Residential Generator Installation Tech
About the job
- Demonstrate strong technical abilities and installation skills, particularly with residential systems.
- Have 3–5 years of experience in sales or installation of home standby generators.
- Maintain a clean driving record and pass a background check.
- Be willing and able to pass drug screenings and maintain a drug-free lifestyle.
- Be physically able to lift over 70 pounds and regularly climb ladders.
- Be willing and able to work occasional Saturdays.
- Be willing and able to attend training and classes.
- Provide a prepared résumé and excellent references.
- Reside within 35 miles of Roswell.
- Sell, install, and service home standby generators.
- Lead a team of installers and helpers in performing quality work.
- A proven history of successfully leading a team of installers and helpers in performing quality work is a plus.
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