DOC Big Muddy River - Electrician

Agency :   Department of Corrections

Class Title :  ELECTRICIAN - 13200

Skill Option :   None

Bilingual Option :   None

Closing Date / Time : 11 : 59 pm,   02 / 26 / 2025

Salary : Anticipated Starting Salary is $51.02 an hour. Range $51.02 - $53.83 an hour

Job Type : Hourly

Category :  Full Time

County : Jefferson

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 Corrections 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  44481

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 Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a candidate to serve as an Electrician to work at Big Muddy River Correctional Center. The ideal candidate will perform electrical work at a journeyman level.   This position maintains all electrical systems within the facility and performs routine maintenance inspections in accordance with the facility work order system.   Repairs and maintains electric switchboard panels, electrical components of air conditioners, installs and maintains electrical systems which operate on alternating or direct current circuits and high voltage lines.  This position also repairs and maintains all electrical locking systems and security lights throughout the facility.  We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

• Performs routine maintenance inspections in accordance with facility work order system and master craft / routine / cycle lists which includes the inspection of electrical equipment in all buildings all exhaust fans electrical and signal manholes transformers power light and emergency circuit breaker panels switches meters and circuit breakers.
• Repairs and maintains electric switchboards panels electrical components of air conditioners and other apparatus utilizing electricity or Its effects i.e. fire alarm systems buffers intercoms locking control systems security camera systems computer local are network using fiber optic cabling cable TV system.
• 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 an effective preventive maintenance program which will eliminate major electrical failures.
• Seats and replaces brushes rewinds and replaces coils and armatures performs similar work in repairing and replacing parts converts motors refrigerators and similar appliances to correct current rating maintains a daily count of tools assigned provides daily written tool report.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

Work Hours : See Below :

6 : 30 am - 3 : 00 pm, Monday through Friday

Work Location : Big Muddy Correctional Center,    251 North Illinois Hwy 37, Ina, Illinois, 62846

Agency Contact : Mason Walker, HRR

Email : Mason.Walker@illinois.gov

Posting Group : Building, Fleet & Institutional Support; Public Safety

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 :

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 an IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes :

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Salary : $51 - $54