Telecommunications Electrician - Bureau Of Technology (coupe Ibew 134)

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

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Telecommunications Electrician Foreman, plans layout and wiring of any array of various telecommunications systems and equipment.

Installs, repairs, modifies, and rearranges new and/or existing systems and equipment to satisfy department request for telephone and data services.

Minimizes the waste of materials in providing such services and avoids unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable work consistent with established standards, specifications and local electrical codes applied to telecommunications.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS


* Thorough and extensive knowledge of the principles, methods, maintenance and technologies relative to the installation, and repair of telecommunication lines and equipment.


* Knowledge of city, state and local building codes as they relate to electrical and telecommunication construction.


* Skill installing, operating, testing, dismantling and repairing all types of telecommunications equipment used in building construction.


* Skill identifying electrical/electronic problems and repairing and maintaining systems, motors, lighting, interrupters, power supplies, control, and low voltage systems.


* Skill interpreting blueprints, circuit descriptions and computing testing results.


* Proficiency interpreting and following blueprints, electrical diagrams and local electrical codes.


* Skill installing all conduit systems, wiring, electrical devices, telecommunication and data systems, motors, switches, panels, motor control centers and switchboards.


* This position may require moderate to extensive travel to work assignments throughout Cook County.

Minimum Qualifications


* Successful completion of an approved and recognized apprenticeship program pursuant to attaining Journeyman status as a Telecommunications Electrician.


* Five (5) years of full-time work experience at the Journeyman level.


* Valid driver's license.

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.

https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/service/drug-and-alcohol-policy.pdf

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.



*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the except...