Electrician

County of DuPage•Wheaton, IL

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as an Electrician for the DuPage County Facilities Management Department. This employee will work on Facilities Management and Public Works projects at various locations. Please note that this position is not set to start until 11/1/2026. This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time, Comp time, and Personal days. This position is assigned to the IUOE - LOCAL 399 BARGAINING UNIT. To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information For detailed information on paid time off, visit Local 399 Contract

Requirements

Completion of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma equivalent
Completion of electrical trade courses plus six years experience in industrial electrical work including electronic circuitry; or two years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician
Must possess and maintain in good standing a valid Illinois Driver's License
Post offer physical is required.
Pre-employment background check is required.

Responsibilities

Plans, lays out, installs and repairs a variety of complex electrical equipment including electronic controls, switchboards, control centers and panels, relays, circuit breakers and various other types of electronic equipment involving transistor circuits
Establishes balance loads
Lays out and wires complex circuits
Diagnoses electrical problems and replaces or repairs parts as necessary
Detects and replaces defective control modules, tests and makes adjustments
Prepares wiring diagrams to record all changes
Recommends ordering of supplies and maintains various work records
Directs and instructs the work of Electrician Technicians where necessary and is responsible for the safety of their assistants
Makes modifications to older equipment to keep it operating
Keeps supervisor informed of modifications
Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.