Construction Electrician I (sr) - Facilities Services - UTK
- University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Full Time
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Construction Electrician I (sr) - Facilities Services - UTK
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Position Number: 6328771
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Facilities Management
Construction Electrician I (sr) - Facilities Services - UTK
Knoxville, TN, United States
Job Identification: 3663
Job Category: Facilities Services
Posting Date: 06/27/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 2040 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US
Job Description
The Senior Electrician is responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the electrical systems and equipment for the UT Knoxville campus and all campus properties. The senior electrician will be responsible for the continuity of all projects and for the inspection of equipment on a regular basis in order to maintain safety. This position will provide support for special events and will work alongside contractors and other craft disciplines to complete work. This individual will assist the foreman and will fill in during absences.
Responsibilities
Maintain, repair, operate, and install electrical systems and related components
Assist contractors and other crafts personnel in the performance of their duties related to electrical systems construction, modification, or maintenance projects in accordance with the National Electric Code
Supervise and instruct electrical craft personnel in the use of tools, materials, and in the performance of their duties
Interpret drawings and electrical schematics, develop take off materials ordering lists, and order necessary materials
Inspect and repair electrical equipment/components to maintain proper working order
Mentor others, plan work for self and others, provide technical guidance and review work assigned for technical adequacy
Enforces strict safety procedures and maintains the skills and knowledge necessary to perform work in a safe and efficient manner.
Fill in for foreman in their absence
Interpret and apply the fundamentals of the National Electric Code in electrical systems and components in maintenance, repair, and construction projects
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience: At least six years of field experience in electrical systems. Education may be substituted for field experience on a year-for-year basis if education is related to electrical systems.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of the National Electric Code safe work practices and safety guidelines
Ability to interpret and apply fundamentals of the National Electric Code in electrical systems work efforts
Ability to supervise electrical craft in the performance of their duties.
Other Conditions
Valid Driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Vocational or technical training in electrical systems
Work Location
University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN Campus
This is an onsite position
Compensation and Benefits
UT market range: MR09
Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
Find more information on UT Benefits here
About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.
UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.
UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.
The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.
Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!
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Construction Electrician I (sr) - Facilities Services - UTK
Apply for this job
Position Number: 6328771
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Facilities Management
Construction Electrician I (sr) - Facilities Services - UTK
Knoxville, TN, United States
Job Identification: 3663
Job Category: Facilities Services
Posting Date: 06/27/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 2040 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US
Job Description
The Senior Electrician is responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the electrical systems and equipment for the UT Knoxville campus and all campus properties. The senior electrician will be responsible for the continuity of all projects and for the inspection of equipment on a regular basis in order to maintain safety. This position will provide support for special events and will work alongside contractors and other craft disciplines to complete work. This individual will assist the foreman and will fill in during absences.
Responsibilities
Maintain, repair, operate, and install electrical systems and related components
Assist contractors and other crafts personnel in the performance of their duties related to electrical systems construction, modification, or maintenance projects in accordance with the National Electric Code
Supervise and instruct electrical craft personnel in the use of tools, materials, and in the performance of their duties
Interpret drawings and electrical schematics, develop take off materials ordering lists, and order necessary materials
Inspect and repair electrical equipment/components to maintain proper working order
Mentor others, plan work for self and others, provide technical guidance and review work assigned for technical adequacy
Enforces strict safety procedures and maintains the skills and knowledge necessary to perform work in a safe and efficient manner.
Fill in for foreman in their absence
Interpret and apply the fundamentals of the National Electric Code in electrical systems and components in maintenance, repair, and construction projects
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience: At least six years of field experience in electrical systems. Education may be substituted for field experience on a year-for-year basis if education is related to electrical systems.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of the National Electric Code safe work practices and safety guidelines
Ability to interpret and apply fundamentals of the National Electric Code in electrical systems work efforts
Ability to supervise electrical craft in the performance of their duties.
Other Conditions
Valid Driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Vocational or technical training in electrical systems
Work Location
University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN Campus
This is an onsite position
Compensation and Benefits
UT market range: MR09
Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
Find more information on UT Benefits here
About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.
UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.
UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.
The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.
Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!
To apply, visit
Job ID: 483931801
Originally Posted on: 7/3/2025
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