Electrician I or II

City of Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Urbana is seeking an Electrician I or II to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across City facilities. The role includes inspecting and testing electrical components, diagnosing faults, and performing repairs to keep traffic signals and street lighting operational.

Entry-level positions offer on-the-job training, with progression to journeyman duties and supervisory support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; coursework in electronics/electrical engineering or related program or two years electrical trade experience preferred.
• Must obtain CDL Class B with Air Brake within six months; IMSA certifications within timeframes; journey-level license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, fixtures, and city utilities.
• Inspect, test, diagnose faults, and repair by replacing parts or rewiring circuits.
• Assist in maintaining traffic signals, streetlights, and school crossing signals; respond to emergency signals as standby electrician.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

60 hours electrical coursework or 2 years electrical trade

CDL Class B with Air Brake

IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Certification

IMSA Roadway Lighting Level I Certification

Journey-level electrical license preferred

Job description

Position Summary:

The Electrician I performs complex technical electrical work in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with standard practices of the electrical trade. The Electrician I inspects and tests elements of electrical systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions and performs required repairs through replacement of inoperative parts or re-wiring of circuits. Responsibilities also include locating City maintained utilities; installing wiring, conduit, and other raceways; troubleshooting components and systems. The Electrician I assists in maintaining and repairing traffic signals at designated City of Urbana intersections; and maintaining and repairing school crossing signals. Performs snow removal duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the entry-level class in the Electrician series. This job class performs general electrician tasks while learning the more skilled tasks. Incumbents in this classification receive on-the-job training, specific day-to-day direction, under supervision. Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of knowledge or skills as positions allocated to the Electrician II level and exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Under supervision and through training and experience, employees in this classification are assigned increasingly responsible duties.

The Electrician II performs complex technical electrical work, at a journeyman level, in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with standard practices of the electrical trade. The Electrician II inspects and tests elements of electrical systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions and perform required repairs through replacement of inoperative parts or re-wiring of circuits. Responsibilities also include locating City maintained utilities; installing wiring, conduit, and other raceways; troubleshooting components and systems. The Electrician II assists in maintaining and repairing traffic signals at designated City of Urbana intersections; and maintaining and repairing school crossing signals. The Electrician II provides guidance and oversight to the Electrician I position. Performs snow removal duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the journey-level class in the Electrician series. Incumbents assigned to this classification are expected to perform the full range of duties and work with considerable proficiency, independence, and initiative. Advancement to the Electrician II position is based on meeting minimum qualifications, satisfactory job performance, and position availability.

Electrician I or II Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contributes to supporting the Mayor and City Council’s priority of creating safe and inviting neighborhood spaces by servicing and maintaining exterior lighting.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs streetlights and parking lot light circuits using operational vehicles and equipment.
• Assembles street light controllers; Cleans contacts and other moving parts in controllers;
• Locates all City-owned utilities for contractors, utilities, and City crews using cable locator and maps.
• Assists the Traffic Signal Technician with the inspection, replacement, and repair of traffic signals infrastructure as needed or scheduled.
• Installs wiring, conduit, and raceways in City facilities for lights and electrical devices as assigned.
• Re-lamps and installs fluorescent lighting ballasts and starters; checks luminaires and luminaire components as assigned.
• Checks electrical operation of diesel emergency power generator as assigned.
• Performs maintenance checks and minor repairs on lift stations.
• Repairs and maintains holiday lighting system.
• Troubleshoots components and systems as required.
• Purchases miscellaneous supplies and parts as authorized.
• Completes work orders and updates asset information utilizing work order/asset management software.
• Acts as “standby” electrician to respond to emergency calls pertaining to malfunctioning or damaged traffic signals , streetlights, or related components, including such as from storm or accidents: enters damage reports. Evaluates damage and conducts emergency repair of traffic control, street lighting, and other electrical devices.
• Removes snow from streets and parking lots using snow plow, snow blower andshovel; spreads road salt on streets;
• Responds to citizen and customer inquiries or concerns;
• Performs general housekeeping in work area.
• Actively supports and upholds the City’s mission and values.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Demonstrate superior seamless customer service, integrity, and a commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity.
• Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Contributes to the overall success of the Public Works Department by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Electrician I Required / Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge and abilities typically acquired through a high school diploma,
• At least 60 hours of coursework in an electronics, electrical engineering, or related program; trade school program; OR at least two (2) years of experience in an electrical trade, typically associated with the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical devices.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Must possess or obtain within six (6) months of employment a valid State of Illinois Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake endorsement and have a safe driving record.
• IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Certification, or approved equivalent, within one (1) year of employment.
• IMSA Roadway Lighting Level I Certification, or approved equivalent, within two (2) years of employment.
• Attainment of a journey-level electrical license is preferred.

Electrician II Required / Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge and abilities typically acquired through a high school diploma,
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in the Electrician I position or comparable relevant job experience: OR completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship program
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Must possess or obtain within six (6) months of employment a valid State of Illinois Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake endorsement and have a safe driving record.
• IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Certification, or approved equivalent, within one (1) year of employment.
• IMSA Roadway Lighting Level I Certification, or approved equivalent, within two (2) years of employment.
• Attainment of a journey-level electrical license is preferred.

For a complete list of duties and qualifications, please refer to the job description.