Residential Lead Journeyman

Job Description

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Electrical Journeyman is a working foreman who leads a crew of electricians and apprentices in the installation of electrical systems for new single-family homes. The role combines leadership responsibilities with hands-on electrical work. The Journeyman ensures work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with IES Residential standards, project specifications, and applicable codes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Crew Operations : Oversee and participate in daily electrical tasks including layout, rough-in, and trim-out phases of residential new construction.

Ensure Code Compliance : Perform and inspect work in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), local regulations, and project blueprints.

Safety Oversight : Enforce all IES Residential safety protocols and OSHA requirements on-site.

Troubleshooting & Diagnostics : Identify and resolve electrical issues accurately to prevent delays or rework.

Mentorship : Provide on-the-job training, guidance, and support to apprentices and less experienced electricians.

Communication : Coordinate effectively with project managers, superintendents, builders, and team members regarding job progress, changes, or issues.

Documentation : Maintain accurate timekeeping, work orders, material usage, and daily production logs.

Quality Assurance : Ensure installations are completed to IES quality standards and ready for inspection within project timelines.

Jobsite Management : Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Experience : Minimum of 4 years in residential electrical installation with at least 1 year in a leadership or crew lead role.

Licensure : Current Texas Residential Wireman or Journeyman Electrician license required.

Knowledge : Strong understanding of NEC, blueprint reading, material takeoffs, and residential wiring practices.

Skills : Excellent troubleshooting, leadership, and communication skills.

Requirements : Must pass background check and drug screening. Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.

Must be able to stand, walk, bend, crouch, and climb ladders for extended periods.

Must be comfortable working in outdoor construction environments in Texas weather conditions.

Compensation : Hourly pay based on experience and licensure level. Piece Rate may apply to the position.