Electrician

Description

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Summary:
Performs skilled work in the general and specific operation, installation, repair and maintenance of hospital electrical systems, equipment and devices installed throughout hospital facility.

Responsibilities:

• Expand the existing electrical system as necessary to serve additional electrical equipment or devices and install devices such as circuits, protective devises, wire and cable, and transformers and switches, in accordance with and to meet the state and National Electrical Code, especially NFPA 99, 101 and 110.
• Install and maintain the electrical systems, equipment, devices, and standby generation installed in or provided for all UNC Hospitals buildings and facilities on site to comply with hospital maintenance policies and for the safety and comfort of patients, staff and visitors
• May provide lead worker duties and technical leadership for Preventative Maintenance Employees designated in the Electrical Shop. Establishes work schedules and plans and evaluates performance for assigned employees. Ensures that each employee assigned is fully competent in necessary work skills. Conducts training on safety and electrical work habits for all employees
• May update electrical system drawings, documents monthly PMs, maintains electrical department documentation and records in compliance with hospital policies, JCAHO and state requirements. Maintains detailed electrical maintenance records to document compliance with regulations. Inspects completed work for accuracy and compliance with all regulations corrects or reports deficiencies to departmental management.
• Perform periodic tests of all electrical circuitry, isolated power systems, surgical suite lighting systems, standby generators, transformers, equipment and switches (including automatic transfer switches) to determine and maintain the operating integrity of these devices and provide a safe environment for all hospital buildings.
• Performs moderate job assignments in electrical maintenance, the installation of electrical conductors and associated equipment, and the repair of electrical circuits and equipment. Performs maintenance and operations work in all areas of electrical maintenance, trouble shooting of system or equipment problems, equipment selection and equipment or device replacement, maintenance of surgical lighting systems and maintenance of isolated power supply systems.
• Repair or replace defective, damaged or obsolete electrical equipment, conductors and circuits as needed to restore service and continue to provide reliable electric service throughout all hospital buildings

Other information:
Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or GED

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

oFour years of progressive experience in the maintenance and installation of electrical systems, equipment, and devices in institutional buildings and facilities as a journeyman electrician.

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
oNo licensure or certification required but is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to read, write, and speak English in order to communicate effectively.

Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, administration and the general public.

Must have manual dexterity in order to use tools related to position.

Must have knowledge of Local, State, and Federal laws that apply to individual position.

Must be experienced in working with voltages above 300 volts.

Must be able to comfortably lift 50 lbs.

Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Minimum 2-5 years of active electrical experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Frequently moves throughout the facility.

Frequently reviews written reports so must possess visual acuity.

Frequently climbs and balances on ladders and scaffolds.

Frequently uses motorized areal platforms (10 feet or above).

Frequently stoops, kneels, crouches, and crawls while preforming the duties of this position.

Frequently lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. various distances

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Plant Engineering

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Salary Range:$25.45 - $30.54per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.