Electrician

ELECTRICIAN

STROGER HOPSITAL

SHIFT 11PM-7AM

SHIFT TUESDAY - SATURDAY

JOB SUMMARY

Plans layout and wiring of electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment. Installs, repairs and modifies new or existing equipment and systems to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.

Typical Duties

• Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or

blueprints, insuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings

and flooring.

• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit, using such tools as

hacksaw, pipe threader, and conduit bender. Pulls wiring through conduit. Splices wires by

stripping insulation from terminal leads with knife or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together,

and applying tape or terminal caps. Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment,

using hand-tools.

• Installs control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels,

fastening in place with screws or bolts, using hand tools and power tools.

• Connects power cables to equipment, such as safety switches or motor, and installs grounding

leads. Tests continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components,

using testing instruments, such as ohmmeter, ampmeter, and voltmeter.

• Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for

adjustments, relocation, or replacement.

• Repairs faulty equipment or systems as needed.
• Maintains work log records. Requisitions parts, materials and equipment as needed and

according to specifications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED equivalent (must provide proof at time of interview)
• Successful completion from an approved and recognized apprenticeship program or equivalent pursuant to attaining Journeyman status as an Electrician (must provide proof at time of interview)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough and extensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and technologies relative to electrical construction, installation and repair
• Knowledge of city, state and local building codes as they relate to electrical construction
• Skill in installing, operating, testing, dismantling and repairing all types of electrical equipment used in building construction
• Skill in identifying electrical problems, and repairing and maintaining motors, lighting, power, control, fire alarm, high voltage, U.P.S. systems and low voltage systems
• Skill in interpreting blueprints and computing distances. Proficiency in interpreting and following blueprints, electrical diagrams and local electrical codes
• Skill in the installation of all conduit systems, wiring, electrical devices, lighting fixtures, motors, switches, panels, motor control centers and switchboards
• This position may require moderate to extensive travel to work assignments throughout Cook County, for which the employee must provide his or her own adequate means of transportation

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH & HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

• A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/