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AI, Software, E-commerce, Personalization

Journeyman Electrician

San Jose, CAOnsiteFull Time$40–$45 /hrPosted 4 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

residential retrofit experience
power tools
hand tools
physical stamina
manual labor

Nice to have

SMART panels
splitters
sub-panels

Role summary

We are seeking a Journeyman Electrician in San Jose, CA with extensive residential retrofit experience to join our team. You will be responsible for installing electrical systems for heat pump installations, calculating loads, upgrading panels, and interpreting blueprints. The role requires strong knowledge of electrical codes, tools, and safety standards, including OSHA. This is a full-time, permanent position offering competitive pay and benefits.

About Jetson

Jetson is on a mission to accelerate the transition of 100 million homes across North America away from fossil fuels toward sustainable energy use. We believe in a future that is 100% electric and 100% better.

Homes are one of the largest sources of carbon emissions, yet adoption of solutions like heat pumps remains slow due to cost and complexity. Jetson is solving this by building the first fully vertically integrated home electrification company — making clean energy simple, transparent, and affordable.

We rely heavily on technology, automation, and data to scale this impact. At Jetson, we value people who are excellent at their craft, curious about new tools (including AI), and motivated to continuously improve how work gets done.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for individuals in San Jose, CA with deep residential electrical install experience to help us improve processes and procedures that will ensure high quality and efficiency. You will be responsible for working as a part of a crew to remove gas furnaces, install electric heat pump systems, and collaborate with engineering teams on how the product can be improved and the install process streamlined.

What You Will Do:

Install required electrical to support heat pump installs

Calculate electrical loads

Upgrade main electrical panels as needed

Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical diagrams

Troubleshoot electrical issues and perform necessary repairs

Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems

Collaborate with other team members to complete projects efficiently

Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards

Test electrical systems for functionality and efficiency

What You Bring:

Extensive residential retrofit experience required

Journeyman/Licensed electrician license or Wireman License

Well versed in newer technologies like SMART panels, splitters, sub-panels, to optimize when faced with main panel or full service upgrades

Well versed in modern residential electrical building codes

Strong knowledge of power tools and hand tools used in electrical work

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical diagrams

Excellent problem-solving skills

Attention to detail and ability to work with precision

Physical stamina to perform manual labor tasks

Valid driver's license

Follows OSHA Electrical Standard

Follows the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40 - $45 per hour

Benefits:

Dental Care, Vision Care & Life Insurance premiums fully paid by Jetson

Health Insurance premium 85% paid by Jetson

Education Support

Parental Leave Top Up

401k program

Tools Provided

Uniform Provided

Lunch Provided

Work Location: In person - San Jose, CA

Do you feel like you don't have everything that's listed above but can still do the job? If you have the core skills and experience that we're looking for and are willing to use your talent to learn the rest, we encourage you to apply!

U.S. Roles Jetson is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us.

Canada Roles Jetson is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring. We do not discriminate on any ground protected under applicable human rights legislation. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

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