Electrician A

About the role

Participates in the installation, maintenance and repair of hospital electrical systems and equipment under the supervision of a licensed electrician.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment including, but not limited to, low/high voltage services, panel boards (circuit directories, breakers, fuse replacements), distribution systems, transformers, signal and paging systems, relays, switches, cables and conduits, controls fixtures, ballasts, motors and associated electrical equipment.
• Assists in the installation and maintenance of new branch circuits or services, conduits and flexible cables including wire, rigid pipe, boxes, BX and Greenfield.
• Sizes and places electrical equipment into wire ways terminating with proper splices and connections.
• Tests or "rings out" voltage wiring systems and troubleshoots electrical installations.
• Maintains and repairs electrical and electronic plant equipment including solenoid valves, motors, electric beds and pumps.
• Performs general clean-up, painting, and/or moving of equipment associated with electrical work performed.
• Inspects and tests electrical systems and equipment.
• Completes work order assignments.
• Documents inspections and tests performed according to NYC Electrical Code requirements. Reports findings to licensed electrician and/or management.
• May order materials for work through proper channels, as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency, required.
• Trade school graduate in electricity or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of five (5) years electrical experience, both installing and maintaining, required.
• Experience with motors, controls and schematics, required.
• Knowledge of all types of power tools and electrical measuring meters including pipe treading machines, electric hoists, power drills, etc.
• Keen sense of safety around working machines.
• Knowledge of NYC Electrical Code.
• Working knowledge of all building, grounds, facilities and department work areas.
• Ability to read plans and trace circuits from prints and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams.
• Ability to tread a pipe.
• Manual dexterity.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work with any of the other trades (for example plumbing).
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and move heavy material and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Must have acceptably corrected visual acuity.

Pay

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).