Journeyman Maintenance Electrician
Quality Support Services
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Job Description
JOURNEYMAN MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN
Must be skilled, fully trained tradesperson who performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work on equipment, machinery, or facilities-typically after completing an apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preventive maintenance: Inspect and service equipment to prevent failures
- Repairs: Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic issues
- Troubleshooting: Identify root causes of equipment problems
- Installation: Set up and test new machinery or systems
- Safety compliance: Follow OSHA and company safety standards
- Documentation: Record maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
- Mechanical and electrical systems (motors, conveyors, PLCs, etc.)
- Blueprint and schematic reading
- Use of hand and power tools
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Basic computer or CMMS (maintenance software) skills
REQUIREMENTS
- Completed apprenticeship, trade school, or several years of experience
- Journeyman certification (in some trades/regions)
- Ability to work shifts, including nights or weekends
- Physical ability for lifting, climbing, and standing for long periods
TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENTS
- Warehouses and distribution centers
- Manufacturing plants
- Commercial buildings or facilities
- Utilities and industrial settings
This position is expected to work primarily in industrial settings, professionalism, adherence to safety protocols, and "team player" is an essential requirement for this position
PAY
$30.00 - $35.00 per hour (DOE)
BENEFITS
- 401(k) available
- PTO
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
What Most Electricians Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Electrical work in Texas is licensed by the state. You begin as a registered apprentice, accumulate thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician, and pass an exam to reach journeyman, then master. A posting that says electrician may want a specific tier, so check which license the role expects. Pay is hourly and climbs sharply with each license step. Service and low-voltage specialties sometimes add performance pay on top.
The work splits into residential, commercial, and industrial, and each feels different. Residential service means troubleshooting panels, outlets, and fixtures in occupied homes. Commercial and new construction lean on conduit bending, blueprint reading, and rough-in on a schedule. Safety is constant. You lock out circuits, test before you touch, and follow code to the letter because inspectors check the work. Demand in the Houston metro stays strong with new building, solar tie-ins, and EV charger installs, so skilled hands rarely sit idle.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Most days open with a job packet or a service route. You review the scope, pull materials, and set up a safe work area. Service electricians spend the day diagnosing dead circuits, replacing breakers, adding outlets, and correcting wiring that failed an inspection. You test voltage, trace faults, and confirm every connection is tight and grounded.
On new construction the rhythm is different. You bend and run conduit, pull wire, mount boxes, and set panels to the plan. Rough-in has to pass inspection before walls close, so accuracy and code knowledge matter more than speed. You coordinate with other trades sharing the site and keep your runs clean. Documentation closes out the day. You mark panels, note circuits, and record what was installed. The job mixes physical work, careful measurement, and steady problem solving, and a single miss can mean a failed inspection or a callback.
What Electricians Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Electricians).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $28.45/hr.
Becoming a Licensed Electrician in Texas
Electrical work is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. You start as a registered apprentice and log thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician. With enough documented hours you test for journeyman, and after more experience you sit for the master electrician exam. A master can hold or serve as the responsible party for a contractor license. Specialties like low-voltage and sign electrician have their own licenses. Every step ties to hours and a passing exam, so track your time from day one.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Apprentice Electrician $47,237/yr
Register with the state and log paid hours under a licensed electrician.
- 2 Journeyman Electrician $59,176/yr
Pass the exam and wire installs and service with limited supervision.
- 3 Master Electrician $73,715/yr
Top tier. Design systems, pull permits, and oversee journeymen.
- 4 Estimator / Foreman $73,715/yr
Bid projects and lead crews on commercial and industrial jobs.
- 5 Electrical Contractor $84,469/yr
Hold the contractor license and run your own electrical business.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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