Licensed Electrician

Forge • Full-time • Auburndale, Massachusetts, United States • $35 - $50 / hour • 3m ago

Forge is looking for a Licensed Journeyman Electrician with substantial experience with heating and cooling systems (heat pumps specifically) and within a residential setting to join our installation team.

About Forge

At Forge, we install energy-efficient heat pumps for homeowners across Greater Boston. Our mission is to help homeowners make their homes more comfortable and sustainable while reducing energy costs.

Description

This is a leadership role in a specialized setting: you'll lead the electrical work behind residential heat pump installations — wiring equipment, running circuits, and completing panel and service upgrades — while mentoring apprentices and setting the standard for quality on every job.

You'll work as a job lead, guiding apprentices through the electrical scope of each install, troubleshooting more complex issues, and ensuring every job meets Forge's quality bar from start to finish.

Pay Range: $35–$50/hr, based on related experience, ability to mentor apprentices, ability to lead jobs independently, and quality of work.

Logistics

Service area: Metrowest and Eastern Massachusetts — you'll travel to job sites across this area daily.
Schedule: Consistent, full-time work, year-round, Monday–Friday — no on-call or after-hours rotation. We're proud to offer a stable, reliable schedule you can build a life around.
Tools & vehicle: You won't get a company van on day one — you need to show us you can crush the work first (about 2 weeks). Prove you can do the work you're signing up to do, and the van, tools, and the freedom that goes with it are yours.

What You Will Do

Lead the installation, wiring, and upgrade of electrical components and systems supporting heat pump installations
Wire a variety of heating and cooling equipment: condensers, air handlers, minisplit heads, branch boxes, heat kits, thermostats, and integrated controls
Perform and oversee panel and service upgrades
Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and mechanical faults
Read and interpret electrical layouts, schematics, and equipment submittals
Review specifications, consult technical documentation, and work with tech support to resolve product issues
Ensure compliance with electrical codes, OSHA regulations, and safety protocols across the job site
Mentor and train apprentices on-site, teaching technique, code compliance, and troubleshooting
Take ownership of job quality, timeline, and communication with project coordinators and operations managers

Qualifications & Preferred Experience

Active Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician license required
Substantial hands-on experience in electrical work specific to heat pump systems — installation, troubleshooting, and repair
Demonstrated ability to lead a job site and mentor less experienced electricians/apprentices
Strong ability to read and interpret electrical layouts, schematics, and equipment specifications
Comfortable with focused, repetitive electrical work specific to heat pump systems
Full-time availability, Monday–Friday
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Valid driver's license required
Able to pass a background check and drug test (does not screen for marijuana)
Physical requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; comfortable working in attics, basements, and crawlspaces; able to climb ladders and work in varying seasonal/outdoor conditions.

Who You Are

You work hard, efficiently, and produce quality work — quality comes first, pace is a close second
You know what good service looks and feels like to our customers, and you're extremely professional with homeowners
You lead by example — you don't need your hand held, and you can't wait to teach the next person coming up behind you
You can juggle a lot at once without dropping balls, but you know when to raise your hand and loop in the team
You stay calm when things go sideways and jump in to help fix it, even when it's not your fault — no drama
You take initiative, ask good questions, and keep sharpening your craft — even as a Journeyman

Why Choose Forge?

Career Growth: A leadership role with real influence over job quality and the development of the next generation of Forge electricians.
Competitive Compensation: We care more about your quality of work and work ethic than years of experience — pay reflects the value you bring to every job.
Employee Benefits: Health and dental insurance, a strong 401(k) match, 11 paid company holidays, personal paid time off, and more.

More About Us

Forge is on a mission to build and power the next-generation trades workforce. Based in Newton, MA, we install heat pump systems across Metrowest and Eastern Massachusetts, and we're growing fast. We're guided by four values: always add value, solve the problems, teach and learn, and build together. If you're looking for a company that invests seriously in your growth and treats the trades as a career, not just a job, you'll fit right in at Forge.

Forge is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification listed.