Service Electrician Iowa City & Cedar Rapids

Service Electrician – High Earning Potential | Residential Focus
Custom Electrical Services | Iowa

Custom Electrical Services is not your average electrical contractor. Founded in 2005 right here in Iowa, we are locally owned, locally operated, and built on a reputation for quality work and strong relationships. We have grown into one of the fastest growing residential service companies in the state while maintaining a tight knit, family like atmosphere where people are valued and supported.

We are actively looking for driven, licensed electricians who want more than just a paycheck. If you want control over your income, variety in your work, and a company that actually rewards performance, keep reading.

We are hiring full-time and part-time Service Electricians.

Locations:

Eastern Iowa: Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, surrounding areas

Central Iowa: Des Moines and surrounding areas (apply through Central Iowa listing)

Licensed electricians only.

What You Will Do

This is not a repetitive new construction role. Every day is different.

• Run residential service calls within your territory
• Handle everything from simple fixes to full home rewires and service upgrades
• Diagnose issues, present solutions, and close the job on site
• Perform the work and collect payment in a single visit
• Work primarily in residential homes with occasional light commercial

This role is less physically demanding than many electrical positions and far more rewarding for the right person.

What Makes This Role Different

• No two days are the same
• You control your income through performance
• Direct interaction with homeowners
• Opportunity to build trust and close jobs on the spot
• Strong earning upside compared to traditional hourly roles
• Family like team culture with real support, not corporate layers

Pay Structure

We offer multiple pay options to match your goals:

• Straight hourly
• 100 percent piece rate
• Most popular: Base pay plus commission

Base plus commission details:

• Base: $28 to $35 per hour
• Commission: 5 percent of monthly gross sales
• Typical monthly commission: $1,250 to $6,500+

Top performers earn significantly more.

What We Are Looking For

• Licensed electrician
• Strong troubleshooting ability
• Comfortable talking with homeowners and closing work
• Self motivated and reliable
• Wants to earn more than average and is willing to work for it

If you are tired of doing the same work every day and want a role where effort directly impacts your income, this is the opportunity.

Apply now and take control of your career.

What's in for you!!

• Great money! Let's face it, you are not going to work for free! Earn some of the highest wages in the industry!
• Great benefits!
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance 
• Vacation schedule that grows up to 20 days per year!
• Plus 6 paid holidays per year!
• 401K with 100% company match
• Take home company vehicle 
• Company gas and credit card
• Uniform and clothing provided
• No overnight travel
• Real advancement opportunities
• Paid training opportunities 
• Growth potential! (We're always looking for future managers!)
• Flexibility of time!
• Part-time positions available for licensed service electricians!
• And much more. . .

More than a place to work.  A place to thrive!

Apply today!

Equal opportunity employer. 100% Confidential!