Electrician; CS

Electrician (CS27-062)

• Salary: $54.95 Hourly
• Location:
  
  Edwardsville, IL
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Number: 01497
• Organization:
  Facilities Management
• Opening Date: 09/18/2026
• Closing Date: 10/5/2026 11:59 PM Central
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt

Electrician (CS27-062)

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Electrician (CS27-062). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands‑on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

• Installs and maintains electrical systems that operate on alternating or direct current circuits, generators, transformers, and appliances through panels, switches, meters, and circuit breakers
• Repairs motors and other electrical/electronic controls
• Repairs and maintains electrical switchboards, panels, street lights, household appliances, air conditioners, furnaces, public address systems, and other apparatus utilizing electricity or its effects
• Installs, repairs, and maintains electrical, electronic, and direct digital control systems, fire and security alarm systems, and associated electrical, electronic, and fiber‑optic equipment
• Performs record keeping for systems installed or maintained
• Operates equipment used for electrical construction work, maintenance work, or electrical repair work
• May act as lead worker to other electricians, laborers, and others as assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Experience sufficient to qualify as a journeyman Electrician, with a minimum of five years 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.
• Recent experience preferred with high voltage electrical utility system operation, maintenance, and repair, including termination, splices, and work on distribution equipment up to 12.4 KV.

Illinois Residency Requirement:
Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Drivers License or state of Illinois . Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.

Classification:
State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 1262 SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at:…