Electrical Mechanic - Salaried

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

• 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 at the time of hire and must be maintained through the duration of employment
• Possession of 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.
• Some positions may require status as a journeyman wireman and possess a valid A card
• Some positions may be required to obtain an airfield certification.

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://my.chicago.gov/dam/intranet/documents/depts/dhr/INFORMATION/2026_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 in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Oct 5, 2026, 12:00:00 AM