Becoming an electrician in Canton, IL, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 100 electricians in Canton, IL, with wages averaging $1,187 per week. Trade schools, unions, and local platforms help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
About the position The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking to hire a highly motivated and goal-oriented person to serve as the Electrician at Illinois River Correctional Center. The individual in this role will work as a journey level electrician in maintaining all electrical systems within the facility. The candidate will supervise and instruct individuals in custody in the routine maintenance and repairs on electrical systems throughout the facility. This position oversees repairs and maintains HVAC systems as well as repairs and maintenance of all electrical locking systems, security lights throughout the facility, and troubleshooting and repairs of the computer Local Area Network (LAN) infrastructure. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities • Performs routine maintenance inspections in accordance with facility work order system and master craft/routine/cycle lists. , • Instructs, leads, and directs unskilled works assigned to assist with tasks, explains the use and care of equipment and tools. , • 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 a daily count of tools assigned. , • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Requirements • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school. , • Requires successful completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship program and four (4) years full-time journey level electrician experience OR eight (8) years of full-time journey level electrician experience. Nice-to-haves • Prefers at least four (4) years of experience applying established national, state, and/or local electrical codes. , • Prefers at least four (4) years of experience reading, interpreting, and working from blueprints, simple sketches, and/or drawings. , • Prefers at least four (4) years of experience estimating time, labor and materials necessary to complete work orders. , • Prefers at least four (4) years of experience using tools of the trade including, but not limited to, voltmeters, amp meters, ohm meters, and other calibration and testing equipment apparatus. , • Prefers at least four (4) years of experience maintaining inventory and/or accurate tool count. , • Prefers at least four (4) years of experience inspecting unsafe or faulty conditions in productions, transmission, and utilization of electricity. , • Prefers at least four (4) years of experience installing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting building automation systems. , • Prefers at least four (4) years of experience working with journey level telecommunications work such as data networks, cable TV, and/or security cameras. Benefits • Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options) , • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance , • 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave , • Pension Plan - vesting at 10 years for Tier II , • Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement , • Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs , • Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually , • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually , • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) , • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) , • Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.) , • Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
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