DOC Lawrence CC Electrician
- Illinois Department of Corrections
- Headquarter Location: Lawrence Correctional Center 10940 Lawrence Rd, Sumner, Illinois, 62466
Job Description
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a candidate to serve as an Electrician at Lawrence Correctional Center. The ideal candidate will install and maintain all electrical systems within the facility, maintain electrically driven mechanical equipment, provide guidance, direction and instruction to individuals in custody in routine maintenance, and prepare reports and keep records of material and supplies used. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Essential Functions
- Performs routine maintenance inspections in accordance with facility work order system and master craft/routine/cycle lists.
- Instructs, leads, and directs unskilled workers assigned to assist with tasks.
- Repairs and maintains electric switchboards, panels, household appliances, air conditioners, television sets, and other apparatuses utilizing electricity or its effects, i.e. buffers, intercoms, locking control systems, security camera systems, computer local network using fiberoptic cabling, and cable TV system.
- Installs and maintains electrical systems which operate on alternating or direct current circuits and high voltage lines.
- Maintains an effective preventative maintenance program which will eliminate major electrical failures.
- Dresses and polishes commutations.
- Maintains a daily count of tools assigned.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.
- Requires successful completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship program and four (4) years full-time journey level electrician experience or eight (8) years of full-time journey level electrician experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers at least three (3) years of working experience performing routine maintenance inspections of building electrical equipment.
- Prefers at least three (3) years of working experience repairing and maintaining electric switchboards, panels, household electric appliances and other apparatuses utilizing electricity or its effects.
- Prefers at least three (3) years of working experience installing and maintaining electrical systems, which operate on alternating or direct current circuits and high voltage lines or generators.
- Prefers at least three (3) years of working experience maintaining a preventative maintenance program.
- Prefers at least three (3) years of working experience maintaining daily counts of tools.
- Prefers at least three (3) years of working experience completing reports.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of working experience in a correctional setting.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
- Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
- Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: See below
6:30am-3pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off
Headquarter Location: Lawrence Correctional Center 10940 Lawrence Rd, Sumner, Illinois, 62466
Work County: Lawrence
Agency Contact: Kellie Bettis
Email: Kellie.Bettis@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Benefits
As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
- Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
- Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
- Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
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The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is a statewide agency committed to public safety through the safe and humane incarceration of individuals in custody. With a focus on rehabilitation, accountability, and community reintegration, IDOC operates correctional facilities across Illinois and works to reduce recidivism through evidence-based programs and services.