Commercial Electrician - $28-$50/hr | Journeyman & Lead Levels | Starts ASAP (east bay / oakland / berkeley / san jose)
compensation: $28-$55/hr DOE
employment type: full-time
experience level: mid-senior level
job title: Commercial Electrician / Journeyman / Lead
Established Bay Area C-10 Contractor - 25 Years Strong
We are a 25-year-old C-10 licensed electrical contractor with a strong portfolio of commercial and retail projects across the Bay Area. We have immediate openings for experienced commercial electricians on a fast-track project starting next week. This is NOT a gig - we are building a core crew for ongoing commercial work.
WHO WE NEED
- Journeyman-level electricians with 3+ years of hands-on COMMERCIAL experience
- Lead electricians with 5+ years who can read prints, run layout, and direct a crew
- People who show up on time, work clean, and know the difference between commercial and residential
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- EMT and rigid conduit installation, wire pulls, and terminations
- Branch circuit modifications, panel work, and equipment connections
- Lighting installation, controls, and dimming systems
- Working from blueprints and electrical drawings in occupied commercial spaces
- Coordinating with GCs, inspectors, and other trades
- Maintaining a safe, professional job site (OSHA compliance required)
WHAT WE PAY
- $28-$35/hr for solid journeyman-level electricians
- $35-$45/hr for experienced electricians who can run tasks independently
- $45-$55/hr for lead engineer/foremen who can read prints, manage crews, and coordinate with GCs
- Night work at a higher rate.
- Weekly pay
WHAT YOU GET
- Full-time, W-2 employment (NOT 1099)
- Paid sick leave
- 10 PTO days per year (accrued)
- 8 paid holidays
- Steady commercial work - not a one-off gig
- Professional crew, organized job sites, clear expectations
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
- 3+ years of COMMERCIAL electrical experience (residential-only does not qualify)
- Valid CA driver's license and clean driving record, legally authorized to work
- Reliable transportation to job sites across the Bay Area
- Your own hand tools
- Professional appearance and attitude
- Ability to start immediately
NICE TO HAVE
- Lift certifications (boom, scissor)
- Experience with lighting controls, LED retrofits, or retail TI work
- Blueprint reading and layout experience
- Bilingual English/Spanish
HOW TO APPLY
Reply to this post with ALL of the following:
- Your full name and phone number
- Years of commercial electrical experience
- Brief summary of your last 2-3 commercial jobs (company, scope, your role)
- Your desired hourly rate
- Your availability to start
- Attach a resume
Qualified candidates will be contacted within 24 hours for a phone interview.
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