Electrician

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Bourbonnais
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Division: Operations
Department: Physical Plant
Opening Date: 05/06/2026

Position Summary

As a Christian university, Olivet Nazarene University exists to provide an education with a Christian purpose. We value diversity as a means to enrich and deepen the educational experience, both inside and outside the classroom and online. We are committed to recruit and retain mission-aligned faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. We strive to be a more inclusive community as we seek to understand and celebrate our unique experiences and perspectives.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position requires repairing, installing, replacing, and testing electrical circuits, equipment and appliances.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Inspects and tests electrical lighting, power circuits and equipment.

Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment using suitable testing instruments.

Examines and tests elements of electrical systems to locate obvious faults, such as blown fuses, short circuits, broken wires, loose connections, and worn motor brushes.

Replaces faulty switches, sockets, plugs, fuses, insulators, and other components of electrical systems and appliances.

Renews circuits either by isolating and cutting out defective wiring and replacing it with new wiring.

Replace defective equipment parts such as gears, bushings and bearings and other related electrical parts.

As required, estimate materials needed and record time and materials expended on each work order.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required

A lifestyle in agreement with the

Willing to take continued education classes.

Ability to use appropriate tools and meters to repair, install, replace, and test electrical circuits.

Ability to read blueprints, install conduit and boxes per NEC.

Must be flexible and willing to change priorities.

Lifts, carries, pushes, or pulls a variety of electrical materials such as cables, conduits, fixtures and equipment.

Climb ladders, balances, stops, kneels and crouches to gain access to electrical wiring, etc.

Near-visual acuity, depth perception, field of vision and color vision are needed in mains connections, soldering and splicing wires.

Other mechanical skills preferred but not required.

Additional Information

EDUCATION
A high school diploma is required. Additional education and work experience are helpful.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Electrician will work all over the Bourbonnais campus in and out of buildings and in all weather. The electric shop is located in Tripp Maintenance Center. With regard to wage, applicants should remember that ONU is a non-profit, non-union shop. Full-time, non-exempt hourly staff, 12 months.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The starting salary ranges between $27 - $29/hour and is based on experience and education.
Olivet Nazarene University offers:

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Employer retirement contribution begins on first day of full-time employment and is 100 percent vested at that time.
• Additional auxiliary coverage such as life insurance, disability insurance and AD&D insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement leave and 18 days for the observance of holidays.
• Tuition remission granted to employee, spouse, and dependent children for education within Olivet's distinguished academic programs.
• Access to an active campus life with a top-notch fitness center, enriching musical performances, competitive athletic competitions, and introduction to the sciences at our Stickler Planetarium.

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