What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Electrician position at Generac?
Benefits
Job Requirements
CDS Home Services is a leading provider of home standby generator installation and service across Maryland, Eastern PA, Northern VA, and Delaware. Since 2004, we’ve installed over 10,000 generators and partner with top brands like Generac, Kohler, Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Costco. Our growing services also include EV charger installation and residential electrical work.
Why Join CDS?
This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role at an established company and make it your own. With over 20 years of growth, a loyal customer base, and partnerships with some of the biggest retailers in the country, CDS provides the platform, the team, and the support you need to build something exceptional. If you’re an electrician who thinks like a business owner, leads with excellence, and takes pride in developing others, we want to hear from you.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Master Electrician to lead field operations and drive business performance. This is a hands-on leadership role with full ownership of P&L, operations, estimating, and team development. You’ll lead a team of 8–12 electricians, serve as license holder across multiple states, and act as a key technical and business leader.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Field Oversight
Licenses & Certifications
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Requirements
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance
- Company-paid Life/AD&D
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match (100% vested immediately)
- Generous PTO your birthday off
- Ongoing training, development, and advancement opportunities
- Competitive pay
- Company vehicle fuel card provided
- Safe Driver Bonus (paid quarterly once eligible)
- Weekly on call bonus (for any weeks scheduled on call)
- Emergency on call pay (double pay for work completed on call)
CDS Home Services is a leading provider of home standby generator installation and service across Maryland, Eastern PA, Northern VA, and Delaware. Since 2004, we’ve installed over 10,000 generators and partner with top brands like Generac, Kohler, Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Costco. Our growing services also include EV charger installation and residential electrical work.
Why Join CDS?
This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role at an established company and make it your own. With over 20 years of growth, a loyal customer base, and partnerships with some of the biggest retailers in the country, CDS provides the platform, the team, and the support you need to build something exceptional. If you’re an electrician who thinks like a business owner, leads with excellence, and takes pride in developing others, we want to hear from you.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Master Electrician to lead field operations and drive business performance. This is a hands-on leadership role with full ownership of P&L, operations, estimating, and team development. You’ll lead a team of 8–12 electricians, serve as license holder across multiple states, and act as a key technical and business leader.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Field Oversight
- Ensure all work meets code, safety, and quality standards
- Oversee field execution, inspections, and complex troubleshooting
- Serve as license of record and support permitting
- Lead, mentor, and develop electricians and apprentices
- Set performance expectations and build a culture of accountability
- Establish standardized processes and best practices
- Support estimating, site assessments, and pricing accuracy
- Partner with customers to provide technical expertise and drive sales
- Identify upsell opportunities and improve close rates
- Own P&L performance including revenue, margins, and job costing
- Track estimate vs. actual results and drive profitability improvements
- Report on performance, risks, and operational priorities
Licenses & Certifications
- Active Master Electrician license (MD required; VA, PA, DE preferred or obtainable)
- Valid driver’s license
- Generac/Kohler certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
- P&L responsibility in electrical, trades, or home services
- Strong estimating, job costing, and margin management experience
- Proven leadership of electrical field teams
- Experience scaling or managing operations in a fast-paced environment
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong accountability
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Highly organized with a focus on quality and compliance
- Willingness to travel across MD, PA, VA, and DE (60–75%)
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.