Lead Commercial Electrician

Lead Commercial Electrician – Garber Electrical Contractors

Garber Electrical Contractors is seeking a dynamic Lead Commercial Electrician to join us in Dayton, OH. As the go‑to person onsite, you will oversee projects, work alongside apprentices, read and interpret blueprints, and ensure safety and quality standards are met at every turn.

Garber Electrical Contractors is an innovative leader in electrical and building technology throughout the communities we serve. We inspire our people to provide enjoyable customer solutions with confidence and reliability.

As a Lead Commercial Electrician at Garber Electrical Contractors, you will dive headfirst into a fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same. You will work onsite, collaborating with a team to bring blueprints to life and ensure projects are completed efficiently and up to code. Your role will involve supervising and guiding a group of electricians, demonstrating your expertise and fostering a culture of safety and professionalism.

To excel as a Lead Commercial Electrician at Garber Electrical Contractors, you need a blend of technical prowess, strong communication skills, and a knack for problem solving. Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints is essential, and as a supervisor your ability to lead and motivate a team is crucial to project success. A humble attitude and commitment to safety and integrity will set the tone for the entire team.

• Must possess a great can‑do attitude
• Analyze areas that need improvements
• Show good leadership skills and set good examples for your electricians
• Possess great punctuality and be ready to work at your scheduled time and for the duration
• Always have your required tools as per the tool list, be attentive to and carry out instructions, and be neat with installations
• Maintain a clean appearance (includes vehicle and maintenance)
• Possess good communication skills
• Communicate well with the Project Manager and Dispatch. If you do not understand, please ask.
• Communicate job status with PM daily or as needed
• Maintain and build relationships with all employees by working well as a team with co‑workers and show good respectful communication skills with them.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable through Garber Electric's insurance.
• Company‑issued vehicles are for business use only and personal use is prohibited without prior approval
• Must know how to read and understand blueprints
• Must have adequate knowledge of the Electrical Code (NEC)
• Must know how to troubleshoot electrical circuitry and issues
• Must have cell phone availability with proper voice mail recording for Garber Electric, email, and texting capability
• Must have a valid DL

• Three years in the commercial electrical trade
• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Must be able to perform work in all weather conditions
• Must be able to work from heights including ladders, roofs, and elevated lifts
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks such as digging trenches to lay conduit or lifting heavy objects of 75 pounds or more
• Must perform repetitive motion with hands, including hard to reach places and above head

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing – Construction

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Dayton, OH | $60,000 – $100,000 per year