Electrician (Creating a pool of applicants for permanent and extra help positions) - Western Illinois University

Location

Macomb, IL Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions Job Type: FT - Continuous Posted On: Tue Jan 13 2026 Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees in this class perform work requiring skill in the trade of electrician.

A(n) Electrician typically -

• 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.

WORK LOCATION: Macomb Campus

APPOINTMENT: (Creating a pool of applicants for permanent and extra help positions)

HOURLY WAGE: $44.10 (Prevailing Wage)

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.

Eligible employees are require...