Electrician
About the job
- At least 2 years of residential electrical wiring, repair, and troubleshooting experience across all aspects of an electrical system, or 2 years in the current job.
- Ability to read blueprints, run conduits, wire and terminate devices, perform quality-control testing, and troubleshoot.
- Working knowledge of installing electrical systems in new and existing settings.
- Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver at least 75 pounds without additional manpower or an appropriate device.
- Ability to work safely outdoors in heat and cold and on ladders or roofs at medium to high heights.
- Ability to maintain a well-groomed appearance and keep a clean uniform and work shoes.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical problems accurately and efficiently.
- Perform repairs consistent with and exceeding National Electrical Code standards.
- Maintain a clean working area to increase customer loyalty.
- Educate customers and offer appropriate upgrades that can be completed immediately or at a scheduled time.
- Accurately estimate and invoice repairs and projects.
- Document completed work with before-and-after photos.
- Demonstrate safe working practices and methods.
- Effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
- Learn to complete electrical maintenance work consistent with and exceeding National Electrical Code standards.
- Learn to educate customers and offer appropriate upgrades that can be completed immediately or at a scheduled time.
- Learn to document completed work with before-and-after photos.
- Learn to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
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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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Company News
Construction tech company Buildforce buys Atlanta startup Ladder.