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Job Description
Join the Team at Mr. Electric of NW Houston as Our Next Licensed Journeyman Electrician or Residential Wireman!
Are you an experienced Journeyman Electrician or Residential Wireman looking for a rewarding opportunity with an industry leader? Since 1994, Mr. Electric has been recognized for delivering top-notch residential and light commercial electrical services across the nation. Today, we are a local, veteran-owned, family business operating the 3rd largest Mr. Electric franchise in the world - and we are on a mission to become the absolute best. We offer a workplace culture that is professional, respectful, laid-back, and fun, built on four core values: integrity, accountability, empowerment, and community. If this sounds like the team for you, read on!
What's In It for You?
- High Earning Potential: Full-time position with realistic first-year earnings of $100,000-150,000 (depending on performance).
- Home Dispatched: Stocked company vehicle provided— dispatch straight from your home each morning.
- Tech-Forward Tools: Company iPad and advanced software provided to keep you organized and efficient.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental insurance plans for your family and budget.
- Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match Company-Paid Life Insurance.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) 6 Paid Holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day).
- Career Growth: Company-funded training programs to help you earn advanced electrical licenses.
Why Work with Mr. Electric?
"It's a place where you're going to feel like you belong. A place where you feel respected, and where you respect your teammates."
- Clear Career Pathways: As we grow, you grow. Move from an experienced service pro into a Team Lead, Branch Manager, or beyond.
- A Culture of Mutual Respect: Our owners and office staff treat our field technicians like their customers. We show each other mutual respect every day.
- Pride in Your Craft: Work alongside other top-notch journeymen, learn from their experiences, and feel great knowing you are keeping local families safe.
What We're Seeking
- Licensing: Valid Texas Electrical License (Residential Wireman or Journeyman's License).
- Experience 3–5 years of residential electrical experience, with a strong focus on troubleshooting and service (light commercial experience is a plus!).
- Quality Craftsmanship: Clean, top-tier work executed strictly to NEC code on every single job.
- Professional Presence: A tidy, well-groomed appearance with a clean, neat uniform (tucked in!).
- Mindset: A positive, proactive attitude; able to work autonomously while following our best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Field Operations: Work independently out of your provided service van to install, maintain, and repair residential wiring, control systems, and lighting.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose electrical issues using appropriate testing devices; inspect transformers and circuit breakers for faults.
- Customer Connection: Provide excellent, clear communication with homeowners, offering options and solutions so they can choose what's best for their home.
- Van Management: Keep your assigned service van clean, organized, and properly stocked; conduct quarterly material inventories.
- Process & Execution: Consistently follow Mr. Electric's proven system to deliver exceptional results and elevate your own performance.
Our Values: What Drives Us
- We make people safer. No safety issue goes unshared. If you care deeply about electrical safety, you'll thrive here.
- We keep our commitments. We say what we'll do and do what we say—for both our customers and our employees.
- We fly in formation. We drive independent vans, but we win as a team. Our shared systems and training give us the structure to excel.
- We're driven to win. We challenge and support every teammate to hit their personal and professional goals, lifting the whole team to
Ready to level up your career? If you are a licensed Texas Journeyman or Residential Wireman who wants stability, local work, great pay, and real respect without the constant travel, apply today! You'll be glad you did. Mr. Electric of NW Houston is an equal opportunity employer.
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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