JOB DETAILS

Commercial Electrician

CompanySkillforce
LocationRichmond
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 1, 2026
About The Company
We are a full-service labor contractor providing 100% guaranteed, reliable craftsmen to contractors who need them, where & when they need them, for as long as they need them. #ConstructionSolved #BuildingforTomorrow Skilled. Dependable. Guaranteed.
About the Role

Skillforce is hiring Journeyman-level Commercial Electricians for steady, ongoing commercial construction projects across the Richmond, VA metro — including schools, hospitals, and commercial buildings. We partner directly with established commercial electrical contractors, so you get consistent first-shift hours, weekly pay, and benefits. If you know commercial conduit, panels, and troubleshooting and want steady, well-paid work with a real career path, we want to talk to you today.


Pay and Schedule

• $26 to $30 per hour based on experience, weekly pay

• W-2, paid every week direct deposit

• First shift, full-time, ongoing work

• Occasional overtime when projects call for it

• Steady schedule across the Richmond metro


Commercial Electrician Responsibilities

• Bend, mount, and install conduit from prints

• Pull wire and run cable tray and supports

• Set panels, gear, devices, and fixtures

• Land terminations and make connections

• Troubleshoot commercial circuits on site

• Work alongside GCs, supervisors, and other trades on commercial builds (schools, hospitals, office/retail buildouts)


Commercial Electrician Qualifications

• 2 or more years commercial electrical work

• Read blueprints and work from prints

• Own a standard set of hand tools

• Pass a drug screen and background check

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

• Commercial fit-out or new construction a plus

• Virginia journeyman electrician license preferred, not required for all roles


Benefits

• Weekly pay

• Medical, dental, and vision available

• PTO and paid holidays

• 401(k)

• Referral bonus program

Key Skills
Commercial electrical workConduit bendingBlueprint readingTroubleshootingPanel installationWire pullingCable tray installationCircuit troubleshootingElectrical terminationsFixture installation
Categories
ConstructionTradesEnergy
Benefits
Weekly payMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offPaid holidays401(k)Referral bonus program
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Commercial Electrician will bend and install conduit, pull wire, and set panels and fixtures according to blueprints. They are also responsible for troubleshooting commercial circuits and collaborating with other trades on various construction sites.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$26 - $30
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
217
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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