Residential Electrician

Company: Chesapeake Electric
Location: Columbia
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Who We Want on Our Team: Chesapeake Electric seeks ROCK STAR Electrical Service Technicians with unlimited earning potential. Service Technicians serve as the company's frontline ambassadors, bringing their specialized expertise and knowledge to serve our customers. The ideal candidate should be able to independently operate their own service vehicle within 30 days. This includes proficiency in residential, troubleshooting, estimating, Material procurement, sales, customer experience and strong electrical knowledge. What You’ll Be Doing: - Complete all general electrical in-home, service calls. - Establish customer trust and rapport to provide the best options regarding the right products and services. - Understand your service criteria and hold yourself accountable for exceeding revenue goals. - Train and mentor apprentices to ensure quick, accurate repairs and installations. What You’ll Need to Be Successful Day One: - A deep desire to deliver the best products and services to our customers. - Sales and estimating experience with a hunger to control your earning potential. - At least 3 years of progressive experience and at least 1 year in residential electrical - Experience leading your own jobs or service calls. - Alignment with Chesapeake Electric’s core values (LIGHT) - Journeyman License is preferred and required for sign-on bonus qualifications. - High school diploma or equivalent - Able to successfully pass a drug screening and background check. - A valid driver’s license and must be insurable. Why You’ll Love Working Here: - Earn with Confidence: Competitive base pay plus weekly performance incentives. - Strong Benefits: Dental, Vision, HSA, Aflac, Long-term Disability, and Life Insurance. - Extra Security: 100% company-paid short-term disability. - Investing in Your Future: 401k with 5% match (vested immediately) profit sharing. - Career Growth: Paid onboarding, ongoing training, coaching, and mentorship; apprenticeship school tuition; and even “start your own business” mentorship for those seeking to run their own shop one day. - Time Off that Matters: PTO, paid birthday, paid work anniversary, and all major holidays (including Juneteenth). - Life Events Covered: Paid maternity/paternity leave and paid bereavement leave. - Recognition & Fun: From weekly awards to monthly team socials and year-round celebrations, we make sure hard work gets noticed. - Giving Back: Through our Chesapeake Cares program, we provide free critical electrical services to families in need, host quarterly charity events supporting employee-nominated causes, and stay actively involved in making our community stronger. Chesapeake Electric is an equal opportunity employer, providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This employer will not sponsor work visas. Company Description Chesapeake Electric, named one of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies by Inc. 5000, has proudly served our community since 2014. Owned and operated by a Master Electrician, we’ve built a culture where autonomy, accountability, and collaboration fuel both personal growth and company success. Here, hard work is rewarded, teamwork is celebrated, and your career potential is unlimited. At the heart of everything we do are our core values: L.I.G.H.T.—Lead with Integrity, Innovate and Solve, Grow Together, hold High Standards always, and Think of Others First. These values aren’t just words on a wall, they guide our daily decisions, shape our culture, and ensure we deliver excellence to both our customers and each other. Company Description Chesapeake Electric, named one of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies by Inc. 5000, has proudly served our community since 2014. Owned and operated by a Master Electrician, we’ve built a culture where autonomy, accountability, and collaboration fuel both personal growth and company success. Here, hard work is rewarded, teamwork is celebrated, and your career potential is unlimited. At the heart of everything we do are our core values: L.I.G.H.T.—Lead with Integrity, Innovate and Solve, Grow Together, hold High Standards always, and Think of Others First. These values aren’t just words on a wall, they guide our daily decisions, shape our culture, and ensure we deliver excellence to both our customers and each other.

Keywords: Chesapeake Electric, Aspen Hill , Residential Electrician, Engineering , Columbia, Maryland