DOC SHERIDAN CC ELECTRICIAN

Corrections Connection; Sheridan (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an Electrician for Sheridan Correctional Center. The role covers routine inspections, repair and installation of electrical systems, and brush seating/replacement across all buildings at the facility.

Minimum qualifications include completion of an electrician apprenticeship and four years of journey-level experience, or eight years of journey-level experience. Work hours include day shifts with specified schedules.

Qualifications

• Requires high school completion or equivalent.
• Requires completion of an electrician apprenticeship program and four years of journey-level electrician experience; or eight years of journey-level experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance inspections as per work order system.
• Repairs and maintains electrical switchboards, panels, and components.
• Installs and maintains electrical systems at the facility.
• Seats and replaces brushes.
• Performs other duties within scope of electrician work.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Electrical installation

Brush replacement

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrician apprenticeship program completed

Tools

Voltmeters

Ammeters

Ohmmeters

Job description

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a candidate to serve as an Electrician at Sheridan Correctional Center. The ideal candidate will perform routine maintenance inspections on the electrical equipment in all buildings at the facility. In addition, they will repair, maintain and install electrical systems at the facility, and seat and replace brushes. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

• Performs routine maintenance inspections in accordance with facility work order system and master craft/routine/ cycle lists.
• Repairs and maintains electric switchboards, panels, electrical components of air conditioners and other apparatus utilizing electricity or its effects.
• Installs and maintains electrical systems.
• Seats and replaces brushes.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.
• Requires successful completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship program and four (4) years full-time journey level electrician experience; or eight (8) years of full-time journey level electrician experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least five (5) years of experience working with established national, state and local electrical codes.
• Prefers at least five (5) years of experience working with the tools (such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters and other calibration and testing equipment and apparatus), methods, and standard practices of the trade.
• Prefers at least five (5) years of experience inspecting and perceiving unsafe or faulty conditions in production, transmission and utilization of electricity.
• Prefers at least five (5) years of experience reading, interpreting and working from blueprints, simple sketches, and drawings.
• Prefers at least five (5) years of experience making rough sketches and estimating time, labor, and materials necessary to complete work orders.
• Prefers at least five (5) years of experience maintaining records related to the work.
• Prefers at least five (5) years of experience instructing and/or directing trades helpers, individuals in custody, and/or unskilled workers or semi-skilled workers.
• Prefers completion of current OSHA 10 training or higher.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
• This position requires the ability to work at heights, including on ladders, scaffolding, aerial lifts, or elevated platforms, while adhering to all safety regulations and using appropriate fall protection measures.
• Requires ability to stand for long periods, and move heavy equipment, materials, structures and furniture up to 50 pounds independently, and up to 75-100 pounds with assistance.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: See below

1) 6am-2:30pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off

2) 7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off

Headquarter Location: Sheridan Correctional Center4017 E 2603Rd Rd, Sheridan, Illinois, 60551
Work County: LaSalle
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.