ELECTRICIAN

Cook County•Chicago, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans layout and wiring of electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment. Installs, repairs and modifies new or existing equipment and systems to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent (must provide proof at time of interview)
Successful completion from an approved and recognized apprenticeship program or equivalent pursuant to attaining Journeyman status as an Electrician (must provide proof at time of interview)
Thorough and extensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and technologies relative to electrical construction, installation and repair
Knowledge of city, state and local building codes as they relate to electrical construction
Skill in installing, operating, testing, dismantling and repairing all types of electrical equipment used in building construction
Skill in identifying electrical problems, and repairing and maintaining motors, lighting, power, control, fire alarm, high voltage, U.P.S. systems and low voltage systems
Skill in interpreting blueprints and computing distances. Proficiency in interpreting and following blueprints, electrical diagrams and local electrical codes
Skill in the installation of all conduit systems, wiring, electrical devices, lighting fixtures, motors, switches, panels, motor control centers and switchboards

Nice To Haves

This position may require moderate to extensive travel to work assignments throughout Cook County, for which the employee must provide his or her own adequate means of transportation

Responsibilities

Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints, insuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring.
Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit, using such tools as hacksaw, pipe threader, and conduit bender. Pulls wiring through conduit. Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads with knife or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps. Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment, using hand-tools.
Installs control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels, fastening in place with screws or bolts, using hand tools and power tools.
Connects power cables to equipment, such as safety switches or motor, and installs grounding leads. Tests continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments, such as ohmmeter, ampmeter, and voltmeter.
Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
Repairs faulty equipment or systems as needed.
Maintains work log records. Requisitions parts, materials and equipment as needed and according to specifications.