Maintenance Electrician
Force Building ServicesIndustrial Electrical • Conveyor Systems • Automation • Preventative Maintenance
Compensation: $38.00–$50.00 per hour (DOE, Certifications, Licenses & Industrial Experience)
Plus:
- Overtime Available Weekly
- Daily Per Diem for Eligible Overnight Travel
- Company-Paid Hotels, Airfare & Travel Expenses
- Company AMEX for Approved Business Expenses
- Annual Earning Potential: $100,000–$150,000+
Higher compensation may be available for candidates with advanced electrical licensing, industrial certifications, PLC and controls experience, conveyor systems expertise, leadership experience, or extensive industrial maintenance backgrounds.
About the Opportunity
Force Building Services is seeking experienced Maintenance Electricians to support conveyor systems, warehouse automation equipment, industrial electrical infrastructure, and material handling systems throughout Northern California.
This position primarily services customers throughout:
- Sacramento
- Tracy
- Pleasanton
- Stockton
- Modesto
- Bay Area
- Surrounding Northern California
Occasional overnight and out-of-state travel assignments may be required based on customer and project needs.
If you enjoy troubleshooting complex electrical systems, solving challenging problems, and working in fast-paced industrial environments, we'd love to hear from you.
This is not an entry-level position. We're looking for professionals who take pride in their craftsmanship, communicate effectively, work safely, and consistently deliver high-quality results.
What You'll Work On
You'll perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and upgrades involving:
- Conveyor Systems
- Warehouse Automation Equipment
- Material Handling Equipment
- Industrial Electrical Systems
- Motors
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- PLC I/O Components
- Sensors
- Motor Controls
- Distribution Centers
- Fulfillment Centers
- Preventative Maintenance
- Emergency Service Calls
- Shutdown Projects
- Facility Upgrades
- Electrical Diagnostics
- Mechanical/Electrical Repairs
Primary Responsibilities
As a Maintenance Electrician, you will:
- Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems and equipment.
- Diagnose and repair conveyors, motors, VFDs, controls, sensors, and automation systems.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
- Perform preventative maintenance inspections and repairs.
- Support electrical installations, shutdowns, equipment replacements, and facility upgrades.
- Maintain accurate service documentation, photographs, notes, and work reports.
- Communicate professionally with customers, project managers, and fellow technicians.
- Follow OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and all company safety policies.
- Represent Force Building Services with professionalism, integrity, and exceptional customer service.
Schedule
Typical schedules range from 40–60+ hours per week, depending on project workload.
Projects may require:
- Overtime
- Evening or night shifts
- Weekend work
- Overnight travel
- Emergency service response
Benefits & Perks
We invest in our employees and provide competitive compensation and benefits, including:
- Competitive Hourly Pay
- Weekly Payroll
- Overtime Opportunities
- Daily Per Diem for Eligible Overnight Travel
- Company-Paid Hotels, Airfare & Travel Expenses
- Company AMEX for Approved Business Expenses
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Company-Issued PPE & Safety Equipment
- Ongoing Training & Professional Development
- Advancement Opportunities into Lead Technician & Field Leadership Roles
- Stable Year-Round Work
- Growing Nationwide Company with Long-Term Career Opportunities
About Force Building Services
Force Building Services is a nationwide provider of industrial electrical services, conveyor installation, warehouse automation, material handling solutions, preventative maintenance, and field service support.
We proudly serve distribution centers, fulfillment centers, commercial facilities, and industrial customers throughout the United States.
Our culture is built on:
- Safety
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Professionalism
- Continuous Improvement
- Exceptional Customer Service
We are committed to raising the standard in the industrial services industry by investing in our employees, developing leaders, and delivering outstanding results for our customers.
If you're looking for more than just another electrical job and want to build a long-term career with a growing national company, we'd love to meet you.
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Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of commercial and/or industrial electrical experience
- Strong electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- Experience working independently in industrial or commercial environments
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Professional appearance and commitment to safety
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background screening
- Ability to legally work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with one or more of the following are strongly encouraged to apply:
- California Electrician Certification
- Industrial Electrical Certification
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
- Conveyor Systems Experience
- Warehouse Automation Experience
- Material Handling Equipment Experience
- Amazon Fulfillment Center Experience
- Distribution Center Experience
- PLC Troubleshooting Experience
- Controls & Automation Experience
- VFD Programming or Troubleshooting
- Motor Controls Experience
- Experience working from scissor lifts, boom lifts, or elevated work platforms
Physical Requirements
This position regularly requires the ability to:
- Lift and carry 50 pounds or more
- Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach throughout the workday
- Work from ladders, lifts, elevated work platforms, and at heights
- Work in warehouses, industrial facilities, and outdoor environments
- Perform physically demanding work safely for extended periods
Travel Requirements
- Primarily local travel throughout Northern California
- Occasional overnight travel and out-of-state assignments based on project requirements
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, evenings, and emergency service calls as needed