Electrician l

Overview

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Electrician I  position is to take lead in maintaining primary and secondary electrical systems in the facility. Installs, tests, repairs, and replaces lights and power circuitry, electrical and electronic equipment, alarm systems and electric motors, machinery, and appliances. Ensures work is done in compliance with local, state, and national codes. Directs other mechanics and helpers.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Performs routine preventive maintenance on motors, transformers, emergency generators, storage batteries, lighting, fuse panels, emergency and fire alarm systems and other electrical and electronic equipment on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
• Responds to electronic trouble calls throughout the facility.
• Inspects, tests, and repairs electrical systems, electrical components used in heating and air conditioning systems, clock systems, pneumatic tube systems and other electronic equipment.
• Reads blueprints, diagrams, and equipment specifications.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces electrical circuits and equipment; included are motors, conduits, switches, outlets, wiring panels, plugs, fuses, and insulators.
• Conducts periodic inspections to ensure that electrical and electronic equipment and power lines are in proper working condition. Uses test equipment such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters, and testing lamps.
• Performs load analysis and may install new distribution systems which include equipment such as transformers and circuit interrupters.
• Makes emergency electrical repairs, troubleshoots malfunctions and breakdowns.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Technical school diploma or equivalent level of knowledge plus a minimum of five (5) years of progressively more responsible experienceas an electrician, at least three (3) years of which shall have involved taking the lead in the installation, repair, and maintenance ofelectrical systems. Thorough knowledge of local, state, and national codes.

What We Offer

• Vacation Time
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is OH/2100: Job Rate:$32.12 - $32.62 - $33.60 per hour . University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

Apply Today

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do - Performs routine preventive maintenance on motors, transformers, emergency generators, storage batteries, lighting, fuse panels, emergency and fire alarm systems and other electrical and electronic equipment on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. - Responds to electronic trouble calls throughout the facility. - Inspects, tests, and repairs electrical systems, electrical components used in heating and air conditioning systems, clock systems, pneumatic tube systems and other electronic equipment. - Reads blueprints, diagrams, and equipment specifications. - Installs, repairs, and replaces electrical circuits and equipment; included are motors, conduits, switches, outlets, wiring panels, plugs, fuses, and insulators. - Conducts periodic inspections to ensure that electrical and electronic equipment and power lines are in proper working condition. Uses test equipment such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters, and testing lamps. - Performs load analysis and may install new distribution systems which include equipment such as transformers and circuit interrupters. - Makes emergency electrical repairs, troubleshoots malfunctions and breakdowns.