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Electrician - Engineering - Days

Endeavor Health · IL · $33.24–$49.86 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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About your past

Tell me about a tough electrical problem you tracked down. How did you find the cause?

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot in a logical way rather than swapping parts until something works.

Tell me about a time you explained a delay or problem to a frustrated department manager.

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly with non-technical staff and keep them updated.

What would you do

How do you plan work that needs a power shutdown in a building with patients?

What they are checking: Whether they coordinate with clinical staff and know which circuits feed life-critical equipment.

You get three urgent work orders at once, including lights out in a hallway and a dead outlet in an ICU room. Which do you do first?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize by patient safety and impact instead of the order calls came in.

About the work

You'd handle electrical work orders at the Arlington Heights hospital. How is working in an occupied hospital different from commercial work?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that patient care, infection control and life safety change how electrical work is done.

Walk me through how you lock out and tag out a circuit before working on it.

What they are checking: Whether they follow safe LOTO steps every time, including verifying the circuit is dead.

A nurse call system stops working on a patient unit. How do you troubleshoot it?

What they are checking: Whether they can work through low-voltage systems and understand that nurse call is a patient safety issue.

What's the difference between normal, emergency and life safety branches in a hospital?

What they are checking: Whether they know hospital essential electrical systems and what must stay powered.

How comfortable are you with building automation, access control and parking gate systems?

What they are checking: Whether their skills reach beyond power into the controls the posting names.

How do you handle dust and infection control when you open a ceiling in a patient area?

What they are checking: Whether they know about ICRA precautions, since construction dust can harm vulnerable patients.

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The full job description

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Hourly Pay Range: $33.24 - $49.86 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: • Position: Electrician • Location: Arlington Heights, IL • Full Time, 40 hours • Hours: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm • Required Travel: no What you will do: • Responds to and follows through on work orders pertaining to electrical work. Investigates and corrects disruptions to power or lighting. Repairs inoperative lighting systems including ballast, starter, socket, relay, or switch replacement; rewires fixtures and reconfigures switch legs; installs and/or modifies light fixtures, switch legs, equipment hard wire installations, temporary power hookups, dedicated lines, high amperage lines, and additional power receptacles. • Performs initial troubleshooting for problems with Nurse Call, intercom, television, and paging systems; repairs Nurse Call controls; replaces defective stations or assemblies; installs and/or modifies paging speakers, volume controls, local and area-wide paging networks, special requirement Nurse Call controls, and local and remote alarm status indicators. • Performs initial troubleshooting for problems with hospital automated control systems including timed security access devices, parking lot gates, overhead motion sensors, presence detectors, outside light timers, and remote alarm indicators. • Performs routine periodic testing of hospital emergency power systems including automatic transfer switches and the electrical operation of the emergency power generators. Ensures proper operation of the emergency power system during hospital wide power outages. • Performs various electrical repairs on appliances, including food warmers, food dispensers, toasters, refrigeration units, ice machines, buffers, vacuums, exam lamps, x-ray viewers, etc. • Investigates potentially hazardous situations which may be related to or effect electrical power including reports of burnt odors, sparking, flooding, random disruption or reduction of power, and equipment malfunction due to electrical interference. • Determines, in conjunction with building engineers, causes and solutions to electrical problems related to motor condition, sizing, protection, and cycling. • Provides assistance, as necessary, to outside contractors, manufacturer service representatives, architects, and engineers, etc. to expedite job completion; contacts manufacturers to identify parts or assemblies required for repairs/installations; identifies items needing restocking or special order. • Performs testing and operation of 12K medium voltage equipment, 4160V Co-gen and Emergency Power systems and generators as required. What you will need: • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required and level of knowledge normally obtained through the completion of a certified program in Electrical Maintenance and Construction, trade school, union or military program. • Certification: Journeyman license required and thorough knowledge of electrical theory, practice, troubleshooting, construction, local, state and 2017 National Electrical Code compliance necessary. Certified program in Electrical Maintenance and Construction, trade school, union or military program required . • Experience: Experience as an electrician working in a hospital/healthcare environment for a minimum of 5 years. Thorough knowledge of electrical theory, practice, troubleshooting, construction and local, state and 2017 National Electrical Code compliance. • Unique or Preferred Skills: The ability to perform electrical repairs, modify existing electrical installations, and install new electrical components and/or systems. The analytical skills necessary to investigate and troubleshoot electrical problems. The ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical specification sheets. Benefits (For full time or part time positions): • Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions) • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options • Tuition Reimbursement • Free Parking • Wellness Program Savings Plan • Health Savings Account Options • Retirement Options with Company Match • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay • Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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