Commercial Electrical Technician Apprentice

Nextech
  • Columbus, Ohio
  • $22 Per Hour
  • Full-time
2 days ago

Job Description

Overview:

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Start Your Electrical Career Strong as a Commercial Electrical Technician Apprentice with Nextech!

 

Looking to grow your electrical career with a company that values your craft and invests in your future? At Nextech, we’re not just building services — we’re building careers. With over 2,000 team members nationwide and more than 30 years of success, we’ve become America’s largest HVAC/R service provider — and now we’re expanding our electrical team.

 

We’ve earned our reputation through a relentless focus on quality, integrity, and value — not just for our customers, but for our people. If you're someone who takes pride in your work, thrives in a team environment, and wants to be part of something bigger, Nextech is where your future starts.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Ready to turn your electrical education into hands-on experience? As a Commercial Electrical Technician Apprentice, you’ll work alongside an experienced Journeyman Electrician Technician while developing the practical skills needed to build a successful career in the electrical trade.

  • Assist experienced Electrical Technicians with commercial installation and maintenance work.
  • Gain hands-on experience supporting electrical installations at new construction sites.
  • Observe experienced technicians and learn how to diagnose electrical issues.
  • Develop your technical abilities through practical, on-the-job training and regular skill assessments.
  • Learn to complete work safely, efficiently, and with a customer-first mindset.
  • Follow established safety procedures and make safe work practices a priority every day.
  • Share information and workload with the team while helping deliver a positive customer experience.
  • Travel to assigned customer sites and work overtime as needed, provided it does not interfere with academic coursework and performance.
  • Take on additional related responsibilities as your skills and experience grow.
  • Communicate effectively with customers, dispatch, supervisors, and team members regarding service needs, equipment issues, work status, and safety procedures.
  • Read and interpret job-related technical instructions and safety information and completes accurate service documentation.
What Makes Nextech Different?:

This isn’t just an opportunity to get experience—it’s a chance to build the foundation for a long-term career in the electrical field with structured training, mentorship, and opportunities to keep advancing.

  • Reimbursement for state-approved apprenticeship training.
  • Hands-on training alongside an experienced Journeyman Electrician Technician.
  • Regular practical skill assessments designed to support your development.
  • Training and testing toward OSHA 10 certification and Aerial Lift training.
  • Mentoring and assistance developing a career path for future growth and continuing education.
  • Real-world experience working on commercial electrical installations and maintenance.
  • Opportunities to grow your skills with a nationwide leader in commercial HVAC/R services.

Study and coursework review required by your state-structured apprenticeship program will be completed on your own time.

 

Benefits:

We’re committed to creating a workplace where great technicians do their best work — and get rewarded for it. Here's what you can expect:

 

Tool Allowance – Keep your tools in top condition with our support
Paid Training & Career Development – Ongoing learning opportunities and education reimbursement
Top-Tier Health Insurance – Multiple plan options, including a FREE employee-only plan
Dental & Vision Coverage – Available after just 30 days
Supplemental Insurance – Access accident, critical illness, disability, and life insurance options
FREE Life Insurance – Coverage equal to your annual salary
401(k) with Company Match – 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions
Time Off that Works for You:

  • 7 Paid Holidays
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Extra Perks  – Discounts on travel, auto, dining, tech, and more

Min Compensation: USD $22.00/Hr. Max Compensation: USD $30.00/Hr. What We’re Looking For:

You don’t need to know everything on day one. We’re looking for someone with the drive, dependability, and willingness to learn what it takes to become a skilled electrical professional.

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Current enrollment in an electrical trade school or other state-structured program.
  • 1+ year in an electrical support role; some hands-on electrical experience is preferred.
  • Previous electrical industry or other service-business experience is preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record preferred.
  • Positive attitude, high energy, integrity, and a strong desire to learn.
  • Ability to take direction and eagerness to learn how to diagnose electrical issues.
  • Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and attention-to-detail skills.
  • Dependable with a strong sense of urgency, drive, and commitment to results.
  • Confident, professional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Professional appearance and presentation.
  • Ability to operate software, a cell phone, and an iPad.
  • Ability to work overtime and travel to assigned client sites as needed, provided these requirements do not interfere with academic coursework and performance.
  • Communicate effectively in spoken and written English as required to perform the position’s essential duties.
    • Includes: explaining service findings and work updates in an understandable manner to English-speaking customers and team members; understanding and responding accurately to job-related questions and safety instructions; reading and interpreting technical information in English; and completing accurate service records in English.
Physical Requirements:

This is an active, hands-on field position that requires the ability to safely work in commercial job-site environments.

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to safely perform pulling, kneeling, squatting, reaching, bending, crouching, carrying, and pushing/pulling.
  • Ability to safely ascend, descend, and work at heights using ladders and other equipment without exceeding manufacturer-specified limits, including tools and materials.
  • Ability to safely work from ladders up to 28–32 feet while remaining within manufacturer weight limits.
  • Ability to work on bucket trucks and lift equipment at working heights up to 42 feet.
  • Ability to travel to customer sites as needed.
  • Ability to drive for extended periods, potentially 8–10 hours or more.
  • Ability to operate a telephone and cell phone.
  • Ability to alternate between sitting and standing throughout the workday.
  • Role continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking.
  • Ability to consistently follow all job-site safety protocols and procedures.

Ready to learn the trade, build real-world skills, and create a future in commercial electrical work? Apply today and start building your career with Nextech!

Numbers & Facts

LocationColumbus, Ohio
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Aerial Work Platformunmatched
  • Apple iPadunmatched
  • Career Developmentunmatched
  • Cellular Telephoneunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Customer Experienceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Educational Technologyunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
  • Maintenance - HVACunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • OSHAunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Procedure Developmentunmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Safety Processunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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