employement.type:
Temporary Worker - 1099
estimated.start.date:
July 5, 2026
location:
Manhattan,Kansas
region:
North-East
We are seeking licensed Journeyman Electricians for contract positions on commercial and residential construction projects in Manhattan, KS. Initial engagements are project-based, running 8 weeks or longer, with top performers eligible for conversion to direct hire. Candidates must hold a valid Journeyman Electrician license. Journeymen will perform all phases of commercial and residential electrical installation, work independently within the scope authorized by their license, and may supervise apprentice-level crew members under direction of a Master Electrician or Electrical Contractor.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Required
● Valid Journeyman Electrician license.
● Minimum 4–5 years of verifiable commercial or residential electrical field experience
● Expert proficiency reading electrical construction drawings: one-lines, panel schedules, riser diagrams, lighting and power plans
● Full command of NEC code requirements as adopted and enforced in Arkansas jurisdictions
● Mastery of conduit systems — EMT, rigid, IMC, PVC — including layout, bending, and support installation
● Demonstrated ability to work independently and supervise apprentice-level crew members
● Valid driver's license; reliable transportation to job site
● Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work at heights, and sustain physical demands across full shifts in varying conditions
● Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening
Preferred:
● OSHA 30 – Construction certification
● Aerial lift and/or forklift certification
● Experience on commercial project types: multifamily, retail, data center, or light industrial
● Familiarity with Bluebeam, Procore, or other plan review and field management platforms
Prior lead electrician or foreman experience on commercial construction projects
Journeyman Electrician