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Electrician- Full-Time $27/HR
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What they do
An Electrician works on electrical systems in buildings. Installs electrical wiring and lighting in new construction, and repairs or upgrade wiring, outlets or other parts of older electrical systems. Checks safety and makes installations or repairs that are in compliance with local building codes. May also specialize in electrical work required in different manufacturing industries, electrical systems for cars, plane or boats, or electrical and lighting work in the film industry.
$61,968 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
- Repair, install, and troubleshoot electrical wiring systems, controls, lighting fixtures, and ride equipment.
- Work with all voltage systems up to and including three-phase 480V.
- Maintain and inspect park power distribution equipment — disconnects, transformers, switchgear, panelboards, and distribution cabinets — up to 480V.
- Perform ride inspections, checking field devices — proximity switches, photo eyes, limit switches, cables, and similar — to verify all connections are secure and components are undamaged.
- Inspect, maintain, and service AC and DC motors driven by contactors or drives, including DC motor and tach-generator brush replacement and commutator inspection and stoning.
- Service ride power-transfer systems — slip rings, conductor (bus) rails, collector shoes, and brushes — including brush replacement, ring and rail dressing, and carbon management (some systems at 480V).
- Inspect, test, and adjust electromechanical motor and safety brakes — brake-coil continuity, air-gap adjustment, and pad wear to specification.
- Inspect and verify ride restraint-circuit components, such as lap-bar and harness-release solenoids.
- Maintain facility electrical systems and perform new installations and upgrades.
- Maintain facility, ride, and queue lighting, including emergency/egress lighting and exit signs.
- Perform preventative maintenance on all electrical apparatus.
- Install or modify electrical systems and components.
- Update drawings and schematic diagrams, and assist in selecting electrical components and materials.
- Assist with park operations responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications Qualifications Required:
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant electrical experience.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Working knowledge of current electrical codes (NEC).
- Ability to read and work from schematic and wiring diagrams.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical problems on rides, controls, motors, and equipment.
- Experience inspecting and maintaining field devices and ride control components.
- Experience with conduit bending and pipe/raceway installation.
- Experience with AC and DC motors, contactors, and drives.
- Experience with power distribution equipment (disconnects, transformers, switchgear, panelboards) up to 480V.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to climb, work at heights, and perform heavy lifting.
- Must provide own hand tools for daily use.
- Willing to work varied shifts and flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Preferred:
- Trade school certification, completed apprenticeship, or active enrollment in a trade program.
- Experience with motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, or relay logic.
- Experience servicing DC motors and tach generators (brush replacement and commutator stoning).
- Experience with slip-ring, conductor-rail (bus bar), and collector-shoe power-transfer systems.
- Experience inspecting and adjusting electromechanical motor and safety brakes (air gap, coil continuity).