Electrician-Lake Forest Hospital Multiple Positions Available

The salary range for this position is $31.43 - $39.29 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

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Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

Make a difference at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital!

As we expand with the opening of two new patient care pavilions in early 2026, we are looking for qualified Electricians to join our mission of exceptional patient care. Bring your expertise to the team and help us create a thriving environment for both patients and staff!

The Electrician reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that all high and low voltage electrical distribution systems and components are in conformance with local and national standards.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all electrical high voltage switch gear / boards, circuits and control panels including emergency power equipment and low voltage control systems.
• Maintains inventory of spare parts to maintain and repair hospital electrical systems.
• Monitor and inspect work to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
• Requisitions, prepares, and assembles materials, tools, supplies, and equipment for work to be performed.
• Performs or directs all electrical circuiting work.
• Maintains receptacles, ground fault circuits and power switching devices in proper working order.
• Replaces fault switches, plugs and other parts of electrical systems and fixtures.
• Installs new wiring and equipment.
• Inspects and performs safety tests on electrical equipment and systems, isolates defects.
• Retains instruction manuals, blueprints, and other related materials.
• Maintains other electrical systems such as fire protection, nurse call, building mechanical control systems, security, and life safety systems.
• Prepares required reports.
• Project management assignment on electrical equipment replacements as assigned by engineering manager.
• Maintains UHF 2 –way radios and system broadcast capabilities. Maintains emergency radio med channels and associated broadcast equipment.

Qualifications

Required:

• 4 years of undergraduate education or equivalent
• IBEW journeyman rating

Preferred:

• CPI Certified
• Data/Voice cabling certification (Low Voltage Cabling)

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.