McHenry County College
Building Maintenance Specialist - Electrician
McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States, 60012
Salary:
$35.22 - $49.71 Hourly Location :
Crystal Lake, IL Job Type:
Staff - Full-Time Job Number:
202500189 Division:
President's Office Department:
Facilities Management Opening Date:
10/13/2025 FLSA:
Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:
STA Target Hire Rate:
$37.29 - $41.43 Pay Grade:
S11
Workweek
40 Hours | 7am - 3:30pm | Flexible schedule to meet department needs to include evenings and weekends Position Summary
Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of lighting systems and high voltage switchgear and distribution lines on campus. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair motor controls and other power circuits, food service equipment, and alarm, signal, and low voltage circuits. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
Install, maintain and repair the College's electrical systems Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of systems Maintain and repair interior and exterior lighting including parking lot lights Troubleshoot maintenance of motors, motor controls, low voltage controls, high voltage (480 volts) controls Conduct preventive maintenance and repairs of all College equipment Maintain an adequate stock of electrical supplies and components necessary for the general efficiency of college operations Repair and maintain fire alarm systems not covered by outside contract Perform energy saving retrofits where applicable Advise management on continued operation of equipment hazards or health and safety concerns Work collaboratively with others (e.g. colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities Assume additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor Required Qualifications
Associate's degree or equivalent from a technical trade school or equivalent combination of education and related certification/licensure and meets State and Federal requirement for certification by the agencies Ten years experience, with a full apprenticeship, in related area of commercial high voltage systems Valid state driver's license A commercial, residential license from a testing municipality
Equal Employment Opportunity
McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community.
To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at McHenry County College offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability coverages, and flexible spending accounts. Employees also receive 15 paid holidays and a competitive bank of vacation, sick, and personal leave time along with an optional Sick Leave Pool. The College also offers employees the opportunity to save for retirement through deferred compensation plans.
The College waives tuition and fees for any full time employee who takes credit courses at MCC as well as providing tuition reimbursement for pre-approved course work taken at a regionally accredited institution upon successful completion of such course.
$35.22 - $49.71 Hourly Location :
Crystal Lake, IL Job Type:
Staff - Full-Time Job Number:
202500189 Division:
President's Office Department:
Facilities Management Opening Date:
10/13/2025 FLSA:
Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:
STA Target Hire Rate:
$37.29 - $41.43 Pay Grade:
S11
Workweek
40 Hours | 7am - 3:30pm | Flexible schedule to meet department needs to include evenings and weekends Position Summary
Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of lighting systems and high voltage switchgear and distribution lines on campus. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair motor controls and other power circuits, food service equipment, and alarm, signal, and low voltage circuits. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
Install, maintain and repair the College's electrical systems Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of systems Maintain and repair interior and exterior lighting including parking lot lights Troubleshoot maintenance of motors, motor controls, low voltage controls, high voltage (480 volts) controls Conduct preventive maintenance and repairs of all College equipment Maintain an adequate stock of electrical supplies and components necessary for the general efficiency of college operations Repair and maintain fire alarm systems not covered by outside contract Perform energy saving retrofits where applicable Advise management on continued operation of equipment hazards or health and safety concerns Work collaboratively with others (e.g. colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities Assume additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor Required Qualifications
Associate's degree or equivalent from a technical trade school or equivalent combination of education and related certification/licensure and meets State and Federal requirement for certification by the agencies Ten years experience, with a full apprenticeship, in related area of commercial high voltage systems Valid state driver's license A commercial, residential license from a testing municipality
Equal Employment Opportunity
McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community.
To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at McHenry County College offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability coverages, and flexible spending accounts. Employees also receive 15 paid holidays and a competitive bank of vacation, sick, and personal leave time along with an optional Sick Leave Pool. The College also offers employees the opportunity to save for retirement through deferred compensation plans.
The College waives tuition and fees for any full time employee who takes credit courses at MCC as well as providing tuition reimbursement for pre-approved course work taken at a regionally accredited institution upon successful completion of such course.