DeKalb, IL – Skilled Maintenance – Electrical

Join Our Team as a Skilled Maintenance – Electrical Professional!

The City of DeKalb, Illinois is seeking a Skilled Maintenance – Electrical professional to support the operation and maintenance of our municipal electrical systems and assist with traffic signal equipment. This is a dynamic role with increasing responsibility, technical complexity, and opportunities to guide and support other staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical and lighting systems in City facilities.
• Maintains and inspects conduit and duct systems, power circuits, generators, breaker panels, and more.
• Performs preventative maintenance on transformers, switches, and lighting fixtures.
• Installs interior and exterior wiring, including computer and equipment installations.
• Assist with the installation, repair and maintenance of traffic signal equipment.
• Operates trucks up to 55,000 gross vehicle weight for snow plowing, leaf pickup, and material hauling.
• Responds call outs for scheduled rotations and emergency calls for repairs and weather-related incidents.

What We’re Looking For:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; vocational or technical training preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in the electrical field; willingness to learn traffic signal systems.
• Valid driver’s license required. CDL Class B (Illinois) permit within 60 days of hire; full license within 6 months.
• Ability to obtain IMSA Work Zone Safety and Traffic Signal I certifications.
•  Journeyman Electrician certification preferred.

Why Join Us?

The Skilled Maintenance – Electrical position is a union position represented under AFSCME. The AFSCME 2026 Wage Schedule for the position is between $31.894 – $45.492 per hour.  The City provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits, life insurance coverage, HSA & flexible spending accounts, deferred compensation, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

Initial review of applications to begin December 15, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

City of DeKalb is an Equal Opportunity Employer