DOC Pontiac CC Electrician

State of Illinois•Pontiac, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is hiring an Electrician at Pontiac Correctional Center. The position performs journeyman electrical work, including constructing, installing, altering, maintaining, and repairing facility electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with current National Electrical Codes. The electrician repairs and replaces parts, prepares reports, and keeps records of materials and supplies used. Other duties may be assigned within the scope of the role. The position is full-time and onsite at Pontiac Correctional Center, with scheduled hours of 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and weekends off. It is a union position subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employment is conditional on passing the required background check and drug screen and complying with applicable employer vaccine and other medical standards. The work involves heavy physical demands and working at heights while following safety requirements and using fall protection. The role also requires use of digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to support departmental digital initiatives.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
Successful completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship program and four years of full-time journey-level electrician experience, or eight years of full-time journey-level electrician experience.
Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Ability to pass a drug screen.
Ability to work at heights, including on ladders, scaffolding, aerial lifts, or elevated platforms, while following safety regulations and using appropriate fall protection.
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.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds at a time and frequently lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting departmental digital enhancements.
Must abide by employer vaccine and/or other medical standards.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform journeyman electrical work constructing, installing, and altering electrical systems according to current National Electrical Codes.
Maintain and repair facility electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures according to current National Electrical Codes.
Repair and replace electrical parts according to current National Electrical Codes.
Prepare reports and maintain records of materials and supplies used.
Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the role.