Skilled Trades · Chicago, IL

Electrician jobs in Chicago, IL

Electricians install, maintain, and repair wiring, panels, and electrical systems in homes, businesses, and industrial sites, working to code and passing inspection.

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$21–$54/hr
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Low Voltage Technician

Skilled Trades Services · Chicago, IL · Full-time
$23 - $29 per hour

Skilled Trades Services is seeking a Low Voltage Technician. The ideal candidate is tech-savvy and capable of completing installations on both the software and hardware sides. Requirements: ~ Minimum 1- 3 years of experi…

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Maintenance -Electrical Technician

Sipi Metals · Chicago, IL
$22 - $30 per hour

We are expanding and looking to add a maintenance electrician to our team! Employee Referral Bonus offered: $1,000 Pre-employment requirements Authorized to work in the United States. Fully vaccinated for Covid-19. (Pref…

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$30.95 - $41.26 per hour

Your success is a train ride away! As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety…

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Electrician & General Maintenance

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness · Chicago, IL

You’ll troubleshoot systems and contribute to the upkeep of a clean, functional environment for members and staff. As the team's Electrician, you'll install, maintain, and repair electrical control, wiring, and lighting…

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Electro-Mechanical Technician (Electrician)

Ferrero · Chicago, IL · Full-time
$44.5 per hour

We have a current opening for an Electro-Mechanical Technician and are actively reviewing applications. ~ Responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair of all pla…

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Field Technician

Cennox · Chicago, IL · Full-time

EXPERIENCED FIELD TECHNICIANS NEEDED IN CHICAGO, IL Cennox is seeking an enthusiastic Field Technician to join our expanding Field Services division. We are looking for passionate, experienced field professionals that ar…

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experience. Documentation of training/experience must be at the level to rate the applicant as an Electrical Qualified person (Certified Electrician) . ~4+ years of manufacturing experience; strong electrical/electronic…

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3rd Shift Industrial Electrician (Support critical electrical systems, overhead cranes, large machine tools, and steel production equipment in one of the most demanding industrial environments in manufacturing.) Location…

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Field Technician

OptiPeople Resources · Chicago, IL

Field Technician Reports To Crew Lead / Project Manager Department Operations Employment Type Full-Time Position Summary The Field Technician is responsible for performing water, mold, fire, and other restoration service…

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What electricians earn in Chicago

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Apprentice $21–$28 $43k–$59k
Journeyman $28–$39 $59k–$81k
Master / Lead $38–$54 $78k–$113k

Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

NEC code knowledgeConduit bending and installationPanel and breaker workBlueprint readingCircuit troubleshootingLockout/tagout safetyHand and power toolsCustomer communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

How do you troubleshoot a circuit that keeps tripping its breaker?

Walk the logic: identify the load, isolate sections, check for overload versus short versus ground fault, and test rather than guess. Method over speed.

What is your licensing status and where are you in your hours?

State your license or apprenticeship hours plainly, including the state. If you are close to journeyman, give the timeline.

Tell me about a time you found work that was not to code. What did you do?

Show that you flagged it, explained the risk to the customer or foreman, and corrected it properly rather than working around it.

How do you stay safe working near energized equipment?

Mention lockout/tagout, testing before touching, PPE, and refusing shortcuts under schedule pressure. Employers hire the habit, not the bravado.

What types of projects have you worked: residential, commercial, or industrial?

Be specific about the settings and systems, such as service upgrades, lighting circuits, motor controls, or panel changes.

How do you keep up with NEC code changes?

Mention code update courses, continuing education for your license, or working through changes with your inspector. Curiosity here reads as professionalism.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For electricians specifically — generic advice costs you here

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State your license level and state up front: apprentice hours logged, journeyman, or master.

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List OSHA 10 or 30 certification and any NFPA 70E arc-flash training.

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Specify your settings: residential service, commercial build-outs, or industrial controls.

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Quantify project scope, such as panel upgrades completed or square footage wired.

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Name systems you know beyond wiring, like EV chargers, solar interconnects, or generators.

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Mention a clean inspection record; passing rough-in and final on the first try is a selling point.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Apprentice Electrician
02 Journeyman Electrician
03 Master Electrician
04 Electrical Contractor
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