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ELECTRICIAN

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Maywood

Mar 24, 2026

Position Details

Job Title	ELECTRICIAN
Position Number	8102141
Work Modality	Fully In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?	NO
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Campus	Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name	FACILITIES HSC
Location Code	FACILITIES HSD (07213A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	Ensures the safe operation of all electrical systems and equipment by completing preventative maintenance on controllers, transformers, voltage regulators and machinery wiring. Assists in maintaining emergency generator system-related equipment Obtains electrical work permits Must stay current on all City and County electrical codes Works closely with contractors on site to ensure work performed meets current electrical codes Makes suggestions and offers ideas for repairs of campus buildings Installs new circuitry for equipment and lighting Performs work assignments received, both verbal and through the work order software system Maintains records of work performed using the work order management software system Assists supervisor with inventory control Performs work assignments to make campus facilities as safe and secure as possible for all students, staff and faculty May, at times, be called upon to assist with snow removal Performs related duties as assigned
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Trade School or Industrial Apprenticeship degree in Electric or Electronic Trades Minimum of 5 years electrician experience. - Knowledge in electronics, troubleshooting, problem solving, equipment maintenance, power tools, life safety and technical understanding
Qualifications	Must know Chicago electrical codes and Cook County permitting requirements Ability to follow manuals, schematic plans, blueprints, and other specifications required Must have knowledge of City and/or County code requirements Must have strong troubleshooting background Ability to use tools of the trade Ability to work in high and/or confined spaces Ability to carry materials to perform work functions Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds Must supply their own hand tools Must be able to work irregular hours if needed, to perform job requirements Must be able to work successfully with other trades to perform job duties Preferred candidates would also have prior work experience in an University/research environment
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	Current Journeyman Electrician License, "A" Card in good standing Current Chicago Supervising Electrician License or equivalent is required Current Electrical Contractor's License and Insurance (for Health Sciences Campus applicants only) Must become member of IUOE Local 399 within 90 days of accepting position and maintain good standing with IUOE Local 399
Computer Skills	Knowledge and proficiency with computers Proficiency with MS Office software (Word, Excel, etc.) Experience with a work order management system preferred
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?	No
Physical Demands	Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Climbing, Crawling/Kneeling, Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions	Lighting, Heating, Ventilation, Odors, Noise, Heights, Danger, Irregular Hours, Exposure to Inclement Weather
Open Date	03/23/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$55.45/hr
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$55.45/hr
Special Instructions to Applicants	As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago	Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/34855