LICENSED ELECTRICIAN - UK

Compass Group USA; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Same-day pay

Job summary

Compass Group USA's SSC Services for Education is hiring immediately for a licensed electrician at University of Kentucky. The Senior Electrician/Maintenance Technician will operate, maintain, repair, and install electrical systems, supporting a safe learning environment.

The role requires 5 years in institutional maintenance, NEC knowledge, and a Journeyman Electrical License. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00–4:30, with potential overtime for emergencies and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Technician in an institutional setting.
• Journeyman Electrical License required.
• Working knowledge of local, state and NEC.
• Experience reading blueprints, specifications, or models.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform strenuous labor.

Responsibilities

• Update work statuses and document tasks in CMMS.
• Read blueprints/diagrams to estimate time and materials.
• Construct, install, maintain and repair electrical systems.
• Install EMT, rigid, conduit as needed.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Locate cables across campus for contractors.
• Maintain logs; perform rounds, tests and inspections.
• Recommend preventive maintenance improvements.
• Respond to emergencies and perform repairs.

Skills

Blueprints reading

NEC knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

Journeyman Electrical License

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for a LICENSED ELECTRICIAN position.
• Location: UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
• Schedule: M-F 8-430
• Pay Range: $28 per hour to $32 per hour
• Perks: SSC invests in our employees with training and growth opportunities, but the benefits don’t stop there, SSC offers a comprehensive benefits package and we are also excited to offer same day pay! At SSC we truly believe that our people are our greatest asset.

SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group we create clean, safe, and distraction free learning environments for students of all ages. With a focus on a people first culture, growth opportunities, and supporting local communities we set the stage for a meaningful career in educational facilities nationwide.

Job Summary

Summary: The Senior Electrician/Maintenance Technician, under general direction, provides operation, maintenance, repair, and installation of secondary components of the electrical distribution and all fixed and non-fixed electrical equipment in a safe, and efficient manner in response to or in support of customer needs. The Senior Electrician/Maintenance Technician also performs a variety of skilled maintenance duties for the site and Maintenance Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Updates work statuses and documents tasks completed in the CMMS utilizing a mobile device.
• Reads blueprints and diagrams, determines materials needed, estimates time and material costs on installations, and requests supplies to assure timely and adequate availability.
• Constructs, finishes, installs, maintains and repairs electrical systems, or the facilities of any related systems, using power & hand tools and other necessary equipment.
• Pends and installs EMT, rigid, plastic-bond and steatite conduit.
• Troubleshoots all electrical systems.
• Locates cables that range from low to high voltage throughout campus for various contractors.
• Cleans, lubricates, services, repairs, or diagnoses malfunctions of electrical systems.
• Helps determine manpower, material needs, and deadlines for jobs or projects.
• Responds to emergency problems in the facility and makes emergency repairs as needed.Maintains logs, performs rounds, and completes tests, and inspections.
• Makes recommendations for modification or improvement of preventive maintenance systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Technician in an institutional setting in an engineering or maintenance discipline.
• Working knowledge of local, state and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Journeyman Electrical License.
• Experience working with blueprints, specifications, or models to learn or plan work layouts, making routine computations as needed.
• Rudimentary ability to utilize hand-operated construction equipment.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds and kneel/bend/stoop and perform strenuous labor for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions:

• Some exposure to elevated degrees of high heat, noise, dust, dirt and/or areas requiring infection control. Requires meeting deadlines for completion of work on a daily basis. Must be able to work all hours, including weekends and nights, as necessary, in order to maintain facility at the appropriate and safe level.

Enhance your quality of life through our comprehensive benefits:

• 401K with Company Match
• Disability Insurance
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace & Employee shopping program
• Identify Theft Protection

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

SSC maintains a drug-free workplace.

SSC & Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the facility service industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.