Electrician

About the job

Vanderbilt University has an exciting opportunity for an Electrician Journeyman to join the Zone Maintenance Team in Vanderbilt University Maintenance and Operations. The Electrician team is responsible for trouble shooting electrical circuits; wiring tents for special events; starting, testing, and running emergency generators and logging results; and repairing, replacing, or installing motors, motor starters, light fixture and switches. ****

About the Work Unit:

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Real Estate, Facilities, and Development at Vanderbilt University is committed to upholding the University's vision by excelling in management, strategic initiatives, and operational success. The unit embodies the core values and mission of the university, working closely with key stakeholders to address complex issues that span across the University and its affiliates as well as coordinating with the Board of Trustees on complex and cross-institutional issues. Each member of the team is crucial in executing the strategic initiatives and advancing the university through strategic partnerships to strategically managing growth, optimizing campus resources and ensuring that infrastructure supports Vanderbilt’s evolving academic and research needs and its vision to become the world’s best-run university.

VUMO is part of the Facilities Department which reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Officer. VUMO provides maintenance, cleaning, and other ancillary services for six million square feet of academic, laboratory, administrative, residential, and recreational space, as well as power generation and thermal utilities for both Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The Grounds team cares for 330 acres including a registered arboretum and SEC athletic fields. VUMO’s annual budget exceeds $100 million and includes over 500 employees.

Facilities is part of the Vanderbilt University Real Estate, Facilities, and Development organization which works collaboratively to build, maintain, manage and operate campus infrastructure in a sustainable and cost-efficient manner to support the overarching academic mission and goals of the university.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

• Troubleshoot electrical circuits
• Start and test run emergency generators and log results
• Repair, replace, or install the following components of an electrical system:
• motor
• motor starter
• disconnect
• circuit breaker
• light fixture
• switch
• receptacle
• Wire tents for special events
• Hook up power to television trucks
• Properly dispose of lamps, ballasts, and batteries
• Operate various types of lifts
• Assist zone HAR mechanics, plumber, and carpenter in the performance of their duties
• Utilize work order system in all aspects including parts ordering, printing work orders, parts look-up
• Set up and monitor personal work order query
• Process daily work order time sheet
• Operate vehicle/golf cart and perform operator level maintenance
• Other duties as related to classification

Supervisory Relationships:

Though this position does not have supervisory responsibilities. This position reports administratively and functionally to the Zone Manager.

Experience and Education:

• High School Graduate or GED is required.

• Formal Electrician training program is preferred.

Skills and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license is required.
• 5 years of experience in a relevant position
• Able to stand, stoop, crawl, Climb, work on elevated surfaces and be in awkward positions for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift as at least 70 lbs
• Proficient at troubleshooting and making necessary repairs to FCU
• Able to work in various weather conditions
• High work ethic

About Us

At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.

Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 10009032
• Job Category: Facilities
• Posting Date: 2026-10-19
• Job Schedule: Full time