ELECTRICIAN

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

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking an Electrician at the Illinois Youth Center Harrisburg to perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of electrical systems across facility buildings. The position requires completion of an electrician apprenticeship and four years of journey-level experience (eight years alternatively).

The job is a full-time union role based at 1201 W Poplar St, Harrisburg, IL 62946.

Qualifications

• Completion of an electrician apprenticeship program.
• Four years full-time journey level electrician experience; or eight years.
• Knowledge of national, state and local electrical codes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance inspections on electrical equipment in all buildings.
• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain and install electrical systems.
• Inspect electrical switchboards, panels, and related equipment.
• Read blueprints and sketches to plan work.
• Work under general supervision and supervise unskilled workers.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Crew supervision

Education

Electrician apprenticeship program

Journeyman electrician experience (4 years) or 8 years experience

Tools

Voltmeter

Ammeter

Ohmmeter

Calibration equipment

Job description

Job Title: ELECTRICIAN

Job Requisition ID: 58811 Opening Date: 10/06/2026Closing Date: 10/21/2026Agency: Department of Juvenile JusticeClass Title: ELECTRICIAN - 13200Skill Option: NoneBilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9,702.24/monthly; Full Range $9,702.24 - $10,090.26Job Type: SalariedCategory: Full TimeNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: PR000
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, 62946Work County: SalineAgency 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 faulty conditions in production, transmission and utilization of electricity.
• Prefers ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, simple sketches, and drawings.
• Prefers ability to make rough sketches and estimate time, labor, and materials necessary to complete work orders.
• Prefers ability to work from heights (on ladders, scaffold, platforms, and lifts), 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.
• Prefers ability to maintain records related to the work.
• Prefers ability to instruct and/or direct trades helpers, inmates, and/or unskilled workers or semi-skilled workers.
• Prefers skill in the use of tools of the trade such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters and other calibration and testing equipment and apparatus.

Conditions of Employment:

• Requires the ability to pass an Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC)/Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last‑minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. This also requires the ability to work in a 24 hour ‘on call’ capacity.
• This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency:

The mission of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is to build youth skills and strengthen families by promoting community safety and positive youth outcomes. Over 900 staff members from across various departments—security, programming, education, mental health, and more—collaborate with the understanding that youth are physically, emotionally, and cognitively different from adults. The department provides extensive services to young people through a developmental, treatment-focused model of care that builds youth resiliency, engages families, and promotes community safety at the five youth facilities it operates across the state. IDJJ serves and houses approximately 150 youth and is responsible for approximately 500 youth on Aftercare in various Illinois’ communities.

Benefits:

The Department of Juvenile Justice offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid parental leave
• Pre-tax benefits programs including but not limited to: Deferred Compensation, Medical, Daycare, etc.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid Sick Days annually
• New Employees earn ten (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to twenty-five (25) paid Vacation Days annually (based on years of service)
• Employees earn three (3) paid Personal Days annually (pro-rated based on start date)
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
• Flexible work schedules in many program areas (remote work may be an option for certain positions)

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).