DOC Illinois River Electrician
Canton, IL, US, 61520
Position Title: Electrician
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: ELECTRICIAN - 13200
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 11:59 p.m. 01/06/2025
Salary: Prevailing Rate: $7403.70/month. Full range $7403.70 - $7810.86/month
Job Type: [[Salaried FT]]
Category: Full Time
County: Fulton
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: PR000
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 43565
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking to hire a highly motivated and goal-oriented person to serve as the Electrician at Illinois River Correctional Center. The individual in this role will work as a journey level electrician in maintaining all electrical systems within the facility. The candidate will supervise and instruct individuals in custody in the routine maintenance and repairs on electrical systems throughout the facility. This position oversees repairs and maintains HVAC systems as well as repairs and maintenance of all electrical locking systems, security lights throughout the facility, and troubleshooting and repairs of the computer Local Area Network (LAN) infrastructure. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Essential Functions
- Performs routine maintenance inspections in accordance with facility work order system and master craft/routine/cycle lists.
- Instructs, leads, and directs unskilled works assigned to assist with tasks, explains the use and care of equipment and tools.
- Installs and maintains electrical systems which operate on alternating or direct current circuits and high voltage lines, generators, and appliances through panels, switches, meters, and circuit breakers.
- Maintains a daily count of tools assigned.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.
- Requires successful completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship program and four (4) years full-time journey level electrician experience OR eight (8) years of full-time journey level electrician experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers at least four (4) years of experience applying established national, state, and/or local electrical codes.
- Prefers at least four (4) years of experience reading, interpreting, and working from blueprints, simple sketches, and/or drawings.
- Prefers at least four (4) years of experience estimating time, labor and materials necessary to complete work orders.
- Prefers at least four (4) years of experience using tools of the trade including, but not limited to, voltmeters, amp meters, ohm meters, and other calibration and testing equipment apparatus.
- Prefers at least four (4) years of experience maintaining inventory and/or accurate tool count.
- Prefers at least four (4) years of experience inspecting unsafe or faulty conditions in productions, transmission, and utilization of electricity.
- Prefers at least four (4) years of experience installing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting building automation systems.
- Prefers at least four (4) years of experience working with journey level telecommunications work such as data networks, cable TV, and/or security cameras.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
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Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
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The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 6:30am-3pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off
Work Location: Illinois River Correctional Center 1300 W Locust St, Canton, Illinois, 61520
Agency Contact: Gayle Heller
Email: Gayle.Heller@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
- Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
- Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
- Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
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