Lead Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Electrician

Fountain Services, LLC

About Fountain Services, LLC

Established in 1946, Fountain Services, LLC has been a trusted leader in the electrical contracting industry for over 75 years. With offices across North and South Carolina, we specialize in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services.

Our mission is to empower employees through ongoing training, career development, and a culture of integrity, accountability, and mutual respect.

We don’t just build electrical systems — we build careers.

Why Join Fountain Services?

• Career Growth : We offer a North Carolina-accredited and Registered Apprenticeship Program. Employees have access to leadership training, including Foreman and Superintendent Academies, and clear pathways for advancement. Tuition reimbursement and bi-annual performance reviews support long-term development.
• Supportive Culture : We foster a work environment that values well-being, professional respect, and collaborative leadership.
• Community Engagement : Our company is actively involved in local communities. We sponsor youth sports programs, nonprofits, and support civic organizations through economic and workforce development boards.
• Benefits:
  • Competitive wages with performance-based bonuses and opportunities for promotion
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement and continued education opportunities
  • Leadership development programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Company-sponsored events and team-building activities

Your Role: Lead Electrician

Fountain Services, LLC is an established industry leader in the electrical trade with offices in Spindale, Charlotte, Hickory, and Asheville, in North Carolina, and in Greenville, South Carolina. We serve both service and commercial construction customers and projects spread across the western, piedmont, and Metrolina regions of North Carolina, and the upstate of South Carolina. Over the course of our 75-year history, we have built our reputation as a company focused on the training, development, and personal growth of our workforce. We hire team members with a commitment and desire to continue their own career development, and who are a fit for a company culture based upon core values of honesty and integrity, mutual respect, pursuit of excellence, and personal accountability. If this describes you, we want to help you maximize your potential.

We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Lead Electrician supporting our commercial/industrial electrical contracting operations in North and South Carolina. We offer competitive pay, and after a 90-day introductory period, a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a 401(k) with employer matching.

Job Responsibilities

• Installing distribution equipment and raceways
• Operating and coordinating wire pulls involving mechanical tugger equipment
• Coordinate and work with site Foremen, Superintendents, and other trades, to accurately and effectively complete tasks.
• Basic computer skills and operation of CMS. (Procore)
• Crew leadership and effective communication
• Coordinating labor and material

Minimum Experience and Requirements

• 4 years of experience in electrical construction.
• Basic understanding of prints and drawings related to site layout and panel schedules.
• Understanding of electrical distribution equipment, installation, and assembly.
• Understanding of conductor installations per NEC.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 50+ pounds, work from a ladder or scaffold, work overhead, and perform without hindrance activities that involve repetitive reaching, stretching, squatting, kneeling, crouching, and/or bending. Must also be able to work in varied climate conditions, and should possess good balance, depth perception, eye-hand coordination, and the stamina to perform physically demanding construction work. Above all, a candidate must be able to safely perform the duties and responsibilities normally and reasonably expected of a tradesperson in their position.

Additional Requirements and/or Expectations

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license and a reliable means of transportation
• Extensive raceway installation experience EMT, Rigid, etc.
• Proficiency with wire pulling equipment
• NEC proficiency

Portfolio

We deliver some of the highest-value and most complex electrical projects in the region. Examples of our work include:

• Charlotte Spectrum Center – Charlotte, NC – $34 million
• Kimpton Hotel Arras – Asheville, NC – $7.7 million
• Appalachian State University Residence Halls – Boone, NC – $22 million
• Greenville Drive Stadium – Greenville, SC – $3 million
• Ballantyne Reimagined – Stream Park and The Amp – Charlotte, NC – $3.7 million

View more projects on our portfolio page:

Our Four Keys to Success

All employees at Fountain Services, from apprentices to project managers, commit to:

1. Show up every day on time
2. Appreciate instruction from leaders
3. Let your work ethic speak for you
4. Retain knowledge

We are looking for professionals who want to build a long-term career with a company that values growth, integrity, and high performance.

If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.