Journey Tech I – Electrician (2026-0801)

Engineering position at Valley Medical Center. The description outlines critical duties and essential functions, not an all-inclusive list. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet organizational needs.

About the role

Performs installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, modification, and operational checks and testing of electrical equipment and control systems at VMC and associated clinics.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (40 hours per week, full-time).

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Washington State driver’s license
• Washington State Journey Level Electrician Card
• Five years experience in a healthcare setting
• Ten years experience in the electrical field

Responsibilities

• Serves as a journey level electrician
• Installs, maintains, and repairs electric wiring systems, switches, distribution panels, motor control centers, and outlet boxes
• Inspects, maintains, cleans, repairs, tests, and adjusts a wide variety of electrical controls
• Performs maintenance services, diagnoses malfunctions, and repairs systems or equipment following schedules, inspections, or work orders
• Provides support to systems with electrical interfaces and coordinates multi-discipline repairs with other trade personnel
• Offers technical advice on system and equipment capabilities and limitations
• Repairs, overhauls, maintains, services, and installs 120/208 volt and 480/277 volt three-phase systems, including:
  • Emergency power systems and automatic transfer/bypass/isolation switches
  • Switchboards, feeder panels, and lighting/appliance branch circuit boards
  • Indoor dry-type transformers and motor control centers
  • Feeder bus duct and patient wall units
  • Low-voltage lighting controls and medical/surgical lighting
  • Automatic doors, fire alarm systems, nurse-call systems, and variable frequency drives
• Plans and lays out work using sketches and specifications
• Determines tools and estimates materials or parts needed (e.g., wiring, fittings, contacts, breakers)
• Diagnoses and locates malfunctions, then disassembles, repairs, replaces, services, and adjusts as required

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience with electrical control systems
• Knowledge of and experience with emergency power generators and control systems
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and Life Safety Code
• Able to work effectively in a team setting with other shop personnel

Working Conditions

• Regular and punctual attendance required
• Extensive bending, lifting, and walking; handling hazardous substances
• Physical requirements:
  • Adequate vision and hearing for daily responsibilities
  • Ability to lift 75 pounds waist-high regularly and heavier items occasionally
  • Considerable standing, stooping, kneeling, and bending
  • Ability to work in overhead, stretched, cramped, and awkward positions
  • Ability to work on ladders and scaffolds
  • Ability to wear a properly fitted respirator
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Professional manner required when dealing with employees and the public
• Work performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Frequent exposure to:
  • Sudden temperature changes, dampness, water, mud, and fumes
  • Electrical burns, infections, chemicals, gases, bruises, cuts, electric shocks, dust, dirt, skin and lung irritation
  • Potential for serious injuries from falls or power tool use
• Proper safety clothing, gear, and equipment required for hazardous locations

Pay

Salary range: $50.24 - $55.51 per hour, dependent on experience.