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Posted 09 June, 2026

Maintenance Electrician

UGL Australia
Australia-QLD-Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs Full Time
Reference: 397_132375_751084

UGL is the lead electrical contractor delivering preventative and corrective maintenance, along with minor project works, across the University of Queensland sites.

This is a long-term, stable opportunity supporting one of Brisbane's largest and most diverse institutional asset portfolios.

Based at the vibrant St Lucia campus, this role offers exposure to a diverse environment including:

  • Commercial buildings

  • Laboratories and research facilities

  • Sporting precincts and infrastructure

  • Campus-wide electrical assets

We are seeking experienced Maintenance Electricians, who value safety, quality workmanship and technical problem-solving in a customer-focused environment.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Preventative and reactive maintenance across campus assets

  • Fault finding, diagnostics and repairs

  • Installation, testing and commissioning

  • Switchboard and switchgear maintenance

  • Lighting, cabling and general electrical works

  • Compliance documentation and certification

  • Supporting upgrades and minor capital works

This is a hands-on maintenance role with a mix of autonomous work and team collaboration.

About You

  • QLD Electrical Licence

  • Current LVR/CPR

  • Commercial or industrial maintenance experience

  • Strong fault-finding skills

  • Ability to interpret drawings and work to AS/NZS 3000

  • Reliable, safety-focused and customer-oriented

Please note a rigorous pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening will be conducted for short-listed candidates.

Why UGL?

At UGL, we operate across major infrastructure, renewables, transport, utilities and resources projects nationwide. With us, you get:

  • $52/hr super

  • Consistent full-time hours (40 hrs/week)

  • Work-Life Balance - Mon - Fri, 6am to 2:30pm

  • No travel - site-based at UQ St Lucia

  • Diverse work across a large, clean campus environment

  • Supportive team culture with a strong safety focus

UGL is part of the CIMIC Group, and we value diversity, inclusion and innovation at every level.

Job Reference: 267894

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