Campus Electrician: Maintain & Modernize Electrical Systems

LRES Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,747 - 88,166; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking an Electrician for a fully in-person role at the Facilities LSC department. The position requires maintaining electrical systems, installing circuitry, and coordinating with contractors to meet Chicago and Cook County codes.

You will handle permits, document work, and support campus safety with regular maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates offer a Journeyman Electrician license, 5+ years experience, and the ability to work in high/ confined spaces with lifting

Qualifications

• Knowledge in electronics, troubleshooting, problem solving, equipment maintenance, power tools, life safety and technical understanding.
• Must know Chicago electrical codes and Cook County permitting requirements.
• Ability to follow manuals, schematic plans, blueprints, and other specifications required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safe operation of all electrical systems and equipment by completing preventative maintenance on controllers, transformers, voltage regulators and machinery wiring.
• Assists in maintaining emergency generator system-related equipment.
• Obtains electrical work permits.
• Must stay current on all City and County electrical codes.
• Works closely with contractors on site to ensure work performed meets current electrical codes.
• Makes suggestions and offers ideas for repairs of campus buildings.
• Installs new circuitry for equipment and lighting.
• Performs work assignments received, both verbal and through the work order software system.
• Maintains records of work performed using the work order management software system.
• Assists supervisor with inventory control.
• Performs work assignments to make campus facilities as safe and secure as possible for all students, staff and faculty.
• May, at times, be called upon to assist with snow removal.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education

Trade School or Industrial Apprenticeship degree in Electric or Electronic Trades

Minimum of 5 years electrician experience

Journeyman Electrician License

Job description

Loyola University Chicago is seeking an Electrician for a fully in-person role at the Facilities LSC department. The position requires maintaining electrical systems, installing circuitry, and coordinating with contractors to meet Chicago and Cook County codes.

You will handle permits, document work, and support campus safety with regular maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates offer a Journeyman Electrician license, 5+ years experience, and the ability to work in high/ confined spaces with lifting