Electrician

Job description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine as an Electrician in the Facilities Administration department at our Hyde Park campus. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
In this role, the Electrician maintains and repairs all types of electrical wiring and equipment used in the Medical Center.
Job Functions:
• Communicating with Patients and Customers
• Adjusting to Patient and Customer Needs
• Respecting One Another
• Maintaining an Appropriate Environment
• In the absence of immediate supervisor, has the ability to assume leadership role to continue the hospital standards of care
• Establishes priorities in the completion of assigned tasks
• Inspects equipment in Operational Section and assesses the need for maintenance
• Performs all duties of the respective journeyman classification, as well as assuming a leadership role to continue Hospital Standards of care
• Maintains, tests or repairs all types of electrical installations and equipment used in the Medical Center complex. Replaces wiring, conduit, switches, receptacles, and electro/mechanical equipment
• Removes abandoned electrical systems
• Responsibilities include high and low tension systems, metering and relaying
• Makes motor repairs
• Installs low voltage wiring and cabling
• Works from blueprints and schematics to determine location and layout of circuits, conduits and wiring
• Installs new local services for lighting and appliances
• Uses hand and power tools
• Requisitions materials and supplies as needed
• Keeps work area neat, clean and safe
• Completes required departmental paperwork in a timely and legible fashion
• Communicates with patients, visitors, and other Hospital employees with tact and courtesy
• Follows through on all assigned duties until completion
• Maintains personal appearance in accordance with departmental policy on dress and uniform
• Performs other duties as requested by senior management

Required Qualifications:
• High School diploma.
• Five years experience at the journeyman or senior level. Substantial knowledge of the work of the Operational Section.
• Successful completion of electrical apprentice program. Class “B” electricians card.
• Must have knowledge of electrical codes.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and communicate with others by writing.
• Knowledge of use and maintenance of power and hand equipment used on the job.
• Must be able to work from ladders and scaffolds.
• Must be physically capable of performing the work expected in an efficient manner.
• Must have knowledge of safety rules, practices and equipment.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and work with other people.
• Must be capable of strenuous physical activity.
• NICET qualified for maintenance and installation of fire alarm systems.
• Ability to handle routine contacts with tact, courtesy and efficiency.

Position Details
• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Days – 8-hour shifts
• Work Location: Onsite – Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: Facilities Administration
• CBA Code: 134 Electricians
• Union Bid Dates: 9/11/26 - 9/16/2026
• No Visa Sponsorship Available