ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

Description: 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 Cityu2019s 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: AND 1. Check the box on your profile titled u201cCurrently employed by the City of Chicagou201d 2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled u2018payee/employee numberu2019) 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 u2022 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 u2022 Observes monitoring screens to ensure the proper functioning of security access control systems u2022 Reads manufacturer specifications, mechanical and control drawings and technical manuals to determine appropriate installation and repair methods to use u2022 Tests and programs networks using various communication protocols (e.g., LON, Modbus, BACnet) u2022 Performs on-site inspections of digital controls to ensure the proper operation and sequencing of systems in new and renovated facilities u2022 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 u2022 Performs preventive maintenance functions to ensure proper systems operations and to reduce equipment downtime u2022 Reviews and analyzes building operation and energy reports and modifies program applications to optimize system performance u2022 Participates in meetings with project managers, contractors and skilled trades to review installation specifications for new BAS u2022 Records data on inspection results and testing techniques and generates related reports u2022 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 u2013 3:30PM THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: u2022 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: u2022 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 u2022 Seven (7) years of journey level work experience as an electrical mechanic Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications u2022 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: u2022 Previous experience working with Building Automation Systems (BAS) u2022 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: For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at: 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. 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Created: 2026-04-22