Job Overview The Electrical Instructor is responsible for delivering hands-on training and classroom instruction in the electrical trade. The instructor ensures apprentices gain the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the field. This role involves developing curriculum, facilitating adult education, and ensuring students gain practical skills aligned with industry standards. The Instructor will play a vital role in preparing students for careers in technical fields through engaging classroom instruction and hands-on training. Responsibilities • Deliver curriculum based instruction aligned with industry standards • Utilize tools such as Blackboard and other learning management systems to enhance instructional delivery. • Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards during all training activities. • Facilitate classroom discussions and practical exercises to reinforce theoretical knowledge with real-world applications. • Assess student progress through tests, projects, and practical demonstrations; provide constructive feedback. Provide hands-on demonstrations and practical experience. • Maintain a organized and safe learning environment adhering to all safety protocols. • Collaborate with program staff to ensure curriculum relevance and job readiness of graduates. • Incorporate adult education principles to accommodate diverse learning styles and experience levels. • Track attendance and report progress Requirements (Journeyman – 7 years or more of experience and the ability to show work samples) • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage adult learners effectively. • Relevant certifications or licenses in technical fields are desirable but not mandatory. This position offers an opportunity to shape the next generation of skilled professionals by providing high-quality instruction in a dynamic learning environment dedicated to technical excellence and safety compliance. Job Type: Contract Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour Benefits: • Flexible schedule Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Company: Arnold Electrical Job Details: Are you wondering if there is a better option for you to advance your skill set and winning attitude? Are you not seeing the ability to progress with the company you are at? Are you tired of not working with other professionals or missing a positive culture from where you are at? Arnold Electrical Services is Chicago’s Northwest Side Old Home Electrical Experts. The company was started in 2008 by an electrician on three simple principles: GENUINE, NO HASSLE and HONEST. Those principles carry over to how we serve our clients and how our team serves each other. It’s our standard that top of the line tools are provided on every van, along with the materials you need to get the job done. We get paid team training every Monday morning, and we eat a hot catered breakfast together at our monthly company meetings. Arnold Electrical has a unique and customized process for daily operations to give our team a healthy work and home life balance that is hard to obtain elsewhere in this industry. If you like to work with the tools and get the job done, we have a spot for you. If you like to work with the tools, get the job done AND talk to clients, we have a spot for you. If you’re a self starter and you want to get after it EVERY DAY – this is the environment that will not hold you back. Arnold Electrical is a top residential home service provider in the Chicagoland Area and we are growing at an exceptional rate. We are looking for the right candidate to fit into our close-knit, family-like, team environment. This is a full-time position. Responsibilities Include: – Showing Up With a Positive Attitude – Panel Changes, Service Upgrades, Rewires, Troubleshooting, System Diagnostics – Providing Professional Recommendations To Clients – Repair And Installations Based On Recommendations – Consistently Providing High-Quality Work
See More Details >>BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT ELECTRICAL MECHANIC (UNIVERSAL) Fleet & Facilities Management (2FM - Career Service) Transportation (CDOT - Career Service) Water Management (DWM - Career Service) Chicago Dept of Aviation (CDA- Career Service) Number of Positions: 11 ( Additional vacancies available pending budget approval ) Starting Salary: $57.75 These positions are open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW) Local 134-(Bargaining Unit #32). Only employees currently in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid. BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND 1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago" 2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number') 3. Select your correct bargaining unit FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 12/9/202 5 Under supervision, performs journey-level electrical work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical wiring systems and equipment found in municipal bridges and bridge houses, airports, water purification plants, substations buildings, and viaducts , and performs related duties as required . ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Reads blueprints, specifications, and work orders to assess work required and to determine the proper installation and repair method to use • Ensures adequate supplies of tools, equipment and materials are at work sites to complete jobs • Performs electrical installations and maintains and repairs electrical wiring and equipment • Installs and maintains conduits for telephone and electrical circuits and switchgear, and tests and replaces over-current devices • Starts, stops, maintains, and repairs large pump motors found in water purification plants and pumping stations • Installs, maintains, and repairs lighting systems in airports' operations areas • Services and maintains electronic equipment used in emergency communications including dispatch console and data radio control equipment • Tests and maintains telecommunications circuits to ensure proper systems operations • Installs, maintains and performs bench repairs and optimization of portable and mobile radios and data terminals, automatic vehicle locator equipment, trunked radio systems and related equipment • Uses testing equipment to inspect and test electrical installations and repair work for compliance with safety and building code requirements • Positions with an A card are regularly engaged in medium and high voltage installations and repairs (e.g., 480V - 4160V) • Prepares work activity reports • Troubleshoot, test, repair, and install airfield lighting fixtures, signs, airfield designation signs, airfield in-surface and elevated lights, guard lights, and windsocks. • Maintain and repair roadway traffic signals and associated controllers. • Must be willing and able to climb ladders and stairs, enter and work in buildings which are in a state of great despair, in all weather conditions and in all neighborhoods throughout the City *. Additional duties may be required for this position. Location: Various Days: Will vary Hours: Various Shifts THESE POSITIONS ARE IN THE CAREER SERVICE Qualifications MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS • Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered Electrical Mechanic apprenticeship training program and journeyman status; OR should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are available: • Successful completion of an industry or company sponsored apprenticeship training program as an Electrical Mechanic, PLUS two (2) years of journey level work experience as an Electrical Mechanic • Seven (7) years of journey level work experience as an Electrical Mechanic Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications • A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required • Some positions may be required to obtain airfield certification • Some positions may require a first-class FCC license • Some positions may require status as a journeyman wireman and possess a valid A card • Some positions must obtain advanced airfield certification within six months of appointment • Some positions require the candidate selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability. WORKING CONDITIONS: • Exposure to loud noise, fumes or dust • Exposure to outdoor weather conditions • May perform work using scaffolds and ladders • Work performed above or below ground level • Work performed using scaffolds and ladders • Exposure to all areas and neighborhoods of the City of Chicago including movement and non-movement areas of airports • Work performed using aerial lifts to 100 feet PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Substantial lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required • Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time • Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one's body, arms, and/or legs • Ability to climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools • Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment • Ability to tolerate heights while working NOTE: RESUMES, CERTIFICATES, VALID JOURNEYMAN CARD, VALID A CARD, AND DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION WHERE APPLICABLE . NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment and specific job duties . (IF you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered). If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields. Educational & Employment Verification: Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired. NOTE: You must provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing SELECTION REQUIREMENTS This is a non-interview tested title. This position requires applicants to complete a written test / skills assessment. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been analyzed and compiled. Applicants who receive a passing score on the test will be hired in lottery/random order. Bid applicants who receive a passing score will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement. Preference will be given to external candidates possessing the following : • Experience as a Journeyman level electrical mechanic • Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications • Knowledge of electrical theory, practices and the electrical provisions of municipal building codes • A City of Chicago Supervising Electrician License • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here. ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT. The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer. 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See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Chicago, 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 and require many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 63,300 electricians nationwide, with a significant presence in Chicago, and the job growth is projected at 6% from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Chicago earn an average of $1,550 per week, with an annual overtime average of $49,000. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Guild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $115,000 annually for experienced professionals.
