Electrician (FAS) - Facilities Management Admin

University-of-Illinoi; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a skilled Electrician to install, repair and maintain electrical distribution systems across its health sciences facilities and campus infrastructure. You will perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot controls, fire alarm and access control systems, and coordinate with facilities teams.

The position requires a journeyman electrician with at least five years of hands-on experience, including hospital environments, and a solid understanding of NFPA 72 and

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician with ≥5 years of experience (including apprenticeship).
• Experience with fire alarm installation, programming, troubleshooting and testing (≥5 years).
• Experience with access control and security systems installations (≥5 years).
• Hospital work experience (≥2 years).
• Knowledge of NFPA 72 and NFPA 101.
• Proficiency with computers and basic software.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, and maintains electrical equipment, distribution systems, controls and signal equipment.
• Inspects the work site and determines material and tools requirements, and methods of repair.
• Lays out work, assembles equipment, and fabricates distribution runs.
• Installs new work and completes small remodeling work.
• Inspects the work site and determines material, equipment, and tool requirements and method to be used.
• Plans, lays out, installs and assembles material and fixtures as required by scope of work.
• Repairs, maintain and calibrates electrically operated controls and devices, such as communication devices, signals devices, fire warning and security devices, patient care equipment at the Health Sciences Center etc.
• Perform related duties as required within classification specifications.

Skills

Electrical trades

Fire alarm systems

Access control

Hospital experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NFPA standards

Computer literacy

Fiber optic equipment

Job description

Chicago, IL, United States

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1042612

Posted on: 9/9/2026 - Application Deadline: 9/23/2026

Hiring Department: Facilities Management Admin

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042612

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 2

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: September 23, 2026

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $63.15 - 63.15 / Hourly Wage

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The electrician is responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrically powered systems and equipment, including distribution systems and equipment. Must have knowledge and follow accepted procedures and techniques of the electrical trade.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Repairs, and maintains electrical equipment, distribution systems, controls and signal equipment.
• Inspects the work site and determines material and tools requirements, and methods of repair.
• Lays out work, assembles equipment, and fabricates distribution runs.
• Responsible for transporting tools, material, and equipment to the work site.
• Installs new work and completes small remodeling work.
• Inspects the work site and determines material, equipment, and tool requirements and method to be used.
• Plans, lays out, installs and assembles material and fixtures as required by scope of work.
• Repairs, maintain and calibrates electrically operated controls and devices, such as communication devices, signals devices, fire warning and security devices, patient care equipment at the Health Sciences Center etc.
• Perform related duties as required within classification specifications.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience sufficient to qualify as a journeyman Electrician, with a minimum of five (5) years (60 months) of actual work in the trade, including apprenticeship 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience sufficient to qualify as a journeyman Electrician, with a minimum of five (5) years (60 months) of actual work in the trade, including apprenticeship 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.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with fire alarm installation, programming, troubleshooting and testing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with access control and security systems installations, programing and testing.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a hospital.
• Experience with TJC requirements and documentation.
• Experience with computers, having a good knowledge of computer systems and software.
• Experience in the design of low voltage applications.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72 and NFPA 101.

Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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