Free electrician job description template
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Electrician
About the job
[Business name] is hiring an Electrician who installs, maintains and repairs wiring, lighting and electrical systems safely and to code. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Read blueprints and technical diagrams
- Install and maintain wiring, control and lighting systems
- Inspect electrical components such as transformers and circuit breakers
- Identify electrical problems using testing devices
- Repair or replace wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand and power tools
- Follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code
- Direct and train [apprentices or helpers], if applicable
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Electrical experience or willingness to start as an apprentice
- Electrician's license [required in your state, if applicable]
- Valid driver's license [if driving a company vehicle]
Nice to have
- Journeyman license
- Experience in [residential, commercial or service work]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Brightline Electric, a six-person residential electrical contractor.
Brightline Electric is hiring a Journeyman Electrician for residential remodels and service calls (Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. start). You'll run circuits, replace panels, troubleshoot outages and work with one apprentice. Your state journeyman license is required; we provide the truck, tools and a daily schedule.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What an electrician does
An electrician installs, maintains and repairs wiring, lighting and electrical systems safely and to code. Typical duties include:
- Read blueprints and technical diagrams
- Install and maintain wiring, control and lighting systems
- Inspect electrical components such as transformers and circuit breakers
- Identify electrical problems using testing devices
- Repair or replace wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand and power tools
- Follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
Most electricians learn through an apprenticeship, though some first attend a technical school. Most states require electricians to be licensed, and requirements vary by state, so check with your state licensing board.
Training: Apprenticeship, usually combining paid on-the-job work with classroom instruction.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Electricians.
How much does an electrician make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Do I have to hire a licensed electrician?
Most states require electricians to be licensed, and the rules differ by state. Whether the person you hire must hold the license, or whether it can be held by the business, depends on where you work. Check with your state licensing board before you post.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.