What are the responsibilities and job description for the ELECTRICIAN position at illinois?
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: ELECTRICIAN - 13200
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Opening Date: 03/05/2025
Closing Date/Time: 03/18/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $9,072.36 - $9,436.02 per month ($52.14 - $54.23 per hour)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Clinton
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.
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 Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
Posting Identification Number 45249
Why Work for Illinois?
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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 Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an Electrician for the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois to receive day-to-day guidance and assignments from the Chief Stationary Engineer. Performs journey level electrical work relating to the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of extensive electrical systems and equipment for Murray Developmental Center. Travels in performance of job duties.
Essential Functions
- Receives day-to-day guidance and assignments from the Chief Stationary Engineer at the Murray Developmental Center.
- Performs preventive maintenance and repair of the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system.
- Installs and maintains battery systems ensuring proper function and integrity of batteries and that the battery charging systems are working correctly.
- Performs preventing maintenance activities on 400HZ Motor Generators, including lubrication, and checking units for excessive vibration and noise.
- Changes building ballasts and bulbs.
- Assists other facilities in the Central & Southern Region in installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of extensive electrical systems and equipment.
- 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.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to climb stairs and ladders, work from heights (on ladders, scaffold, platforms, and lifts), stand for long periods, and lift and move heavy equipment, materials, structures and furniture up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
- Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
* All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday; 30 minute unpaid lunch
Mechanical Building/Trades
Work Location: 1535 W McCord St, Centralia, Illinois, 62801
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Murray Developmental Center
Trades
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
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A Pension Program
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Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
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3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
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12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
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10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
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Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
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13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
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Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
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12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
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Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
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Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
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Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
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GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
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5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
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Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
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.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
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
Salary : $52 - $54
