Lead Commercial Electrician; Journeyman

About this role

Lead Commercial Electrician (Journeyman) needed for commercial projects across Orlando and Central Florida. This is a full-time, steady role running crews and delivering high-quality electrical installations in hotels, restaurants, theme parks, and other commercial facilities. You'll lead teams of apprentices, read blueprints, follow the NEC, plan daily work, and troubleshoot systems on site. Pay is $26-$32/hr depending on experience, with employer-paid medical, optional dental/vision, PTO and paid holidays.

This role is for hands-on leaders who bring reliable skills, tools, and a commitment to safety and quality.

What you'll doLead and supervise crews of 2-10 apprentices and electricians on commercial job sites

Install, test, and maintain commercial electrical systems and wiring methods per NEC and project specs

Read and interpret blueprints, plans, and technical drawings to lay out work and materials

Plan daily activities, track crew productivity, schedule material deliveries, and coordinate inspections

Troubleshoot electrical systems, identify faults, and perform repairs on lighting, distribution, and controls

Enforce safety procedures, keep jobsite clean, and document work/as-built changes

What we're looking for Journeyman-level experience with a strong commercial background

Minimum 5 years leading commercial electrical projects or acting as a foreman

Solid knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and commercial wiring methods

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, single-line drawings, and load calculations

Valid driver's license with clean driving history; must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

Must provide a full set of electrician tools, be physically able to perform job duties, and have a smartphone/tablet for time entry

Qualifications

Journeyman license or equivalent journeyman-level experience5+ years supervising or leading commercial electrical crews

Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Able to pass drug screen and criminal background check

Full set of electrician hand and power tools and a personal smartphone or tablet for time entry

English required;
Spanish or other language skills a plus

What we offer

Pay $26-$32 per hour based on experience
100% employer-paid medical insurance for employee; dental & vision available at competitive rates

Paid Time Off (accrual begins after probation; approx. two weeks/year) and paid holidays

Steady, full-time commercial work across Orlando/Central Florida with room to grow Direct crew leadership role with hands-on work and consistent weekly hours

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