Electrician: CREATING POOL OF APPLICANTS FOR PERMANENT AND EXTRA HELP

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois State University is seeking an Electrician to create a pool of applicants for permanent and Extra Help openings. The role involves installing and maintaining electrical equipment during use, construction, remodeling or repair at University facilities in Normal, IL.

The position requires journeyman Electrician experience, a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five years as a journeyman Electrician with apprenticeship or vocational training.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must pass post-offer pre-employment physical.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical equipment during use, construction, remodeling or repair.
• Access electrical systems in attics, crawl spaces, and other areas.
• Work safely with materials and at heights up to 120 feet.
• Read and identify color-coded wires and related controls.
• Work around university substations and 12,500-volt distribution.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician

Driver's license

Pre-employment physical

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title: Electrician: CREATING POOL OF APPLICANTS FOR PERMANENT AND EXTRA HELP

Division Name: Finance and Planning

Department: Building Maintenance

General Summary

To install and maintain electrical equipment during its use, construction, remodeling or repair.

Required Qualifications

• 1. High school graduation or equivalent.
• 2. Experience sufficient to qualify as a journeyman Electrician, with a minimum of five (5) years of actual work in the trade, including apprenticeship and/or vocational training. The trade for this purpose shall include work normally performed by Electricians i.e. installing, maintaining, and/or repairing electrical systems, generators, transformers, motors and other electrical/electronic controls, electrical switchboard and other apparatus utilizing electricity, electrical, electronic, and direct digital control systems, fire and alarm systems, and associated electrical, electronic and fiber optic equipment.
• 3. Valid driver's license.
• 4. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

Work Hours

To be determined

Functional Expectations

• 1. Must be able to climb above 12', bend and crawl in order to gain access to or perform the work of an electrician in areas such as attics, crawl spaces, false floors, cutting poles and scaffolding.
• 2. Must be able to work with weights up to 40 lbs. overhead, due to the weight and placement of construction materials such as conduit and light fixtures.
• 3. Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs. waist-high in order to work with typical equipment and materials such as large panels and motors.
• 4. Must be able to speak and hear clearly over the radio and telephone.
• 5. Must be able to differentiate and identify color-coded wires.
• 6. Must be able to work in temperature extremes, ranging from freezing weather to steam tunnels.
• 7. Must be able to work at heights to repair equipment located on poles (up to 120') or hung
  from tall ceilings such as lights in auditoriums (20' to 30' high).
• 8. Must be able to work amid hazards of construction sites such as; dust, noise, animal rooms and laboratories.
• 9. Must be able to work in and around University substations and distribution of voltage up to
  12,500 volts.

Proposed Starting Date

Based on need - to be determined

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$48.00 per hour

Optional Applicant Documents

• Certification of Retirement Annuity

Special Instructions for Applicants

This job posting is intended to create a pool of qualified candidates for future permanent AND Extra Help openings. There may not be an actual opening at the time of application. Regardless of your interest in full-time or Extra Help employment, your complete application will be reviewed.
Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. At the time of a permanent vacancy, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.
In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, may be faxed, mailed or delivered to Human Resources:
Fax: [phone], Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

Information Specific to Benefit Eligible Employees Only:

University Benefit Highlights:
Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
Retirementand supplemental retirement planning options
Tuition waiver benefitsavailable to staff as well as their eligible dependents
Paidholiday/administrative closuresduring Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
Paidbenefit time

Information Specific to Extra Help Only:

Employees are only paid for hours worked.
There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment.
Extra Help employees are paid prevailing rate per the trade. They may work full-time hours throughout their employment as Extra Help, however they are not to exceed 900 hours.
Benefits includetime away from workfor eligible employees and the option to participate in theUniversity’s 403(b) Plan

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Contact Information for Applicants

Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
[e-mail]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at [phone].