Apprentice Electrician - Residential

Gridwise Electric is a tech-forward, licensed electrical contractor based in Marin County. We pair top-tier electricians with a fully digital workflow to deliver fast estimates, clean installs, and five-star service for homeowners across the Bay Area. We're hiring an apprentice electrician who's eager to learn, takes pride in doing things right, and wants to grow with a company that's building something different. You'll work alongside our experienced journeyman on residential projects

• learning the craft while contributing real value from day one.

WHO WE ARE

Most shops still run on paper and fuzzy timelines. We built Gridwise to fix what frustrates homeowners most: slow callbacks, vague pricing, and missed expectations

• and to give great electricians a place where they can do their best work without the usual headaches.

Our founding team includes a longtime Marin general contractor, plus founders who came from tech and consulting (Google, Amazon, McKinsey). We're a young company with big ambitions, and we're looking for people who want to help build something great.

Our values:

Kindness Is King

• We treat people the way we want to be treated, with kindness and truth. Quality Without Compromise
• We take pride in our craft. Built right, built safe. Always. Ease of Mind
• We make things easy for customers and for the team.

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE DIFFERENT

This isn't a role where you'll be left to figure things out on your own. You'll work directly alongside our journeyman electrician on real residential projects

• panels, circuits, lighting, EV chargers, smart home systems
• getting hands-on reps with guidance and feedback built into every job. At the same time, we're not looking for someone who just follows instructions. We want someone who pays attention, asks good questions, and takes ownership of the work they touch. We're looking for someone who: Shows up ready to learn
• you're curious, coachable, and not afraid to ask questions Takes pride in doing things right, even when no one's watching Communicates clearly
• to the team and to customers Has an entrepreneurial mindset and wants to help grow a young company Sees this as the start of a career, not just a job
• we invest in people who want to grow into journeyman and leadership roles with us

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Work alongside our journeyman on residential electrical installations, upgrades, and service calls across Marin County and the Bay Area Help install and wire panels, circuits, lighting, EV chargers, smart home systems, and other residential systems Learn to read plans, pull permits, troubleshoot issues, and work toward running jobs with increasing independence Communicate with homeowners in a way that's clear, kind, and professional Use our digital tools (Jobber) for job details, photos, updates, and communication

• no paper chaos

REQUIREMENTS

1-2+ years of hands-on electrical experience (residential, commercial, or trade school) Enrolled in or willing to enroll in a California state-approved electrical apprenticeship program Basic understanding of electrical systems, safe work practices, and a willingness to learn the NEC code inside and out Valid California driver's license with clean driving record Comfortable using a phone or tablet for job info, photos, and team communication Nice to have: 3-4 years of electrical experience Trade school graduate or currently enrolled Has their own tools (comes with extra pay)

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Top-tier pay: $30-50/hour depending on experience Starts part-time, growing to full-time this year. Clear mutual-fit period (first 60 days) with defined expectations, support, and regular feedback A modern shop: streamlined scheduling, clear job scopes, digital checklists

• fewer wasted trips and less guesswork A real growth path toward your journeyman certification and beyond A culture that actually means it: kindness, craft pride, and making things easy for everyone

HOW TO APPLY

Apply using the "" button on this listing. We review every application and respond quickly

• because that's how we'd want to be treated.

Pay:

$30.00

• $50.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have, or are you willing to obtain within 90 days of your start date, a California Electrical Trainee (ET) card or apprentice registration with the DIR?

Work Location:

In person Apprentice Electrician

• Residential 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 1000 4th Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 $30
• $50 an hour
• Part-time, Apprenticeship Gridwise Electric 3 reviews $30
• $50 an hour
• Part-time, Apprenticeship Gridwise Electric is a tech-forward, licensed electrical contractor based in Marin County.

We pair top-tier electricians with a fully digital workflow to deliver fast estimates, clean installs, and five-star service for homeowners across the Bay Area. We're hiring an apprentice electrician who's eager to learn, takes pride in doing things right, and wants to grow with a company that's building something different. You'll work alongside our experienced journeyman on residential projects

• learning the craft while contributing real value from day one.

WHO WE ARE

Most shops still run on paper and fuzzy timelines. We built Gridwise to fix what frustrates homeowners most: slow callbacks, vague pricing, and missed expectations

• and to give great electricians a place where they can do their best work without the usual headaches.

Our founding team includes a longtime Marin general contractor, plus founders who came from tech and consulting (Google, Amazon, McKinsey). We're a young company with big ambitions, and we're looking for people who want to help build something great.

Our values:

Kindness Is King

• We treat people the way we want to be treated, with kindness and truth. Quality Without Compromise
• We take pride in our craft. Built right, built safe. Always. Ease of Mind
• We make things easy for customers and for the team.

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE DIFFERENT

This isn't a role where you'll be left to figure things out on your own. You'll work directly alongside our journeyman electrician on real residential projects

• panels, circuits, lighting, EV chargers, smart home systems
• getting hands-on reps with guidance and feedback built into every job. At the same time, we're not looking for someone who just follows instructions. We want someone who pays attention, asks good questions, and takes ownership of the work they touch. We're looking for someone who: Shows up ready to learn
• you're curious, coachable, and not afraid to ask questions Takes pride in doing things right, even when no one's watching Communicates clearly
• to the team and to customers Has an entrepreneurial mindset and wants to help grow a young company Sees this as the start of a career, not just a job
• we invest in people who want to grow into journeyman and leadership roles with us

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Work alongside our journeyman on residential electrical installations, upgrades, and service calls across Marin County and the Bay Area Help install and wire panels, circuits, lighting, EV chargers, smart home systems, and other residential systems Learn to read plans, pull permits, troubleshoot issues, and work toward running jobs with increasing independence Communicate with homeowners in a way that's clear, kind, and professional Use our digital tools (Jobber) for job details, photos, updates, and communication

• no paper chaos

REQUIREMENTS

1-2+ years of hands-on electrical experience (residential, commercial, or trade school) Enrolled in or willing to enroll in a California state-approved electrical apprenticeship program Basic understanding of electrical systems, safe work practices, and a willingness to learn the NEC code inside and out Valid California driver's license with clean driving record Comfortable using a phone or tablet for job info, photos, and team communication Nice to have: 3-4 years of electrical experience Trade school graduate or currently enrolled Has their own tools (comes with extra pay)

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Top-tier pay: $30-50/hour depending on experience Starts part-time, growing to full-time this year. Clear mutual-fit period (first 60 days) with defined expectations, support, and regular feedback A modern shop: streamlined scheduling, clear job scopes, digital checklists

• fewer wasted trips and less guesswork A real growth path toward your journeyman certification and beyond A culture that actually means it: kindness, craft pride, and making things easy for everyone

HOW TO APPLY

Apply using the "" button on this listing. We review every application and respond quickly

• because that's how we'd want to be treated.

Pay:

$30.00

• $50.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have, or are you willing to obtain within 90 days of your start date, a California Electrical Trainee (ET) card or apprentice registration with the DIR?

Work Location:

In person