Campus Electrician: Fire Alarm & Systems Specialist

University of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union – Local 134, IBEW

Job summary

The University of Chicago seeks a skilled Electrician to maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and install electrical systems across campus buildings and facilities, following University standards. You will read blueprints, plan tasks, and work from diagrams to support reliable campus operations.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, five years of hands-on electrical experience, a valid driver’s license, and NICET Fire Alarm Levels I and II (preferred).

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, required. AA preferred.
• Experience: at least five years in the trade, incl. apprentice or vocational training.
• Licenses: valid driver's license; NICET Fire Alarm Levels I & II preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and replace electrical systems and equipment.
• Plan jobs with task analysis, materials lists, and sketches; use diagrams.
• Instruct apprentices and ensure safety; requisition materials as needed.
• Read blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams; maintain clean work areas.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

English communication

Math skills

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree (AA) preferred

Job description

The University of Chicago seeks a skilled Electrician to maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and install electrical systems across campus buildings and facilities, following University standards. You will read blueprints, plan tasks, and work from diagrams to support reliable campus operations.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, five years of hands-on electrical experience, a valid driver’s license, and NICET Fire Alarm Levels I and II (preferred).