Electrician

VMA Electric Inc. • Full-time • Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States • $35 - $56 / hour • 4d ago

Licensed Lead Electricians & Foremen (Residential, Commercial & Service)

About VMA Electric
VMA Electric is a family-owned electrical contracting firm serving Central Massachusetts. Our mission is to provide exceptional service that ensures long-term client loyalty while fostering a work environment dedicated to the personal, professional, and financial advancement of our team members. We are committed to a high-performance culture that values our employees as individuals. Our operations and hiring practices are guided by our core values: being Customer-Focused, Results-Driven, Process-Driven, and Collaborative. We seek dedicated professionals who embody these principles to join our growing organization.

Position Overview

We are seeking licensed Journeyman Electricians with a range of experience to fill critical field leadership roles across our growing divisions. Whether your expertise lies in high-end residential projects, complex commercial construction, or fast-paced service and troubleshooting, we have a leadership track for you. We are hiring for the following tiers:

Residential Lead Electrician: Responsible for executing residential projects (new construction, renovations, service upgrades) to high code standards while mentoring apprentices.
Construction Lead Electrician: Responsible for executing commercial and residential construction projects to scope, schedule, and labor budget.
Electrical Foreman: Our highest field leader in the Construction Division, responsible for running large crews, managing project margins, and executing complex commercial and residential builds.

Performance Objectives & Key Responsibilities

Field Leadership: Open every workday with a focused crew goal meeting covering daily targets, assignments, and safety protocols.
Execution Excellence: Deliver craftsmanship that meets NEC requirements, ensuring a first-attempt inspection pass rate of at least 95%.
Administrative Discipline: Maintain accurate daily job reports in CRM software, documenting crew hours, materials installed, and task progress milestones.
Proactive Planning: Manage running material lists and coordinate with Field Logistics to eliminate last-minute orders and avoid project delays.
Apprentice Mentorship: Actively teach, develop, and sign off on daily activity reports for assigned apprentices in real-time.
Client & GC Relations: Maintain professional, cooperative relationships with homeowners, general contractors, and site superintendents.
Service & Upsell Tracking: Identify out-of-scope work or changed conditions immediately, reporting them to leadership for authorization and sourcing potential upsell opportunities.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

License: Valid Massachusetts Electrician license is strictly required.
Certifications: OSHA 10 required for Residential roles; OSHA 30 required (or obtained within 90 days) for Construction and Foreman roles.
Experience Tiers:
Lead Electrician Roles: Minimum 3-4 years of residential or commercial electrical construction/service experience required.
Foreman Role: Minimum 5 years of electrical construction experience with a proven track record of leading larger field crews on active sites required.
Technical Proficiency: Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, electrical plans, and technical project estimates.
Logistics: Valid Massachusetts driver's license with a clean driving record required.
Software: Experience with CRM software, time tracking, or field management platforms preferred.

Physical Requirements

Regularly lift and carry tools, materials, and equipment up to 75 lbs.
Work at heights on ladders and scaffolding, as well as in confined spaces, attics, and crawl spaces.
Sustained physical activity throughout the workday in varying Central Massachusetts weather conditions.

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

We offer an exceptional compensation package designed to support your personal, professional, and financial advancement:

Competitive weekly pay with a clear career advancement path.
Incentive & Upsell Opportunities (with lucrative incentive tiers structured particularly across our Service Division).
70-80% employer-paid health insurance.
401(k) with a 4% company match.
Colonial Life Insurance Policy ($15K).
Paid Time Off (PTO) and 6 paid holidays.
Tuition and Tool reimbursement programs.
Company vehicle, uniform, and PPE provided.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, VMA Electric recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.

Pay: $35.00 - $56.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week

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