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Commercial Electrical Technician
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Job Type: Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire
Shift: Second Shift
Payrate: Starting at $27.00/hour depending on experience
Position Overview
A growing electrical services team is seeking an experienced commercial electrical professional to support installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities across active project sites. This role involves hands-on electrical work in commercial environments while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.
The ideal candidate will have strong field experience, the ability to interpret technical drawings, and a solid understanding of commercial electrical systems and installation practices.
\nElectrical Installation & Maintenance
- Install, maintain, and upgrade commercial electrical systems in accordance with industry standards and applicable codes
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, components, and related equipment
- Plan layouts and installation methods to support efficient operation and future service accessibility
- Perform conduit bending using hand, hydraulic, or mechanical methods as part of daily work activities
Blueprint Reading & Technical Work
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
- Utilize electrical tools and equipment including threaders, knockout punches, cable pullers, hammer drills, and compression tools
- Complete required documentation and job-related reporting accurately
Job Site & Safety Responsibilities
- Maintain clean and organized work areas, tools, and equipment
- Follow project schedules, attendance expectations, and production requirements
- Travel to local project sites as needed
- Safely perform work at heights using ladders and related access equipment
- Follow all safety procedures including lockout/tagout, confined space, and hazard communication protocols
Additional Support Activities
- Assist with mechanical-related troubleshooting involving HVAC, refrigeration, or similar systems when needed
- Participate in technical training and ongoing development programs
- Support team objectives while maintaining quality workmanship and professionalism on job sites
- Journeyman-level electrical experience with progressive field responsibility
- Background in commercial electrical installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Minimum of 4 years of commercial electrical experience preferred
- Strong understanding of electrical codes, installation standards, and safe work practices
- Ability to bend conduit and perform field installations independently
- Experience using commercial electrical tools and installation equipment
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and workplace safety
- Experience diagnosing or supporting mechanical systems such as HVAC or refrigeration equipment
- Previous experience working in fast-paced commercial construction or service environments
- Familiarity with project-based electrical work and multi-site coordination
- Completion of required safety certifications and compliance training
- Participation in company-sponsored technical and operational training programs
Why Explore This Opportunity?
This opportunity offers hands-on work within commercial electrical environments where craftsmanship, safety, and technical skill are highly valued. Ideal for electricians who enjoy field work, troubleshooting, and supporting a variety of commercial installation and maintenance projects.