About this role
Local commercial service role in Columbus, OH for a skilled electrician focused on troubleshooting, maintenance, and installations across commercial sites. You’ll handle service calls, preventive maintenance, and system upgrades on lighting, controls, and distribution equipment. This is a hands-on, full-time role with a primarily day shift schedule and occasional on-call or emergency work. Ideal candidates are journeyman-level electricians comfortable reading schematics, selecting and installing overcurrent devices, and maintaining HVAC control circuits and motors.
What you'll do
- Respond to service calls and troubleshoot commercial electrical systems (lighting, controls, distribution).
- Install, maintain, and repair distribution equipment including panels, breakers, and transformers.
- Diagnose and repair control circuits, motor starters, and HVAC control components.
- Install and maintain commercial lighting systems, fixtures, and controls.
- Select and install appropriate overcurrent protection devices and verify amp loads.
- Complete job documentation, perform safety checks, and communicate status with site contacts.
What we're looking for
- Journeyman-level electrician with commercial service experience.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot controls, motors, and electrical distribution systems.
- Experience installing and maintaining commercial lighting and overcurrent devices.
- Comfortable reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and performing amp/load calculations.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local service calls.
- Able to perform physical work: climb ladders, lift equipment, and work in varied site conditions.
Qualifications
- Journeyman electrician license (required)
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- OSHA-10 (or OSHA-30 preferred)
- NFPA 70E / arc-flash training (preferred)
- CPR/First Aid (preferred)
- Ability to pass background check and drug screen
What we offer
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance and fuel card for service work
- Tool allowance or reimbursement for trade tools
- Paid training and certification reimbursement
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