Senior Electrician & Maintenance Tech — On-Campus

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

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.