Controls Electrician

We seek a Controls Electrician on our Facilities team to maintain, troubleshoot, install, and repair electrical/communication equipment and building electrical systems per the National Electrical Code and local ordinances. This role will maintain, troubleshoot, modify, and repair campus and building automation systems as well as work with contractors and vendors of various systems as needed to maintain optimum system performance. General responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Respond to temperature, humidity, pressure, indoor air quality, and airflow issues by assessing site conditions and troubleshooting building systems. Use laptop software, meters, and sensors to evaluate performance. Inspect, test, clean, adjust, and calibrate all types of environmental sensors, controls, and mechanical systems. Adjust, repair, and rebuild valves, dampers, linkages, and all associated actuators. Renovate, upgrade, or replace building automation and control systems to accommodate new technology and improve energy conservation. Examine existing systems and recommend improvements. Plan and coordinate activities to minimize disruptions during system shutdowns. Work with the Director of Maintenance to renovate, upgrade, or replace building automation and control systems to accommodate new technology and improve energy conservation. Examine existing systems and recommend improvements. Plan and coordinate activities to minimize disruptions during system shutdowns. Provide after-hours on-call support as part of established departmental on-call rotations. Read, interpret, and update blueprints, construction drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics and follow verbal instructions in order to plan and layout installations Provide guidance to personnel such as general maintenance workers, contractors, and apprentices. Minimum of 5 years of experience in the commercial electrical maintenance field as a journeyman electrician. Completion of formal or informal apprentice program or recognized certificate from a vocational trade school or equivalent. Knowledge of and ability to adhere to national and local electrical codes and energy efficiency standards. Working knowledge of AC & DC electrical theory and AC & DC motors, controllers and control circuitry, and experience with voltage up to 480V. Working knowledge of equipment including fans, pumps, zone controls (electric and electronic), hydronics, air compressors, cooling towers, boilers, chillers. Working knowledge of systems controlling operation of HVAC, lighting, solar, power, door, and life safety systems. Demonstrated ability to write and read correspondence, blueprints, schematics and communicate with others through email, phone, and in person. Skilled in the safe and proper use of a variety of hand tools, power tools, and testing and measuring equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, etc. to install and repair electrical equipment and control systems. Demonstrated ability to work from ladders/heights and remain mobile, kneel/bend, and otherwise position self to perform duties. Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Valid driver's license. Extensive commercial electrical experience. Experience in a position directly involved in the operation and maintenance of one or more building automation systems installed or upgraded within the past 10 years. Applications received by June 15, 2026 will receive priority consideration, with review of applications continuing as needed.

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS AND ABILITY TO BE PRESENT ON-CAMPUS/IN-PERSON IS REQUIRED.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.