Journeyman Electrician: High-Voltage & Systems Lead

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is seeking an Electrician (CS27-062) to install and maintain campus electrical systems, including panels, transformers, and control equipment. You will repair motors, switchboards, and various electrical devices, and perform system records.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least five years as a journeyman Electrician, and recent high voltage experience (up to 12.4 KV). Pre-employment screening and requirements apply.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Experience sufficient to qualify as a journeyman Electrician, with a minimum of five years of actual work in the trade including apprenticeship or vocational training.
• Recent experience preferred with high voltage electrical utility system operation, maintenance, and repair, including termination, splices, and work on distribution equipment up to 12.4 KV.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains electrical systems that operate on alternating or direct current circuits, generators, transformers, and appliances through panels, switches, meters, and circuit breakers
• Repairs motors and other electrical/electronic controls
• Repairs and maintains electrical switchboards, panels, street lights, household appliances, air conditioners, furnaces, public address systems, and other apparatus utilizing electricity or its effects
• Installs, repairs, and maintains electrical, electronic, and direct digital control systems, fire and security alarm systems, and associated electrical, electronic, and fiber optic equipment
• Performs record keeping for systems installed or maintained
• Operates equipment used for electrical construction work, maintenance work, or electrical repair work
• May act as lead worker to other electricians, laborers, and others as assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Journeyman Electrician

High voltage experience

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Job description

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is seeking an Electrician (CS27-062) to install and maintain campus electrical systems, including panels, transformers, and control equipment. You will repair motors, switchboards, and various electrical devices, and perform system records.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least five years as a journeyman Electrician, and recent high voltage experience (up to 12.4 KV). Pre-employment screening and requirements apply.