Electrician

County of DuPage; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Pension

Deferred compensation plan

Tuition reimbursement

Pre-paid legal

Credit union

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Comp time

Personal days

Job summary

DuPage County is seeking an Electrician to support the County Facilities Management Department on projects across multiple sites. The role requires experience with complex electrical systems, controls, and safety compliance.

The position starts on 11/1/2026 and offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid time off. Employment is full-time and based in Wheaton, IL with opportunities to advance within public works and facilities management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years as Journeyman Electrician OR six years of experience in industrial electrical work including electronic circuitry.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, lays out, installs and repairs electrical equipment including control centers and panels.
• Diagnoses electrical problems and replaces or repairs parts as necessary.
• Maintains wiring diagrams and records; orders supplies as needed.
• Directs and instructs Electrician Technicians and ensures safety of assistants.
• Keeps supervisor informed of modifications and changes.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as an Electrician for the DuPage County Facilities Management Department. This employee will work on Facilities Management and Public Works projects at various locations.

**Please note that this position is not set to start until 11/1/2026. **

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time, Comp time, and Personal days.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information

For detailed information on paid time off, visit Local 399 Contract

Job Duties

• Plans, lays out, installs and repairs a variety of complex electrical equipment including electronic controls, switchboards, control centers and panels, relays, circuit breakers and various other types of electronic equipment involving transistor circuits
• Establishes balance loads
• Lays out and wires complex circuits
• Diagnoses electrical problems and replaces or repairs parts as necessary
• Detects and replaces defective control modules, tests and makes adjustments
• Prepares wiring diagrams to record all changes
• Recommends ordering of supplies and maintains various work records
• Directs and instructs the work of Electrician Technicians where necessary and is responsible for the safety of their assistants
• Makes modifications to older equipment to keep it operating
• Keeps supervisor informed of modifications
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.

Requirements

• Completion of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma equivalent
• Completion of electrical trade courses plus six years experience in industrial electrical work including electronic circuitry; or two years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician
• Must possess and maintain in good standing a valid Illinois Driver's License

Post offer physical is required. Pre-employment background check is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, high or precarious places and other related conditions and situations.