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This job maintains the total electrical distribution system throughout the company's facilities. Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshoots, utilizing specialized test equipment and hand/power tools.

Education

Required -High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience
Required -2 years in Commercial or Light Industrial Electrical experience

Preferred - Experience in 480V to 4160 voltages

Certifications

Required-Electrical license or local licensure to obtain within 6 months of hire

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of NEC (National Electrical Code).
• Knowledge of the State, Parish, and the Southern Building Codes.
• Ability to and experience withproper use all power, hand tools and specialized equipment associated with the electrical trade.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to and experience with working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to and experience with reading, writing and understanding mechanical and electrical symbolisms to enable one to interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications and mechanical.
• Drawing skills in order to document electrical charges on existing prints for upgrading by CADD.
• Stress management skills.
• Ability to work indoors, outdoors, in restricted spaces amounting to static postures/positions which must be held for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work flexible schedule, such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, and take emergency calls.

Job Duties

• Inspects maintains and repairs complex electrical systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance and documentation of maintenance measures and logs.
• Researches and troubleshoots general electrical issues.
• Performs minor electrical installs as needed (i.e. receptacles, lighting switches, etc.).
• In the event of severe weather emergencies or disaster, personnel will be assigned a work area and remain onsite throughout the duration of the severe weather or disaster.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Must be able to crawl, climb, bend and lilt 50 pounds without any restrictions.

Must be able to work indoors, outdoors, in restricted spaces amounting to staticMust be able to work aflexible working scheduling such as nights, weekends, and extended shifts etc. Emergency Calls.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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