Electrician jobs in Chicago, IL

SUMMARY

Electrician performs highly skilled maintenance, installation, repair and troubleshooting work with

electrical systems. Electrical work may be performed in a number of areas including heating, refrigeration,

motors, fire alarms, and generator equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus,

             and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.

• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to

          locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.

• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for

           adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.

• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using

           testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of

           system.

• Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and

           local codes.

• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure

          conformance to building and safety codes.

• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power

           tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps.

• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors etc.
• Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and

           ordering supplies and equipment.

• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and

           fixtures.

• Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull

           insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.

• Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications.
• Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting

          heavy objects.

• Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
• Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators, placing flares, and

          driving needed vehicles.

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. 

Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. 

Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

City of Chicago Electrical License Required.  

Experience:

• Installation -- Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet

           specifications.

• Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to

          understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work

           related documents.

• Troubleshooting -- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do

           about it.

• Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a

           job.

• Repairing -- Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of

          potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Time Management -- Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current
• and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge

• Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Building and Construction -- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
• Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language

           including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

• Public Safety and Security -- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures,

          and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property,                 and institutions.

• Customer and Personal Service -- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

All posts in The Loretto Hospital require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager or hospital management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must life and/or move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include correctable to normal close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.