Master Electrician

Job Description

Ready to build your future? We're Groundworks, North America's leading foundation repair and water management specialist. We're more than a company - we're a team driven by purpose. As a Top Workplace, we're looking for top talent to fuel our mission: to protect, repair, and improve our customers’ greatest asset – their home.

But what makes us a great place to work? Here, you'll find real career growth, comprehensive and affordable benefits, a culture that values hard work and innovation, and company ownership equity. Whether you’re starting your career or looking for your next big move, we offer hands-on training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact every day.

The Master Electrician plays a critical leadership role in supporting our foundation repair, crawlspace encapsulation, and basement waterproofing operations. This position is responsible for the expert installation, servicing, and inspection of electrical systems that power moisture control equipment such as sump pumps, dehumidifiers, and lighting in residential environments. The Master Electrician ensures all work meets or exceeds state and local electrical codes, leads apprentices and journeymen in the field, and upholds the highest standards of safety and craftsmanship.

Duties and Responsibilities

Design, install, and inspect dedicated circuits for sump pumps, dehumidifiers, and other moisture mitigation systems.

Mount and wire lighting systems, outlets, switches, and GFCIs in crawlspaces and basements with precision and code compliance.

Conduct advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics of electrical systems, resolving complex issues efficiently.

Ensure all electrical installations meet NEC standards and local building codes; maintain compliance documentation.

Lead and mentor electrical apprentices and journeymen, providing hands-on instruction and supervision.

Collaborate with waterproofing and encapsulation teams to coordinate electrical integration into broader system installations.

Perform comprehensive safety assessments and implement corrective actions to mitigate electrical hazards.

Maintain detailed records of work performed, materials used, and inspections completed.

Communicate professionally with homeowners, project managers, and team members regarding scope, progress, and safety.

Serve as a technical authority on electrical systems and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

It is an essential function of this job that the employee regularly and reliably reports to work on time each working day.

Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.

Qualifications

Valid Master (or state equivalent) Electrical license issued by the state where the work will be performed, required

Minimum of 4 years of experience with residential electrical installation, repair, and service experience required

Experience with waterproofing systems and encapsulation methods preferred

Must have a valid, non-restrictive driver’s license and meet requirements to become an approved driver

Ability to work in crawl spaces, basements, and other confined or damp environments

Extensive knowledge of local and state building codes and standards

You must be proficient working with computer software and be detail oriented, focused, and a team player

Ability to follow company policies and procedures, as well as observe safety guidelines and procedures

OSHA 30 Safety Certification preferred

Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training preferred.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to various Groundworks locations as needed.

Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed on construction/job sites with exposure to machinery, electrical hazards, and varying weather conditions.

Standard work hours with potential for overtime, emergency calls, and flexible scheduling to meet project demands.

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and strict adherence to safety protocols is mandatory.

Physically demanding role requiring standing, climbing, and handling electrical equipment and tools.

What We Provide

Competitive Pay

Employee Company Ownership Opportunities

Industry Leading Training Programs

Leadership Development and Career Growth Tracks

Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits Package

Top Workplace with Award Winning Culture

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Our Tribe

As the nation’s largest privately held foundation services company, we do things differently than the typical contractor. We live up to our word and the exceptional service our customers have come to expect from us. It’s the Groundworks difference.

Our strength does not lie in our numbers, but in our people and their experience and expertise. We are a nationwide family of visionaries who put our customers first and set out to accomplish what no other foundation repair company has ever accomplished before.

Today, with more than 5000 employees in 61 locations, Groundworks is the nation’s leading and fastest-growing foundation services company. The combined companies have helped over 1 million homeowners protect and repair their most valuable asset, their home.

Full-time