Journeyman Electrician – Facility Maintenance

State of Illinois; Harrisburg (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Journeyman Electrician for the Illinois Youth Center Harrisburg to perform routine and preventive maintenance on electrical systems across buildings. The role includes troubleshooting, repairs, and installation of specialized systems such as fire alarms, cameras, and BAS controls.

Qualifications require completion of an electrician apprenticeship and four years of journey level experience (or eight years total).

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship program and four years full-time journey level electrician experience, or eight years journey level experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance inspections on electrical equipment in all facility buildings.
• Repair and maintain electrical systems including fire alarm, camera, and BAS controls.
• Read blueprints and install/modify electrical systems and components as needed.
• Ensure safety and compliance with codes during all electrical work.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical codes knowledge

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

Electrician apprenticeship program

Tools

Voltmeters

Ammeters

Ohmmeters

Calibration equipment

Job description

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Journeyman Electrician for the Illinois Youth Center Harrisburg to perform routine and preventive maintenance on electrical systems across buildings. The role includes troubleshooting, repairs, and installation of specialized systems such as fire alarms, cameras, and BAS controls.

Qualifications require completion of an electrician apprenticeship and four years of journey level experience (or eight years total).