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Ladder

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

Journeyman Electrician

Full-Time
$25 - $40/hr
Mid
Wichita, KS, USA
In Person
Building TradesElectrical

About the job

Requirements
  • At least two years of commercial and/or residential electrical experience.
  • A journeyman or master's electrical license is required.
  • Comfort explaining technical matters and educating customers about service options.
  • Physical ability to work in small spaces such as crawlspaces and attics, climb ladders, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to install light fixtures, fans, switches, receptacles, and GFCI outlets; repair and replace panels and grounding; and install generators.
  • Own hand and power tools.
  • Strong computer and iPad skills.
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
  • Ability to pass a drug test, background check, and motor vehicle record check.
  • High school degree or GED.
Responsibilities
  • Resolve customers' electrical issues through installations and repairs, ranging from basic fixture installation to replacing a home's electrical panel and wiring.
  • Perform complex troubleshooting.
  • Perform quality control testing.
  • Help customers evaluate repair versus replacement options and perform work as needed.
  • Identify materials and quantities needed for new and repair projects.
  • Create work-order descriptions and price customers' projects on an iPad using ServiceTitan.
  • Ensure the safety of yourself and customers, leave homes safer than upon arrival, and maintain the company vehicle.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with ServiceTitan is a plus; the employer is willing to train candidates who are skilled with iPads, software, and apps.

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

Company News

The Business Journals
Dec 16th, 2024
Construction tech company Buildforce buys Atlanta startup Ladder

Construction tech company Buildforce buys Atlanta startup Ladder.