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Job Title: Handyman / Residential Electrician

Job Description

This full-time Handyman / Residential Electrician role supports high-end custom home renovations, additions, and ground-up residential construction projects throughout the Peninsula and South Bay, from Palo Alto to San Jose, CA. You will work in occupied luxury residences, performing a mix of electrical, carpentry, and general construction tasks while maintaining exceptional standards of craftsmanship, cleanliness, and customer service. The position is ideal for a versatile "jack of all trades" with broad construction knowledge and a strong residential electrical experience who can work independently and represent the company professionally in clients’ homes.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain residential electrical systems in remodels, additions, and new construction projects.
• Perform both rough and finish electrical work, including wiring, panel connections, and final trim in high-end homes.
• Install lighting systems such as recessed lighting, switches, outlets, dimmers, ceiling fans, chandeliers, and specialty fixtures.
• Read and interpret electrical plans, schematics, and specifications to execute work accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with applicable codes, safety standards, and best practices for residential installations.
• Diagnose electrical issues, identify root causes, and provide effective, safe solutions.
• Perform light to moderate carpentry, including framing, trim, and finish work as needed on residential projects.
• Handle general handyman tasks such as minor plumbing, drywall installation and repair, painting, and other small repairs.
• Assist with construction punch lists and project closeouts, ensuring all items are completed to a high standard.
• Coordinate daily activities and project details with project managers, subcontractors, and homeowners to keep work on schedule.
• Maintain organized, clean, and safe job sites, with particular care and respect for occupied luxury residences.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively across electrical and general construction tasks.
• Work independently, manage your own tasks, and prioritize work with minimal supervision.
• Interact respectfully and professionally with homeowners, designers, architects, and other trades on site.
• Support occasional commercial projects with similar electrical and handyman responsibilities as required.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of residential electrical experience.
• Strong understanding of residential wiring methods, lighting systems, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated experience working on residential remodels and/or custom home projects.
• Ability to safely use a variety of hand and power tools for electrical and construction work.
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-service-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to pass pre-employment compliance and drug screening.
• Proficiency with electrical wiring, outlet boxes, conduit, and related components.
• Capability to read and work from electrical schematics and construction documents.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician experience or completion of an electrical apprenticeship.
• Experience working in luxury residential construction environments.
• Knowledge of multiple trades, including carpentry, drywall, painting, light plumbing, and finish work.
• Familiarity with smart-home systems, low-voltage systems, and specialty lighting controls.
• Experience with both low-voltage and high-voltage electrical work.
• Exposure to HVAC-related tasks in residential settings.
• Ability to perform detailed troubleshooting across electrical and general construction issues.
• Professional, well-groomed, and personable presentation when working in clients’ homes.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong sense of trustworthiness.
• Detail-oriented mindset and commitment to producing high-quality workmanship.
• Team-oriented attitude and pride in craft, with the ability to collaborate effectively with others.

Why Work Here?

You join a respected high-end residential contractor that offers steady work on premier projects throughout the Peninsula and South Bay, providing the chance to hone your skills in both electrical and multiple construction trades. You become part of a tight-knit team with very low turnover, where professionalism, quality, and mutual respect are valued, and where growth opportunities are available for individuals who take pride in their work and are eager to expand their expertise.

Work Environment

You work primarily in mid- to high-end occupied homes, as well as some commercial projects in the Silicon Valley area. The environment requires a professional appearance and demeanor, careful attention to cleanliness, and respect for clients’ living spaces and belongings. You regularly use hand and power tools, electrical test equipment, and standard construction tools while navigating active job sites. Projects are detail-focused, with an emphasis on high-quality finishes and meticulous workmanship in luxury residential setting

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mountain View, CA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Mountain View,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.