Residential Service/Install Electrician

Job Title: Residential Service/Install Electrician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrician to join our growing Electrical department. This role focuses on residential service upgrades, diagnostics, and generator installations, with occasional light commercial work. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical diagnostics and troubleshooting for residential systems.
• Install and upgrade electrical panels, wiring, and circuits according to code.
• Install and maintain backup generators and related systems.
• Ensure compliance with NEC and local electrical codes during all installations.
• Maintain accurate service records and communicate effectively with clients.
• Provide recommendations for energy efficiency and system improvements.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in electrical, conduit, and wiring tasks.
• Expertise in troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Experience with residential service installations and upgrades.
• Ability to install and maintain generators.
• Knowledge of construction, blueprint reading, and conduit bending.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to run conduit and perform wire pulling.
• Familiarity with NEC and local electrical codes.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that offers direct hire opportunities, comprehensive health benefits, and access to a company vehicle. Benefit from opportunities to earn commissions, participate in a 401k plan, and enjoy paid time off.

Work Environment

Work hours are Monday to Friday from 7am to 4pm, with the possibility to work weekends and be part of an on-call schedule. The role involves working in and around residential homes.

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $65000.00/yr.

company vehicle, 401k, health insurance

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.