Journeyman Electrician - Technology Solutions

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago seeks a Journeyman Electrician for Technology Solutions in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on installing, maintaining and repairing campus communication systems, including IP-based data networks and telephony.

Responsibilities include cabling, hardware installation, coordination with engineers, and participation in projects. On-site work schedule is Mon-Fri, 6:30AM-3:00PM; close date 2026-08-24; salary is $63.15/hour. Benefits available.

Qualifications

• Experience with networking, data communications and telephony systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot network and telecommunication issues within a campus environment.
• Familiarity with reading floor plans and tracking work orders.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, troubleshoot and repair fiber and copper cabling for voice and data services.
• Rearrange raceways, cable trays and conduits to support layer 1 cabling.
• Maintain and install hardware including Centrex, VoIP, emergency phones and network switches.
• Coordinate with network engineers, admins and clients in daily work.
• Participate in special projects and related duties as assigned.
• Track time and materials, and report progress as required.

Skills

Networking

IP telephony

Network troubleshooting

Floor plan reading

Tools

Cisco switches

Windows Server administration

Job description

Journeyman Electrician - Technology Solutions

Journeyman Electrician - Technology Solutions

Hiring Department: Technology Solutions

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042463

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday / 6:30AM-3:00PM

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: 08/24/2026

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $63.15 - 63.15 / Hourly Wage

About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

UIC is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to join the Technology Solution's team, The Journeyman Electrician will install, maintain, test and repair all aspects of communication systems including raceways, cabling infrastructure and equipment for various types of Network and Analog Facilities according to industry standards and electrical code. Knowledge of IP based data communications systems, IP Based/PBX telecommunication systems along with traditional analog systems and emergency phone systems is needed. Work entails both indoor and outdoor environments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Install, test, troubleshoot and repair both fiber and copper communications cabling for voice and data services which utilize the campus cabling infrastructure.
• Rearrange, install or remove surface raceways, cable trays and conduits to support layer 1 cabling.
• Maintain and install hardware, such as Centrex, VoIP and emergency phones, network switches, wireless hardware and security hardware.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with network engineering staff, admins and clients in supporting daily work. Communication will be verbal, written and/or electronically.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Other duties include but are not limited to time reporting, material tracking, circuit tracking etc.

Minimum Qualifications Required

1. Experience sufficient to qualify as a journeyman electrician, with a minimum of four (4) years/48 months of actual work in the trade, which may include apprentice and/or vocational training. The trade for this purpose shall include work normally performed by a/an Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Inside Wireman, Control Electrician, Electrician Technician, Industrial Electrician, Journeyman Wireman, Communications Journeyman.
2. Three (3) years/36 months of experience/training in the maintenance of systems in support of telephony, voice, and data communications, and alarm systems, that was gained in the last five (5) years/60 months. This experience/training may include experience/training used to satisfy Credential Requirement #1 above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Networking, Cisco switches, and Windows Server administration
• Knowledge of Traditional Telephony circuits such as PRI's, DSL, Pots and Centrex circuits.
• Understanding of IP based telephony and network infrastructure.
• Experience and skilled use of certification test instruments, network troubleshooting tools, fiber optic testing and troubleshooting equipment and analog cabling analysis instruments.
• Ability to read floor plans, organize job processes and track time and materials on work orders.
• Ability to install conduit and surface mounted raceways.
• Contribute to a work environment that encourages the respect for co-workers and clients.
• Knowledge of the TIA/EIA Structured Cabling Standards and Electrical Codes and the ability to apply them
• Skilled use of Telecommunications electrical and construction power tools and hand tools
• Knowledge and experience in the installation of both inside plant and outside plant copper and fiber optic cabling.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.