Service Electrician

About the role

The Service Electrician is a senior-level, largely independent field position responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and upgrading electrical systems across residential and commercial properties throughout WNY. You'll be dispatched by the Service Manager and will often serve as the sole CVM representative on site, which means your technical expertise, professionalism, and ability to communicate with customers matters as much as your craft. This is not a large-crew construction role; it's a fast-paced, customer-facing position for someone who thrives on variety, independence, and solving problems efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Respond to dispatched residential and commercial service calls across the WNY region
• Perform on-site assessment and diagnosis of electrical faults, outages, and code deficiencies
• Complete repairs, replacements, and upgrades efficiently while maintaining quality workmanship
• Perform panel upgrades, service entrance work, circuit additions, and wiring repairs
• Install GFCI/AFCI devices, outlets, switches, fixtures, and related equipment
• Complete generator hookups, transfer switch installations, and EV charging station installs
• Explain findings and recommendations clearly to customers and obtain approval before proceeding with additional scope
• Maintain an assigned company vehicle in clean, organized, and road-ready condition
• Document work performed, materials used, and time on each job accurately

Requirements

• NYS Journeyman Electrician License required, Master Electrician License a plus
• 5+ years of hands-on electrical field experience with significant time in service or maintenance work
• Demonstrated experience performing independent service calls on residential, light commercial and industrial properties
• Expert-level troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Strong customer-facing communication, ability to explain technical findings clearly to non-technical customers
• Proficiency with standard hand tools, power tools, conduit benders, and diagnostic test equipment
• OSHA 10 required within 90 days of hire; OSHA 30 a plus
• Generator or EV charging station experience a plus

Qualifications

NYS Journeyman Electrician License required, Master Electrician License a plus. 5+ years of hands-on electrical field experience with significant time in service or maintenance work. Demonstrated experience performing independent service calls on residential, light commercial and industrial properties. Expert-level troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. Strong customer-facing communication, ability to explain technical findings clearly to non-technical customers. Proficiency with standard hand tools, power tools, conduit benders, and diagnostic test equipment. OSHA 10 required within 90 days of hire; OSHA 30 a plus. Generator or EV charging station experience a plus.

Skills

• Technical expertise in electrical systems
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical issues
• Customer service and communication skills
• Proficiency with various electrical tools and equipment

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, paid time off that grows with your tenure, paid holidays, 401(k), and a profit sharing program
• Tool and boot allowance

Pay

$35.00 - $42.00 hourly (non-exempt)

Schedule

First Shift (Day)

Hours per week

40

CVM Electric Inc.

Name : CVM Electric Inc.
Online : http://CVMElectric.com

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