Electrician (FAS) - Facilities Management Admin University of Illinois - 4.2 Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $63.15 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Generator repair Electrical generators Fiber optic network High school diploma or GED Electrical motors Electrical transformers Electrical control system maintenance Electrical maintenance Full Job Description Electrician (FAS) -

Facilities Management Admin Hiring Department :

Facilities Management Admin Location :

Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID :

1042612

FTE :

1

Work Schedule :

Monday -

Friday Shift :

Days # of

Positions :

2

Workplace Type :

On-Site Posting Close Date :

September 23, 2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $63.15 - 63.15 / Hourly Wage About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The electrician is responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrically powered systems and equipment, including distribution systems and equipment. Must have knowledge and follow accepted procedures and techniques of the electrical trade.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Repairs, and maintains electrical equipment, distribution systems, controls and signal equipment. Inspects the work site and determines material and tools requirements, and methods of repair. Lays out work, assembles equipment, and fabricates distribution runs. Responsible for transporting tools, material, and equipment to the work site. Installs new work and completes small remodeling work. Inspects the work site and determines material, equipment, and tool requirements and method to be used. Plans, lays out, installs and assembles material and fixtures as required by scope of work. Repairs, maintain and calibrates electrically operated controls and devices, such as communication devices, signals devices, fire warning and security devices, patient care equipment at the Health Sciences Center etc. Perform related duties as required within classification specifications.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

High school diploma or equivalent. Experience sufficient to qualify as a journeyman Electrician, with a minimum of five (5) years (60 months) of actual work in the trade, including apprenticeship or vocational training. The trade for this purpose shall include work normally performed by Electricians i.e. installing, maintaining, and/or repairing electrical systems, generators, transformers, motors and other electrical/electronic controls, electrical switchboard and other apparatus utilizing electricity, electrical, electronic and direct digital control systems, fire and alarm systems, and associated electrical, electronic and fiber optic equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of experience with fire alarm installation, programming, troubleshooting and testing. Minimum 5 years of experience with access control and security systems installations, programing and testing. Minimum 2 years of experience working in a hospital. Experience with TJC requirements and documentation. Experience with computers, having a good knowledge of computer systems and software. Experience in the design of low voltage applications. NICET level II certification. BICSI installer level certification. Knowledge of NFPA 72 and

NFPA 101.

To Apply:

For fullest consideration click on the button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.