Electrician Foreman - Facilities Management Admin

Hiring Department
:
Facilities Management Admin

Location
:
Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1039423

FTE
: 1

Work Schedule
:
Monday - Friday, 6:30AM - 3:00PM

Shift
:
Days

# of Positions
: 1

Workplace Type
:
On‑Site

Posting Close Date
:
February 23, 2026

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): The wage for this position is $63.53 hourly.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

• The Electrician Foreman directs and supervises the work of Electricians installing, repairing and maintaining electrical and electronics systems, instruments and equipment.
• The Electrician Foreman determines need for, and requisitions, parts and equipment necessary to perform various maintenance tasks.
• The Electrician Foreman maintains overtime, costs, repair and other job‑related records.
• The Electrician Foreman verifies and approves work order numbers and charges on employee time cards.
• The Electrician Foreman prepares estimates for contemplated overhaul, repair and replacement of electrical and electronic equipment and systems.
• The Electrician Foreman verifies and approves materials used; reorder to maintain shop inventory.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience sufficient to qualify as a journeyman Electrician, with a minimum of nine (9) years (108 months) of actual work in the trade, including apprenticeship or vocational training. The trade for this purpose shall include work normally performed by Electricians i.e. installing, maintaining, and/or repairing electrical systems, generators, transformers, motors, and other electrical/electronic controls, electrical switchboard and other apparatus utilizing electricity, electrical, electronic and direct digital control systems, fire and alarm systems, and associated electrical, electronic and fiber optic equipment.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non‑discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E‑Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.