Maintenance Technician/Electrician

Application Close Date/Time: Monday, October 23, at 7PM CDT

This position is a Full-Time, 12-Month, Professional Support Staff appointment with an annual salary of $45,088.44.

The Maintenance Technician/Electrician is responsible for the maintenance and servicing the electrical system throughout Parkland College. Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues, install new electrical circuits/outlets, and relamping. A flexible or altered work schedule may be needed to meet project deadlines. The Maintenance Technician/Electrician must be able to work independently and accurately prioritize tasks.

Applicants must submit:

• An online employment application
  
• Cover letter 
  
• Resume or CV

Essential Job Functions

• Repair and maintain all electrical systems for the college including switches, meters, and lighting controls.
• Repair and replace indoor and outdoor lighting and electrical equipment.
• Maintain accurate records regarding college electrical installations, operations and repairs.
• Operate equipment used for electrical construction work, maintenance work, or electrical repair work.
• Become well versed in the operation of the college fire alarm system.
• Troubleshoot and make simple repairs to generators, elevators, fire alarm system, and light controls; for more complex repairs, contact appropriate contractor and coordinate repairs.
• Assist contractors with locations of circuits, switch gear, and other electrical equipment as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Requirements

• Candidate must possess one of the following: current journeyman electrician, or a related certificate/associate’s degree, or 3 years of related work experience in the trade.
• Ability to learn electrical processes and successful operation of repair equipment as technology advances.
• Safe and proficient use of electrical tools, power and testing equipment, and the ability to read building electrical blueprints. 
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted and traverse crawl space as necessary.
• Verbal and mathematical skills sufficient to complete work orders, make electrical calculations, and perform other duties.

Robust benefits, including medical insurance with no monthly premiums, dental, life, disability, retirement plans, flexible spending, dependent care, EAP, work/life balance with generous paid time off, and tuition waiver

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.

Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources.
For further information application process, please contact at 217-351-2220.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing hr@parkland.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer