Senior Electrician

Core Functions

• Installs, designs, and maintains new electrical wiring, panel boards, switchgear, fuses, lighting fixtures and their associated control circuits, heating devices, motors and motor control centers.
• Ensures strict adherence to all safety rules and regulations.
• Performs electrical duties working on various voltages up to 480v.
• Keeps the designated Facilities Services manager informed as to the needs and / or changes required to keep the facilities electrical systems operating in a safe and well maintained condition.
• Maintains, repairs, and modifies electrical circuits utilizing various meters and test equipment.
• Covers preventative maintenance of all electrical distribution systems, including the emergency generators in order to ensure the integrity and reliability of the emergency electrical distribution system.
• Maintains the electrical PM program to assure maximum effectiveness; provides all required and appropriate documentation.
• Works with and assists other trades in completing required tasks.
• Troubleshoots and monitors electrical maintenance repair work, alterations and renovation upgrades to the facilities electrical systems.
• Maintains facility compliance with all applicable Authorities Having Jurisdiction including local, state, federal and all other regulatory codes pertaining to any and all components of the facilities electrical distribution systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• A current electrician's license if required by the state in which employed or applicable authorities having jurisdiction.
• Working knowledge and certification as required of applicable regulatory codes and State and local building codes.
• Some facilities or departments, depending on business need, may require proof of a valid driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
• Six years of diversified work experience as an electrician, and the ability to demonstrate advanced skills in the field of electricity.
• Knowledge and skills normally attained with six years of diversified work experience as an electrician, and the ability to demonstrate advanced skills in the field of electricity.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems and components common to the healthcare environment.
• The ability to exercise independent decision making and judgment in the performance of all duties.
• The ability to work safely and effectively with all voltages up to 480v.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding related and required maintenance and construction documents.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are required.
• The ability to work effectively with commonly used office software programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master Electrician's license if offered by the state.
• Previous construction experience is preferred.
• Five to seven years of previous healthcare facility work experience is preferred.