ELECTRICIAN

State of Illinois; Harrisburg (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a qualified Electrician to join the Illinois Youth Center Harrisburg. The ideal candidate will perform routine maintenance inspections on all electrical equipment and safely troubleshoot, repair, maintain and install electrical systems including fire alarm, camera and BAS controls.

This union position requires completion of an electrician apprenticeship and four years of journey level experience (or eight years).

Qualifications

• Requires completion of high school or equivalent.
• Completion of an electrician apprenticeship program is preferred.
• Four years of journey level electrician experience; or eight years of journey level experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance inspections of electrical systems in facilities.
• Repairs and maintains electrical switchboards, panels, and related equipment.
• Installs and maintains electrical systems such as fire alarm systems, camera systems, BAS controls.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of recognized electrician apprenticeship program

Four years full-time journey level electrician experience; or eight years of journey level experience

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Sponsorship for Employment

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Job Title: ELECTRICIAN

Job Requisition ID:58811
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/21/2026
Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Class Title:ELECTRICIAN - 13200
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9,702.24/monthly; Full Range $9,702.24 - $10,090.26
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:PR000
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:30pm with Sat/Sun off
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: 1201 W Poplar St, Harrisburg, Illinois, 62946
Work County: Saline
Agency Contact: HRR.Human [e-mail]

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview:

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a candidate to serve as an Electrician at the Illinois Youth Center Harrisburg. The ideal candidate will utilize their education and experience to qualify as a journeyman electrician to safely perform routine maintenance inspections on all electrical equipment in facilty buildings. In addition, the electrician will trouble shoot, repair, maintain and install electrical systems (fire alarm systems, camera systems, BAS controls) at the facility. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Essential Functions:

• Under general supervision, performs routine maintenance Inspections In accordance with facility Work Order System and Master Craft/Routine/Cycle Lists which include the inspection of electrical equipment in all buildings.
• Instructs and monitors unskilled workers assigned to assist with tasks.
• Repairs and maintains electrical switchboards, panels, household appliances, air conditioners, television sets and other equipment utilizing electricity or its effects.
• Constructs, installs, alters, maintains, and repairs electrical systems which operate on alternating or direct current circuits and high voltage lines, generators and appliances through panels, switches, meters and circuit breakers.
• Dresses and polishes commutators.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance):

• Prefers working knowledge of the established national, state and local electrical codes.
• Prefers working knowledge of the tools, methods and standard practices of the trade.
• Prefers ability to inspect and perceive unsafe or