Electrician Licensed

About the role

The Master Electrician provides electrician functions to maintain the integrity and operability of the buildings and grounds of UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper and other affiliated facilities. The position requires the ability to effectively interact with all facility stakeholders. The Master Electrician must be able to work independently with a minimum of supervision. He/She must be a good time manager and able to prioritize the many competing tasks to meet the goals of UVA Health Northern VA Culpever.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains, installs, and inspects all non-clinical electrical systems and equipment within the hospital plant.
• Tests and performs preventative maintenance on emergency power generators at prescribed intervals and documents same.
• Covers all repairs with assigned vendor.
• Installs and maintains telephone and data cabling, as required.
• Maintains electrical inspection and testing documentation for electrical safety program.
• Aids other Facilities Management staff as requested by Director, Facilities Management.
• Performs other job-related duties as directed by Director, Facilities Management.
• Follows, supports, and assists in enforcement of safety and infection control policies of the Facilities Management Department and all other hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Provides fire and security services, as required, during day shift.
• Performs emergency after-hours (scheduled on-call) maintenance.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required. 2 Year/Associate's Degree in a technical science/trade or equivalent work experience preferred. 3 years of apprenticeship in the electrical trade required.
• Experience: 5 plus years of experience in commercial electrical distribution system installation and maintenance required. Healthcare experience preferred.

Skills

• Applied knowledge in the application and practice of life safety, electrical and building codes.
• Extensive knowledge in repair and installation of electrical equipment, systems, and devices.
• Ability to analytically troubleshoot electronic and electrical equipment, including but not limited to, A/C equipment, switchgear, and motor control centers.
• Extensive knowledge in operations and maintenance of emergency generator sets and transfer switch equipment.
• Thorough knowledge and skill in the use of electrical testing devices.
• Thorough knowledge in understanding and utilizing technical service manuals, electrical schematics, and blueprints.

Additional Skills/Requirements

• Knowledge in the operation and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Thorough knowledge in the use of personal computers and PC programs.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal communication changes in machine/equipment noises.

Competencies

• Customer Service: Collaborates with service personnel, inspectors, and vendors in facility maintenance. Assists outside service personnel, inspectors, and vendors. Relays information to all team members as needed. Collaborates with supervisor/manager and ESIC to identify building/equipment/grounds issues.
• Compliance: Maintains knowledge and compliance with regulatory agencies. Supports organizational and departmental policies and procedures as required for compliance. Provides support during facility compliance audits.
• Inter-departmental Collaboration: Interacts with individuals from different departments and levels of authority. Provides leadership, support, guidance, and experience to other technicians for facility maintenance. Assists with events and programs outside of typical engineering responsibilities. Participates in department meetings as well as other special meetings to provide information on facility issues/condition.
• Engineering and Maintenance Expertise: Maintains the service life of company assets such as physical structures, HVAC, mechanical, utilities, and grounds. Understands the operation and repair of all types of mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment. Understands universal hazardous materials waste as it relates to maintenance activities. Reads and understands building system drawings. Uses a variety of hand and power tools in facility maintenance.

Physical Demands

The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.

Other

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
• On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

Pay Range

The base compensation range for this role is $24.68 - $40.09 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.