ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

Department of Fleet & Facility Management

Bureau of Facility Operation

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Annual Salary: $57.75

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with IBEW LOCAL 134 (BARGAINING Unit 32). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 5/4/2026

Under supervision, installs, programs, operates and repairs building automated systems (BAS) located in city offices, municipal facilities and airport terminals, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Installs, programs, operates and repairs BAS used to control and maintain integrated building

management systems (e.g., heating, ventilation and air conditioning, security access and video equipment, lighting, fire safety) in city offices and municipal facilities

* Observes monitoring screens to ensure the proper functioning of security access control systems

* Reads manufacturer specifications, mechanical and control drawings and technical manuals to determine appropriate installation and repair methods to use

* Tests and programs networks using various communication protocols (e.g., LON, Modbus, BACnet)

* Performs on-site inspections of digital controls to ensure the proper operation and sequencing of systems in new and renovated facilities

* Tests and troubleshoots related equipment and devices (e.g., network controllers, routers, gateways, remote input/output modules) and adjusts or replaces defective circuitry or electronic components

* Performs preventive maintenance functions to ensure proper systems operations and to reduce equipment downtime

* Reviews and analyzes building operation and energy reports and modifies program applications to optimize system performance

* Participates in meetings with project managers, contractors and skilled trades to review installation specifications for new BAS

* Records data on inspection results and testing techniques and generates related reports

* Recommends the purchase of parts and equipment used in repairing and maintaining digital controls

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: City Wide

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 7:00AM - 3:30PM

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 Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are available:

* Successful completion of an industry or company sponsored apprenticeship training program as an Electrical Mechanic, PLUS two (2) years of journey level work experience as an electrical mechanic

* Seven (7) years of journey level work experience as an electrical mechanic

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

* A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required

Education & Employment Verification - Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

NOTE: You must provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of application.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This is a non-interview Tested title. This position requires applicants to complete a written test / skills assessment. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been analyzed and compiled. Bidders who receive a passing score on the test will be hired in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement. Applicants who receive a passing score on the test will be hired in lottery/random order.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

* Previous experience working with Building Automation Systems (BAS)

* Previous experience working with the following communication protocols:

o LON

o Modbus

o BACnet

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

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.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor