DOC Menard CC Electrician

State of Illinois•Randolph, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a candidate to serve as an Electrician at Menard Correctional Center. The ideal candidate will maintain all electrical systems at the facility, maintain electrically driven mechanical equipment and associated equipment, and supervise and guide assigned individuals in custody. In addition, they will maintain an inventory of electrical supplies. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.
Requires successful completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship program and four (4) years full-time journey level electrician experience; OR eight (8) years of full-time journey level electrician experience.
Requires the ability to work at heights, including on ladders, scaffolding, aerial lifts, or elevated platforms, while adhering to all safety regulations and using appropriate fall protection measures.
Requires ability to stand for long periods, and move heavy equipment, materials, structures, and furniture weighing up to 50 pounds independently and up to 75-100 pounds with assistance.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen.
The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least five (5) years of experience applying established national, state, and local electrical codes.
Prefers at least five (5) years of experience reading, interpreting, and working from blueprints, simple sketches, and drawings.
Prefers at least five (5) years of experience making rough sketches and estimating time, labor, and materials necessary to complete work orders.
Prefers at least five (5) years of experience using tools of the trade such as voltmeters, ampmeters, ohmmeters, and other calibration and testing equipment apparatus.
Prefers at least five (5) years of experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting fire alarm systems.
Prefers at least five (5) years of experience maintaining inventory and accurate tool count.
Prefers at least five (5) years of experience inspecting unsafe or faulty conditions in production, transmission, and utilization of electricity.
Prefers at least five (5) years of experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting building automation systems.
Prefers at least five (5) years of experience working with journey level telecommunications work: data networks, cable TV, security cameras.
Prefers completion of current OSHA 10 training or higher.

Responsibilities

Performs journeyman electrical work which consists of constructing, installing, and altering electrical systems.
Maintains and repairs electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures at the facility.
Repairs and replaces parts.
Instructs and directs a group of individuals in custody assigned to the maintenance area.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Health, Life, Vision and Dental Insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan - Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays: 13 - 14 days annually
3 paid Personal Business days annually
12 paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
10 - 25 Paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 employment)
Personal, Sick and Vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules (As applicable)
Employee Assistance Program and/or Mental Health resources