Electrician
Job in
Bourbonnais, Kankakee County, Illinois, 60914, USA
Listing for:
Olivet Nazarene University
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
-
Trades / Skilled Labor
Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 27 - 29 USD Hourly
USD
27.00
29.00
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Olivet Nazarene University Position
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 AbilitiesRequired
A lifestyle in agreement with the ONU Statement of Mission, Faith, and Lifestyle Covenant.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.
Only candidates who submit all required documents will be considered: resume, cover letter, statement of faith, application questions. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
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