Lead Maintenance Electrician

Carrier; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 64,500 - 113,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation days

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

A global leader in climate solutions is seeking a Lead Maintenance Electrician in East Syracuse. In this role, you will perform complex technical tasks, maintain and upgrade electrical systems, and troubleshoot components to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, an Associate Degree or equivalent, and strong leadership and communication skills. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience as an electrician in commercial or industrial fields.
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution components.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade electrical equipment for test labs.
• Troubleshoot electrical components and controls.
• Coordinate maintenance to minimize testing downtime.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Leadership

Ability to read schematics

Education

Associate Degree / Technical/Business School Certificate / Electrical Trades Apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Power industrial trucks

Scissor & aerial lifts

Job description

About Carrier

Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About The Role

Join Carrier as a Lead Maintenance Electrician and play a key role in performing complex technical tasks that support engineering projects. Under minimal supervision, you will maintain and upgrade electrical systems, troubleshoot components, and coordinate repairs to ensure smooth operations across our HVAC Commercial Engineering campus. Your expertise will help minimize downtime, support unique test applications, and uphold the highest safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Maintenance Electrician will provide Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) & Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) support to the HVAC Commercial Engineering team in Syracuse, NY.

• Maintain and upgrade electrical equipment and wiring to support LCML (Light Commercial) test lab efforts.
• Troubleshoot electrical components and controls.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs with lab technicians, engineers and management to minimize testing downtime.
• Modify equipment as needed for unique test applications.
• Moderate to complex electrical troubleshooting & problem solving.
• Installation of equipment to support psychrometric testing and capital upgrades.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate Degree / Technical/Business School Certificate / or Diploma, Electrical Trades Apprenticeship.
• +10 years experience as an electrician in the commercial or the industrial field.

Preferred Qualifications (nice To Have)

Other qualifications you may have that would be beneficial in this role include:

• Able to lead electrical maintenance efforts and operate independently.
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution, associated components, low voltage control, ability to read schematics and troubleshooting components.
• Ability to communicate effectively and comply with all EH&S Procedures
• Intermediate skills level with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Power industrial trucks, scissor & aerial lifts, crane and rigging.

Additional Information

• Immigration sponsorship is not supported for this position.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; wellness incentives
• Retirement benefits
• Time Off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date. Job Posting Date: January 21, 2026

Pay Range

$64,500.00-$113,250.00

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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