protection of customer property are mandatory.

About Carry The Light

Since 1986, Carry the Light provides professional electrical, lighting, automation, audiovisual, networking, security, shading, and technology solutions for residential and commercial clients. Our service electricians represent the company directly in customers’ homes and businesses. We expect technical excellence, honest communication, clean work, and solutions—not excuses.