Executive Assistant United Electric Company Louisville, KY Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $80,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee stock ownership plan Life insurance Qualifications Confidential information handling Filing Executive administrative support High school diploma or GED Attention to detail Organizational skills Full Job Description Company Overview United Electric Company is an established union electrical contractor serving commercial and industrial customers across multiple markets. Since 1957, we've built our reputation on quality workmanship, safety, reliability, and strong customer relationships. Our success is driven by skilled professionals, experienced field leadership, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service and results for our customers. Our Core Values At United Electric, our Core Values guide how we work, lead, and serve our customers. We're looking for individuals who share our commitment to:
Committed:
To our team, clients, and community through honesty, reliability, and loyalty.
Relentless:
In our pursuit of solutions, excellence, and growth.
Humble:
Putting others—our team, clients, and vendors—before ourselves. We believe success is measured not only by what we accomplish, but by how we accomplish it. Position Summary The Executive Assistant is the right hand to the Chief Executive Officer and the central point of coordination for United Electric's executive team. Reporting to the CEO, this position manages the calendars, schedules, travel, and communications of the CEO, the President, and all Vice Presidents/ Executives. Success requires professionalism, sound judgment, strong follow-through, and absolute discretion with sensitive company, labor, and personnel information. Key Responsibilities Calendar, Schedule & Travel Manage and protect the calendars of the CEO, President, and all VPs/Executives, resolving conflicts and prioritizing requests in line with CEO direction. Arrange travel, including flights, lodging, ground transportation, and itineraries, and coordinate trips between locations, jobsites, and customer or industry events. Prepare and submit executive expense reports in line with company policy. Meetings & Communications Prepare agendas and materials for leadership meetings and company events; take notes and track action items through completion. Screen and route executive calls, email, and correspondence, and draft memos, reports, and presentations on their behalf. Serve as a professional liaison between executives and employees, union representatives, customers, and vendors. Administrative Support Anticipate needs, follow up on open items, and track deadlines with minimal supervision. Maintain organized executive office files and records, and coordinate with the Office Manager, Accounting, HR, and IT as needed. Handle confidential financial, labor, and personnel information with discretion. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years of experience as an executive assistant or administrative professional supporting senior leadership. Demonstrated experience managing complex calendars for multiple executives and balancing competing priorities. Proficiency with Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets) or Microsoft Office. Strong written and verbal communication skills, organization, and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment. Preferred Qualifications Experience in construction, electrical contracting, a union environment, or another operations-heavy or labor-related setting. Experience supporting a CEO, President, or multiple C-level executives at once. Experience coordinating complex travel, executive meetings, and company events. Working Conditions Based at the Louisville, KY office; primarily office-based and on-site during regular business hours. Extended periods of sitting, computer work, and phone use are expected, along with the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Travel between United Electric locations and occasional jobsite visits may be required; must comply with all required PPE and safety requirements on a jobsite. Flexibility for after-hours needs to support executive schedules is expected. Benefits Competitive pay based on experience Company-paid health, dental, vision insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Group Life insurance 401(k) with company match after 90 days of employment Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) allocation after the first year waiting period Paid time off: 1 week vacation after 90 days of employment and 6 days Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) per year Yearly bonus consideration To Apply Send your resume to . This job description reflects the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Duties may be added, removed, or modified at any time. Nothing in this document constitutes a contract of employment. United Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Pay:
$60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plans
Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
Health Insurance
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