Journeyman Electrician - Public Works Projects

Dupage County; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Pension plan

Deferred compensation plan

Tuition reimbursement

Pre-paid legal

Credit union access

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Comp time

Personal days

Job summary

DuPage County is seeking an Electrician for the Facilities Management Department to support projects across multiple locations. The role starts on 11/1/2026 and offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The incumbent will perform electrical installations, inspections, and repairs within an industrial setting and lead technicians when required. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus electrical trade training and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Electrical trade courses plus six years experience in industrial electrical work, or two years as a Journeyman Electrician.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Illinois Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Plans, lays out, installs and repairs a variety of complex electrical equipment including electronic controls, switchboards, control centers and panels, relays, circuit breakers and various other types of electronic equipment involving transistor circuits.
• Establishes balance loads.
• Lays out and wires complex circuits.
• Diagnoses electrical problems and replaces or repairs parts as necessary.
• Detects and replaces defective control modules, tests and makes adjustments.
• Prepares wiring diagrams to record all changes.
• Recommends ordering of supplies and maintains various work records.
• Directs and instructs the work of Electrician Technicians where necessary and is responsible for the safety of their assistants.
• Makes modifications to older equipment to keep it operating.
• Keeps supervisor informed of modifications.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Electrical trade training

Industrial electrical work

Journeyman Electrician

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

DuPage County is seeking an Electrician for the Facilities Management Department to support projects across multiple locations. The role starts on 11/1/2026 and offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The incumbent will perform electrical installations, inspections, and repairs within an industrial setting and lead technicians when required. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus electrical trade training and