Airfield Electrician
Company: Bluegrass Airport
Location: Lexington
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
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 mattersstrengthening the local
economy and creating positive first and last impressions for our
community. At Blue Grass Airport, you're not just building a
careeryou're helping connect people, businesses, and opportunities
every day. About the position: The Electrician – Airfield provides
services for the airfield, terminal, facilities, properties, and
equipment at Blue Grass Airport. The Electrician – Airfield’s focus
is on the airport’s airfield but also works with the Electrician –
Facilities when needed. The Electricians are part of a maintenance
department focused on working together as a team to achieve common
and individual goals. We are looking for candidates with a “can do
– will do” positive attitude and a team player approach. The
Airfield Electrician’s airfield focus includes airfield lighting
and NAVAIDS, troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance of existing
airfield lighting circuits, roadway and parking lot lighting
circuits, power distribution systems, transformers, airfield
control systems, automatic security gate systems, and all secondary
branch circuit wiring. The Airfield Electrician is responsible for
maintaining runway, taxiway, beacons, weather monitoring systems,
illuminated signs, and other special airport lighting systems in
accordance with codes, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
standards, and other requirements. 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
schedule is 11am - 9:30pm Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday (days
of the week rotate quarterly). The Electrician - Airfield 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. Please review the attached job
description for job duties, qualifications, working conditions,
physical requirements, and special requirements. 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. Compensation details:
61690-74028 Yearly Salary PI68418e32da92-25448-39969460
Keywords: Bluegrass Airport, Cincinnati , Airfield Electrician, Construction - Building Trades , Lexington, Ohio
