Facilities Electrician

About Blue Grass Airport:At Blue Grass Airport (LEX), our employees are the heart of our operation. From the airfield to the terminal and everywhere in between, our team shares a commitment to safety, service, and genuine Kentucky hospitality. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, Blue Grass Airport connects central and southeastern Kentuckians to the world while serving as a welcoming gateway for visitors to our region. Each year, more than 1.6 million passengers rely on our team to help them experience their travels with ease.The work we do matters--strengthening the local economy and creating positive first and last impressions for our community. At Blue Grass Airport, you're not just building a career--you're helping connect people, businesses, and opportunities every day.About the position:The facilities electrician is responsible for maintaining and repairing electrical systems across all airport buildings, facilities, properties, and equipment, with secondary support for airfield electrical systems. This skilled role ensures safe, reliable electrical operations throughout the airport and plays a critical part in snow/ice response to keep airport operations running during inclement weather.Candidates must have a high school or trade school degree, two to five years journeyman-level electrical experience, and a current Journeyman Electrician License issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.This is a full-time, 40 hour work week position, working ten hour shifts on-site. The Electrician - Facilities is eligible for an additional $2.50 per hour when required to work a temporary schedule change. In addition, there is compensation for additional travel for call ins, a safety footwear allowance, uniforms and winter gear provided.About the benefits:The airport is the recipient of the 2025 Top Benefits Award from Mployer, the industry-standard for employee benefit plan rating. It recognizes the airport's competitive benefits package as surpassing standards compared to other employers that are similar in industry, region, and size and is a reflection of how the airport strives to support its team.The airport believes that the best people create the best workplace, and in return offers competitive pay and an extremely generous benefits package, including retirement, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, paid time off, paid family medical leave time, on-site gym with professional workout equipment, cell phone allowance, tuition reimbursement, and more.