Job Description

Journeyman Electrician - Technology Solutions

Hiring Department Technology Solutions

Location Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID 1042463

FTE 1

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

Shift Days

# of Positions 1

Workplace Type On-Site

Posting Close Date 08/24/2026

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $63.15 - 63.15 / Hourly Wage

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

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.

UIC is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to join the Technology Solution's
team, The Journeyman Electrician will install, maintain, test and repair
all aspects of communication systems including raceways, cabling infrastructure
and equipment for various types of Network and Analog Facilities according to
industry standards and electrical code. Knowledge of IP based data
communications systems, IP Based/PBX telecommunication systems along with
traditional analog systems and emergency phone systems is needed. Work entails
both indoor and outdoor environments.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Install,
  test, troubleshoot and repair both fiber and copper communications cabling
  for voice and data services which utilize the campus cabling
  infrastructure.
• Rearrange,
  install or remove surface raceways, cable trays and conduits to support
  layer 1 cabling.
• Maintain
  and install hardware, such as Centrex, VoIP and emergency phones, network
  switches, wireless hardware and security hardware.
• Ability
  to communicate and coordinate with network engineering staff, admins and
  clients in supporting daily work. Communication will be verbal, written
  and/or electronically.
• Perform
  other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Other
  duties include but are not limited to time reporting, material tracking,
  circuit tracking etc.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. Experience
   sufficient to qualify as a journeyman electrician, with a minimum of four
   (4) years/48 months of actual work in the trade, which may include
   apprentice and/or vocational training. The trade for this purpose
   shall include work normally performed by a/an Electrician, Maintenance
   Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Inside Wireman, Control Electrician,
   Electrician Technician, Industrial Electrician, Journeyman Wireman,
   Communications Journeyman.
2. Three
   (3) years/36 months of experience/training in the maintenance of systems
   in support of telephony, voice, and data communications, and alarm
   systems, that was gained in the last five (5) years/60 months.
   This experience/training may include experience/training used to satisfy
   Credential Requirement #1 above.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience
  with Networking, Cisco switches, and Windows Server administration
• Knowledge
  of Traditional Telephony circuits such as PRI’s, DSL, Pots and Centrex
  circuits.
• Understanding
  of IP based telephony and network infrastructure.
• Experience
  and skilled use of certification test instruments, network troubleshooting
  tools, fiber optic testing and troubleshooting equipment and analog
  cabling analysis instruments.
• Ability
  to read floor plans, organize job processes and track time and materials
  on work orders.
• Ability
  to install conduit and surface mounted raceways.
• Contribute
  to a work environment that encourages the respect for co-workers and
  clients.
• Knowledge
  of the TIA/EIA Structured Cabling Standards and Electrical Codes and the
  ability to apply them
• Skilled
  use of Telecommunications electrical and construction power tools and hand
  tools
• Knowledge
  and experience in the installation of both inside plant and outside plant
  copper and fiber optic cabling.

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.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

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.