Maintenance Electrician: Fire Alarm & Campus Systems

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago seeks a skilled Electric Shop technician to maintain, repair and troubleshoot electrical systems across campus buildings and facilities. You will interpret blueprints and diagrams, plan tasks, and assist with minor installations while ensuring safety and compliance with university standards.

Required five years in the trade, a high school diploma or GED, and NICET Fire Alarm Level I certification with Level II preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; AA preferred.
• minimum of five years in the trade with apprentice or vocational training.
• NICET Fire Alarm Level I cert. required; Level II preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and replace electrical systems and equipment across campus.
• Plan jobs with tasks, materials, and tools; prepare sketches as needed.
• Follow blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
• Instruct apprentices and help onboard new staff.

Skills

Electrical code knowledge

NFPA code knowledge

Reading & interpreting documents

English communication

Mathematical skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting fire alarm systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree (AA) preferred

NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level I Certification

NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level II Certification (preferred)

Job description

The University of Chicago seeks a skilled Electric Shop technician to maintain, repair and troubleshoot electrical systems across campus buildings and facilities. You will interpret blueprints and diagrams, plan tasks, and assist with minor installations while ensuring safety and compliance with university standards.

Required five years in the trade, a high school diploma or GED, and NICET Fire Alarm Level I certification with Level II preferred.