Job Details

Electrician I - Facilities Services - UTK

Position Number: 6103713
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Facilities Management

Electrician I - Facilities Services - UTK
Knoxville, TN, United States

Job Identification: 2346
Job Category: Facilities Services
Posting Date: 03/25/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 2040 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US

Job Description
Under supervision, the Electrician I within Facilities Services Maintenance and Repairs performs general electrical work on electrical systems, facilities, appliances, and related electronic controls according to the National Electrical Code. This individual will read blue prints and electrical schematic drawings and will be responsible for the troubleshooting of electrical and life safety systems.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams.
Help with routine maintenance and inspections of electrical systems.
Assist with the installation of electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
Support the troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems and components as well as the electrical and life safety systems throughout campus.
Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and circuits to check for proper operation, loose connections, overheating, tripping circuits, leaking insulation, arcing alignment, lubrication, and vibration.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Education:
- High school diploma or GED
Experience:
- Three to four years working experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience in relevant field to include completion of technical training or apprenticeship program. Note: Education may be substituted for experience on a year-to-year basis
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code.
- Ability to lift and pull heavy objects.
- Must have the skill to troubleshoot Electrical and Life Safety systems.
- Knowledge of safe work practices.
- Have the ability to operate different types of tools and equipment.
- Ability to use test and metering equipment.
Other Conditions
- Valid Driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

Education:
- Vocational or technical training in a related field

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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