Residential Electrical Installer
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$30+/Hour + Bonus | 100% Paid Benefits | No Weekends
About Mel Carr Electric
Good electricians deserve a good place to work.
Mel Carr Electric has been serving homeowners throughout the Capital Region for 50 years. We've earned more than 1,800 five-star Google reviews and have been recognized as the Times Union Best Electrician.
We're not trying to hire a whole crew. We're looking for a great Residential Electrical Installer who takes pride in their work and wants to become part of ours.
Compensation & Benefits
$30+/hour plus bonus, with bonuses for installs that are completed on time, pass inspection, and result in no callbacks. Our base pay increases over time with cost-of-living raises and rewards long-term employees.
100% company-paid benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Plus:
401(k) with a 4% company match
2 weeks paid vacation your first year
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Ongoing professional training and development
Referral program
Safety equipment provided
Steady, year-round work
What You'll Do
Complete residential electrical installations for homeowners throughout the Capital Region
Finish full-day install projects on schedule
Work safely, follow code, and make sure every job passes inspection
Get the job right the first time, with no callbacks
Communicate professionally with homeowners and treat every customer's home with respect
Keep a clean, organized jobsite
We Take Quality Seriously
We want electricians who take pride in their work: working safely, following code, paying attention to the details, and keeping a clean jobsite. At Mel Carr Electric, quality isn't just whether something works when you leave. It's how the entire job was done.
Flat wires. Straight runs. Vertical screws.
What We're Looking For
Journeyman-level electrician or higher. New York has no statewide electrical license, so we're looking for that level of skill and experience. Union journeyman card holders are welcome.
2-3+ years residential electrical installation experience
Solid understanding of residential electrical systems and code requirements
Pride in clean, professional workmanship
The right personality for residential work and working in customers' homes
Willing to learn and be part of a team with a great culture
Valid driver's license
Live within about an hour of our Albany shop
Schedule
Full-time, Monday–Friday. No weekends.
Why Mel Carr Electric?
We believe in supporting one another, treating people with respect, doing the right thing, and giving good employees the tools and opportunity to build a long-term career. It's important to us that the job is the right fit for both you and us.
If that sounds like the kind of company you've been looking for, we'd like to hear from you.
Work Location: In person, 6 Highland Ave, Albany, NY 12205, serving the Capital Region
