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Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 09/03/202 5
Successful candidates must pass a drug screen, physical and background investigation. People who are offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment.
Under supervision, perform journey-level electrical work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical wiring systems and equipment found in city facilities and radio sites across the city. They also work within city radio shops and perform electrical work needed on radios/radio systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Reads diagrams, layouts, specifications, and work orders to assess work required and to determine the proper installation and repair method to use.
Ensures adequate supplies of tools, equipment and materials are at work sites to complete jobs.
Performs electrical installations and maintains and repairs electrical wiring and equipment.
Installs and maintains conduits for telephone and electrical circuits and switchgear and tests and replaces over-current devices.
Services and maintains electronic equipment used in emergency communications including dispatch console and data radio control equipment.
Tests and maintains telecommunications circuits to ensure proper systems operations.
Installs, maintains, and performs bench repairs and optimization of portable and mobile radios and data terminals, automatic vehicle locator equipment, trunked radio systems, networking gear and related equipment.
Uses testing equipment to inspect and test electrical installations and repair work for compliance with safety and building code requirements. Prepare work activity reports.
May be assigned to spend significant portions of the working day at various remote radio equipment sites repairing and maintaining emergency communication systems and equipment
Additional duties may be required for this position
Location: Public Safety Administration (PSIT - Radio) City wide
Hours: Various (1st, 2nd & 3rd Watch) and could be called out 24/7 - Must be open to working any shift
Days: Monday through Friday for most locations/One location is staffed 7 days a week
Qualifications:
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered electrical mechanic apprenticeship training program and journeyman status; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
A valid state of Illinois driver's license is required at the time of hire and must be maintained through the duration of employment
Possession of a FCC License for radios is required at the time of hire OR should be able to obtain within 6 months from the date of hire
NOTE: APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM CERTIFICATE(S), PROFESSIONAL LICENSES, PROFESSIONAL CARDS, JOURNEYMAN CARD, RESUME AND A VALID STATE OF ILLINOIS DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF PROCESSING **.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS**
This position does not require an interview.
This position requires applicants to successfully complete a written/skills assessment test. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been compiled and analyzed. Applicants who receive a passing score on the written test will be invited to complete a practical hands-on assessment . Applicants who receive a passing score on both the written test and the hands-on assessment will be hired in lottery/random order . If you are a bidder, you will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing at least one of the following:
Previous professional work experience with radio installation, maintenance, and repair
Previous professional work experience or education-based training in networking as it relates to computerized communication systems
Previous Military Communications experience
Previous HAM Radio experience.
Previous networking engineering experience (CCST / CCNA / Network + or equivalent certification)
Working Conditions
Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
Exposure to loud noise, fumes, or dust, oily or wet environment
Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., electrical machinery)
Work performed above or below ground level
Work performed using scaffolds and ladders
Equipment
Standard office equipment (e.g., telephone, printer, photocopier, fax machine, calculator)
Hand tools (e.g., hammer, screwdriver, wrench, pliers)
Power tools (e.g., cutting, bending, and threading machines)
Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves, vest, pads)
Testing and monitoring equipment (e.g., ammeters, oscilloscopes)
Measuring tools (e.g., tape measure, ruler, calipers, measuring wheel)
Ladders
Physical Requirements
Substantial lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required
Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time
Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one's body, arms, and/or legs
Ability to climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools
Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment
Ability to tolerate heights while working
For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html
For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp\info/JobClassification/2025\Classification\and\Pay_Plan.pdf
APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here. (https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/provdrs/emp.html)
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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
