Lead Electrician

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Murfreesboro, TN - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title

Lead Electrician

Department

Building Services

Salary

$47866 - $59354; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Lead Electrician is a hands-on working Journeyman electrician responsible for leading and performing all aspects of electrical work across MTSUs assets. This includes the installation repair retrofitting and maintenance of both exterior and interior lighting systems main electrical boxes and switch gear electrical circuits and electrical addition to supervising electrical work and mentoring electrical staff. The Lead Electrician will actively participate in fieldwork ensuring that all installations and repairs are completed to code on time and with the highest safety standards. This role requires a strong commitment to craftsmanship leadership and direct involvement in daily operations. As a member of a multi-discipline team assist with other tasks or special projects in other skill areas as assigned. Work locations include all university property Guy James Farm Swine Farm Foundation Reception House Beef Unit and Airport and other locations. Emergency overtime and after hour callbacks required.

Required Education

High School Diploma or HSE required.

Required Related Experience

Journeyman level electrician experience in commercial industrial and/or institutional electrical work with increasingly responsible experience in building and plant maintenance work. Experience providing material take offs for preliminary scheduling.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Valid Tennessee drivers license. Arc-Flash certified or the ability to become arc-flash certified within six (6) months from hire date.

Desirable Related Experience

Demonstrate expertise working at the Master Electrician level in commercial industrial and/or institutional electrical installations maintenance and repairs. Possess additional building trades skills particularly plumbing skills.

Desirable License/Registration/Certification

Current or prior license as a Journeyman or Master electrician in the State of Tennessee.

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following:

  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
  • 13 paid University holidays
  • Medical dental vision and life insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at by contacting MTSU Public Safety at .

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply:In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU please call or email

Application Review Date:November 19 2025; for optimal consideration please apply before November 3 2025

Job TitleLead ElectricianDepartmentBuilding ServicesSalary$47866 - $59354; commensurate with experienceJob Summary/Basic FunctionThe Lead Electrician is a hands-on working Journeyman electrician responsible for leading and performing all aspects of electrical work across MTSUs assets. This includes ...
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Key Skills

  • Low Voltage
  • Hand Tools
  • Commercial Electrician Experience
  • Construction Experience
  • Electrical Experience
  • Generator Repair
  • NEC
  • Schematics
  • High Voltage
  • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Power Tools
  • Troubleshooting

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