FOREMAN OF ELECTRICAL MECHANICS

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago Foreman of Electrical Mechanics is responsible for supervising journey-level electrical mechanics across municipal facilities, airports, water plants, and substations. You will study blueprints, plan work, estimate labor/materials, and coordinate resources to ensure timely, compliant installations and repairs.

The role requires completion of a US DOL-registered Electrical Mechanic apprenticeship and journeyman status with 2 years of journey-level experience, or alternate

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered Electrical Mechanic apprenticeship training program and journeyman status, PLUS two (2) years of journey-level electrical mechanic work experience.
• If above is not fulfilled, candidates may have: industry or company sponsored apprenticeship training as Electrical Mechanic PLUS four (4) years journey-level experience.
• Nine (9) years of journey-level electrical mechanic work experience.

Responsibilities

• Studies blueprints, specifications and work orders; inspects sites to plan installation and repair work.
• Prepares cost estimates of labor, materials, equipment and manpower.
• Plans, assigns and schedules electrical jobs based on priorities and resources.
• Orders materials, equipment, and supplies; coordinates delivery to sites.
• Supervises work in progress to ensure efficiency and quality; adheres to safety procedures.
• Inspects completed work for specifications, quality standards and codes.
• Trains staff in work and safety procedures; evaluates performance.

Education

Electrical Mechanic apprenticeship

Journeyman status

Job description

FOREMAN OF ELECTRICAL MECHANICS Job Number: 416571

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

FOREMAN OF ELECTRICAL MECHANICS

Office of Public Safety Administration

Number of Vacancies: 1 (Additional vacancies pending budget approval)

This position is open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with the INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOCAL 134 (BU #32).

Under general supervision, supervises journey-level electrical mechanics engaged in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical wiring systems and equipment found in municipal buildings, airports, water purification plants, and substations, and performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties:

• Studies blueprints, specifications, and work orders and inspects work sites to assess installation, repair work, and maintenance required, determine equipment and materials needed, and plan work processes.
• Prepares cost estimates of labor, materials, equipment, and manpower needed to complete installation and repair jobs.
• Plans, assigns, and schedules electrical jobs based on established priorities and the availability of resources.
• Orders materials, equipment, and supplies and coordinates delivery to work sites.
• Supervises work in progress to ensure efficiency, timeliness, and adherence to safety procedures.
• Inspects completed jobs for compliance with specifications, established quality standards, and applicable municipal codes.
• Assists in performing complex electrical jobs.
• Trains staff in work and safety procedures and evaluates their performance.
• Works with other trades at job sites to ensure efficiency of operations.
• Approves employee time records.
• Maintains work records and prepares project status reports.
• Tests new work equipment and makes recommendations for possible acquisition.

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Location: Radio Shop 1411 W Madison St (Field Crew / Field Oversight)

Hours: Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (May vary depending on business need)

Days Off: Saturday and Sunday

Rate of Pay: $69.47/hr.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered Electrical Mechanic apprenticeship training program and journeyman status, PLUS two (2) years of journey-level electrical mechanic work experience;

OR

Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are available:

• Successful completion of an industry or company sponsored apprenticeship training program as an Electrical Mechanic, PLUS four (4) years of journey-level electrical mechanic work experience.
• Nine (9) years of journey-level electrical mechanic work experience.

NOTE: These positions require a valid State of Illinois Driver's License. You must provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing.

APPLICATION EVALUATION

Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted.

Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date.

Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075.

The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders.

For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.

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Residency Requirement

All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City upon their start date as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59 pm Central Standard Time (CST). Applications for this position will be accepted from September 17, 2026 until 11:59 pm Central Standard Time (CST) on October 01, 2026. No exceptions will be made.