Labor Online connects PR-licensed electricians with homeowners booking real electrical work — outlets, switches, ceiling fans, lighting, generator hookups, and panel access. You set the rate, pick the jobs, and get paid weekly through Stripe.
About the role
Electrical work has the highest hourly value on Labor Online — generator hookups, panel work, ceiling fan installs in older homes, and post-storm rewiring keep PR electricians booked. Customers find you faster when your license is verified on your profile.
You accept the jobs you want — the app shows scope, photos, and your set rate before you commit. No assignments, no minimum hours, no penalties for declining.
What you'll work on
- Outlet and switch installs, repairs, and upgrades
- Ceiling fan and light fixture installation
- Generator transfer switch and hookup work
- Smoke detector installation (battery + hardwired)
- Lighting upgrades — recessed, pendant, exterior
- Circuit diagnostics and breaker replacement
- Panel access work (where licensed)
Qualifications
- Valid PR electrician license (Junta Examinadora de Peritos Electricistas)
- Your own tools, meters, and PPE
- Reliable vehicle to reach jobs across the metro area
- Smartphone with data
- Clean background check
- Liability insurance (strongly recommended)
Documents you'll need to onboard
Have these ready before you start the application — onboarding moves fastest when you can upload everything at once.
- Government-issued photo ID
- PR electrician license (Perito Electricista)
- Proof of liability insurance
- Bank account details for Stripe Connect payouts
- Completed W-9 for 1099-NEC tax reporting
- Selfie for Stripe Identity verification
How onboarding works
Most providers complete onboarding in 3–7 days.
- Create your account and verify your phone
- Upload your electrician license — manual review takes 1–2 business days
- Verify your identity through Stripe Identity
- Pass the background check
- Connect your bank through Stripe Connect
- Set your rates and service area, then start accepting jobs
Contract terms, pay & hours
This is a 1099 independent contractor role, not employment with Labor Online.
1099 independent contractor — not employment. You set your rates, hours, and service area. Keep 100% of the rate you list; customers pay the platform fee on top. Weekly Stripe payouts. You handle your own taxes; Labor Online issues a 1099-NEC annually if earnings cross the IRS reporting threshold.
Work as much or as little as you want. Most electricians on Labor Online work 20–40 hours a week, mixing app jobs with their own clients. Your weekly availability is yours to set.
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