Electrician

Required Experience

Education:

• Associate’s Degree in a mechanical/science field, Electrical Certification/License, or completion of an apprenticeship as an electrician required.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Must possess valid Illinois driver’s license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (Five year MVR will be required.)

Experience:

• Four years commercial electrician experience required. Must have comprehensive knowledge of electrical safety and theory, troubleshooting, circuits and installation.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to read, understand and apply complex building codes such as NFPA and Joint Commission.
• Demonstrated ability to apply electrical theory, read/understand blueprints, and other technical specifications.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for long periods of time.
• Must provide own hand tools needed to perform electrical work.
• Have basic computer knowledge.
• Must have the ability to distinguish between colors such as red, black, blue, gray, white, and green.

Responsibilities:

• Establishes work priorities ensuring efficient organization and coordination of activities with installing, testing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical circuits, equipment and appliances per codes and specifications.

• Resolves difficult wiring and/or installation problems, determines how best to repair faulty electrical systems and equipment and completes complex work orders effectively and efficiently.

• Plans layout, installs, and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment:

• Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials.

• Provides access for future maintenance consistent with specifications and local electrical codes and avoids unsightly, hazardous and unreliable wiring.

• Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints, insuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring.
• Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• • SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.

• • COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.

• • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.

• • EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit using such tools as hacksaw, pipe threading machine and conduit bender. Pulls wiring through conduit.

• Tests continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instructions such as vault OHM meter, meggar and other test equipment.

• Demonstrates engagement by assisting with completing division goals.

• Coordinates assigned work to meet the needs of customers, patients and visitors and ensures customer satisfaction.

• Develops efficient and effective work practices that utilizes time and material efficiently.

• Knows thoroughly all hospital disaster codes and follows proper procedures immediately.

• Maintains appropriate dress and appearance, projecting a positive image of the Medical Center.

• Follows all safety procedures/policies and maintains effective standards of cleanliness of the Medical Center and its equipment.

• Interacts with patients and Medical Center personnel in a courteous, helpful, cooperative professional manner and follows Code of Conduct of Memorial Medical Center.

• Performs other related work as required or requested.