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Electrical Technician Trainee

IES Residential
Stafford, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/7/2027
General Job Description

Residential Electrical Technician Trainee

Location: Stafford, TX

Company: IES Residential

About The Role

IES Residential is hiring Residential Electrical Technician Trainees who are eager to build a long-term career in the skilled electrical trade. This paid trainee role combines hands-on field experience with classroom instruction, while also supporting daily operations at our Education Center.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist licensed electrical technicians with the installation, maintenance, and repair of residential electrical systems
  • Learn and follow all safety procedures, proper tool usage, and electrical building codes
  • Support job site setup, cleanup, and material handling
  • Report to the Education Center on time each workday
  • Assist with daily setup, cleanup, and general Education Center maintenance during non-class weeks
  • Maintain excellent attendance and reliability, as consistent presence is essential to success in this role


Minimum Education

None

Minimum Years Of Experience

0-2

Specific Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Strong interest in pursuing a career in the electrical trade
  • Reliable, punctual, and professional work ethic
  • Ability to follow instructions, work effectively as part of a team, and maintain an organized work environment
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation


Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

  • Prior vocational training, construction experience, or hands-on trade exposure


Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and climb for extended periods
  • Ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work in various environments, including indoors, outdoors, and in confined spaces such as attics or crawl spaces
  • Ability to work at heights using ladders or lifts
  • Manual dexterity to use hand tools, power tools, and safety equipment
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)


What We Offer

  • Paid training and mentorship in the electrical trade
  • Opportunities for career advancement and industry certifications
  • Competitive wages and benefits
  • A positive, team-oriented culture focused on growth, learning, and respect


Take the First Step Toward a Rewarding Career

Join IES Residential in Stafford, TX, and start your journey toward becoming a skilled electrical professional.

License Required

Yes

Job Locations

US-TX-Stafford

Company Overview

IES Residential, Inc. is one of the nation's largest and most respected electrical, plumbing, HVAC, solar, and cable solutions providers for single-family homes and multi-family complexes since 1973. We provide comprehensive integrated solutions that light up our world. We make homes come to life.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

  • Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it
  • Competitive Pay
  • Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
  • Company Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
  • Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
  • Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs


EEO Statement

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.

NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

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Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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Right to Work

English

Spanish

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