Electrician Jobs at Goodnow Electric
Goodnow Electric is a growing company looking for skilled, motivated electricians and trade professionals to serve homeowners and businesses across Southern Maine.
Why Work With Us
We invest in our team because great work starts with great people. Here is what you can expect when you join Goodnow Electric.
Competitive Pay
We offer top-of-market wages that reflect your skills and experience. Your hard work is recognized and rewarded.
Health Benefits
Access to health insurance coverage to keep you and your family protected.
Paid Time Off
Enjoy paid vacation and holidays so you can recharge and spend time with the people who matter most.
Growth Opportunities
We support career advancement through on-the-job training, apprenticeship programs, and continuing education.
Tools & Equipment Provided
We supply the professional-grade tools and equipment you need to get the job done right.
Supportive Team Culture
Work alongside a tight-knit crew that looks out for each other. The owner is on-site every day — not behind a desk.
Open Positions
We are actively hiring for the following roles. If you see a position that fits, we would love to hear from you.
Licensed Electrician
We are looking for a licensed electrician to join our growing team. You will work on residential and commercial projects including new construction, remodels, panel upgrades, EV charger installations, and more. Must hold a valid Maine journeyman or master electrician license.
Apply NowApprentice Electrician
Start your career in the electrical trade with hands-on training from experienced professionals. You will learn residential and commercial wiring, code requirements, and safety practices while working toward your journeyman license. No prior experience required — just a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
Apply NowElectrical Helper
Support our electricians on job sites by assisting with material handling, site preparation, tool organization, and basic electrical tasks. This is a great entry point into the electrical trade with opportunities to advance into an apprenticeship.
Apply NowWhat to Expect
Apply
Send us an email with your name, experience, and the position you are interested in. Attach a resume if you have one, but it is not required.
Interview
We will reach out to schedule a conversation — either by phone or in person. We want to learn about your experience, goals, and what you are looking for in a team.
Start Working
Once we find the right fit, we will get you set up with tools, training, and everything you need to hit the ground running on day one.
Ready to Build Your Career?
Whether you are a seasoned electrician or just starting out, we would love to hear from you. Join a team that values quality work, integrity, and taking care of each other.
How the Path to an Electrician's License Works in Maine
Electricians in Maine are licensed by the state's Electricians' Examining Board, and every license level works under a defined set of rules. New people usually start as a licensed helper or apprentice, doing electrical work in the employment of an electrical company and under the direct supervision of a master, journeyman or limited electrician. Apprentices work under a written agreement in a registered apprenticeship program that typically runs four to five years.
To sit for the journeyman exam, the Board's standard route is at least 8,000 hours of work as a licensed apprentice or helper plus a 576-hour program of study. A master license requires, among other routes, at least 4,000 hours as a journeyman along with a 576-hour course of study. Maine also has reciprocity agreements with New Hampshire and Vermont for experienced licensees. The Board's website has the current rules and every alternative route.
All of that time is hours on real jobs, and the jobs matter. Here the work spans new construction wiring from rough-in to final inspection, service and panel upgrades, EV charger installs, standby generators and transfer switches, and commercial fit-outs — along with the old-house troubleshooting that teaches you how wiring was done in every decade of the last century. The owner is on-site on every job, so you learn from a master electrician rather than from a manual.
Maine enforces the 2026 National Electrical Code for installations begun on or after July 1, 2026, so the code you study is the code you work to every day.
Related Reading
To get to know the team first, see how Goodnow Electric works, recent electrical projects, and all of our electrical services.
Questions about a position? Contact Goodnow Electric.
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