Experience Service Technician
About the job
- Extensive electrical experience with knowledge of repairing electrical circuits and installing outlets and switches in finished walls and ceilings.
- Willingness to work one-on-one with customers and homeowners in a professional manner and appearance.
- An electrical license is not required but is encouraged, along with willingness to work toward completing one.
- Ability to perform attic and crawlspace work.
- Ability to lift heavy equipment, ladders, materials, and light fixtures and perform extensive ladder work at heights and overhead.
- Willingness to work flexible hours during regular weekdays when jobs or projects run longer or encounter issues.
- Ability to pass a drug test and background test and maintain a clean Department of Motor Vehicles record.
- Consult with customers daily.
- Price individual jobs and thoroughly explain the required work to customers.
- Complete all work professionally and in a timely manner.
- Install electrical outlets, switches, and lights, ranging from basic replacements to new additions.
- Repair damaged electrical systems from the main exterior meter through full interior panel replacement.
- Diagnose issues involving faulty wiring, connections, or devices.
- Recommend repairs, alterations, or upgrades for older, outdated, or overloaded electrical systems.
- Install electric vehicle chargers in homes and existing systems, including optional upgrades to home electrical systems.
- Clean up jobsites after completion, leaving work areas cleaner than upon arrival.
- Keep the work van and jobsites organized and clean.
- Patience and understanding when working with difficult homeowners and customers.
- A positive attitude toward daily operations and interactions with customers and employees.
- Interest in training on new equipment, materials, lighting, and electrical load management.
- Interest in extensive electric vehicle charger and wiring training.
- Interest in generator installation training across multiple applications.
- Interest in ongoing energy-efficiency product training for residential and light commercial electrical systems.
About the company
Ladder connects construction contractors with skilled electricians in the electrical sector through a digital platform that streamlines the hiring process. Contractors post full-time job openings, and Ladder charges a fee for connecting them with qualified workers, while avoiding staffing-agency models by only allowing real contractors to post jobs. For job seekers, Ladder offers a free online course with basic electrical training and safety guidance, and upon completion the platform notifies potential employers, which has led to a high rate of job offers for graduates. The company differentiates itself by focusing on authentic contractor-led postings, combining a practical training-to-employment pathway with a technology-based hiring flow created by ex-contractors and technologists. Its goal is to simplify and accelerate the process of finding reliable electrical talent for contractors and to provide a clear entry path for newcomers into the electrical trades.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$130K
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
2019
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Buildforce raised $10 million on July 28, 2026 for national expansion.
- Ladder’s 10,000 pre-screened electricians give Buildforce immediate supply liquidity in the Southeast.
- Buildforce runs W-2 staffing, payroll, workers’ comp, and certified payroll reporting.
What critics are saying
- Buildforce directly replaces Ladder’s standalone brand; customer churn could follow integration through 2027.
- Staffing spreads compress quickly if contractors bypass Buildforce for internal recruiters.
- If Buildforce misses national density, Ladder’s platform disappears inside a larger staffing business.
What makes Ladder unique
- Buildforce inherited Ladder’s Southeast electrician network and 200-plus contractor customers.
- Ladder specialized in commercial and industrial electricians, not general labor staffing.
- Alex Stewart stayed on after the 2024 acquisition, preserving regional contractor relationships.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays