Electrician Foreman (Department Of Facilities Management) Coupe Ibew 134 Countywide

job description - electrician foreman (department of facilities management) coupe ibew 134 countywide )

job description

electrician foreman (department of facilities management) coupe ibew 134 countywide

jul 30, 2026, 5:09:47 pm

aug 14, 2026, 4:59:00 am

full-time shift start time : 7:00 a.m. Shift end time : 3:30 p.m.

coupe - ibew 134 posting salary : $ 63.530 hourly

offices under the president

cook county offices

under the president

administrative hearings

auditor

bureau of administration

bureau of economic development

bureau of finance

bureau of human resources

bureau of technology

facilities

office of the president

under the general supervision of the department of facilities management’s deputy director, plans and supervises electrical projects and coordinates the activities of electricians assigned to various tasks. Interprets and reviews blueprints and specifications. Determines appropriate work procedures and materials needed; assigns work to electricians and gives instructions on procedures and completion time. Observes proper maintenance of electrical equipment and tools; assists electricians with difficult work assignments and situations;

and attends meetings with the department’s administrative staff and project engineers to discuss projects, anticipate problems, forecast project time tables and discuss the deployment of personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.

• currently employed with cook county as an electrician is required.
• five (5) years full-time work experience as an electrician is required.
• valid driver’s license is required.
• degrees awarded outside of the united states with the exception of those awarded in one of the united states territories and canada, must be credentialed by the world education services (wes), educational credential evaluators (ece) or a national association of credential evaluation (naces) member organization.

this position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the notice of job opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the bureau chief of bhr (or designee).candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.

• thorough knowledge in the principles, methods, and technologies relative to electrical construction, installation and repair.
• ability to supervise activities and review work of other electricians.
• thorough knowledge of city, state and local building codes as they relate to electrical projects in the chicago metropolitan area.
• thorough knowledge of the functions of other trades as it would pertain to electrical construction, installation and repair.
• ability to communicate objectively and work well with co-workers and colleagues.
• ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports as required in conjunction with electrical projects.
• skill in identifying electrical problems, and repairing and maintaining motors, lighting, power, control, fire alarm, high voltage and low voltage systems.
• skill in interpreting blueprints and computing distances.
• this position occasionally requires various types of physical exertion including, but not limited to climbing, lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving moderate to heavy weight.
• this position may require moderate to extensive travel to work assignments throughout cook county, for which the employee must provide his or her own adequate means of transportation.

medium work involves exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties…