Electrician

The Village of Mount Prospect is accepting applications for the position of electrician. The position performs a variety of electrical tasks associated with water and sewer pumping stations.

Essential Functions:

The essential job functions performed include diagnosis, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of complex electrical systems associated with high voltage and low voltage electrical equipment. Includes wiring of three (3) phase electric motors, generators, fans, switches, outlets, ballasts, panels, and installation of light fixtures. Job functions also include aerial work, investigation and repair of inoperable electrical equipment, and troubleshooting SCADA control system. The position also performs a number of other non-electrical tasks including: maintenance and repair of underground water and sanitary sewer systems including the repair of water mains, valves, fire hydrants, buffalo boxes, cleaning of sewer mains, plumbing repair, painting, carpentry, pavement patching, plowing and removal of snow from streets, tree trimming, tree removals, brush chipping, landscape maintenance, civic event set-up and the operation of equipment including backhoes, front end loaders, aerial trucks, street sweepers and other equipment as assigned.

The work often requires the ability to work at heights up to 40 feet, requiring physical strength and endurance, including the ability to stand, bend, pull, push, kneel and regularly lift more than 100 lbs at any time and to withstand extended exposure to the elements. Employees may be assigned and rotated at the employer’s option to any job assignment or any shift. On call and overtime work assigned by rotation among all maintenance employees. Overtime work is mandatory.