Electrical and Low Voltage Technician

Phoebe Putney Health System•Albany, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical and Low Voltage Wiring Technician installs, terminates, labels, tests, and troubleshoots low-voltage cabling and related infrastructure within an active hospital environment. This role supports critical clinical and facility systems (e.g., nurse call, access control, CCTV, fire alarm interfaces, paging, BAS/controls, Wi Fi, and structured cabling) and may assist with related electrical installation tasks within scope (e.g., device power supplies, pathways/supports, and coordination with licensed electricians) while maintaining strict safety, infection-control, and patient-privacy requirements. The technician coordinates work with Facilities, IT, Security, clinical stakeholders, and construction teams to minimize downtime and disruption to patient care.

Requirements

High School diploma.
One or more years’ experience installing and terminating low-voltage cabling/systems in commercial or healthcare settings.
One or more years’ experience structured cabling standards and best practices (TIA/EIA), labeling, and cable management.
One or more years’ experience with electrical concepts relevant to low-voltage systems (e.g., power supplies/transformers, grounding/bonding, circuit identification) and ability to work safely around electrical systems.
One or more years’ experience reading basic construction drawings and following written installation standards and work orders.
One or more years’ experience using test equipment (tone/probe, multimeter, cable certifier); ability to interpret results.
One or more years’ experience with applicable codes and requirements (e.g., NEC Article 725/800, firestopping, pathway/support rules) while also following hospital-specific standards.
One or more years’ experience working in an active hospital, including infection-control coordination (ICRA) and after-hours cutovers.
State Licensed Electrician or documented experience working under a licensed electrician on applicable tasks.

Nice To Haves

One or more years Fiber optic splicing and testing experience (fusion splicing, OTDR/OLTS).
One or more years’ experience with nurse call, access control, CCTV/VMS, paging/intercom, or BAS controls.
One or more years’ experience installing pathways/supports (cable tray, conduit, innerduct) and coordinating electrical power drops with licensed electricians.
One or more years’ experience with firestopping methods and documentation.
Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)
Manufacturer specific certifications (e.g., CommScope/Panduit/Leviton).
OSHA 10 (Construction) or equivalent safety training.

Responsibilities

Install, route, secure, and support low-voltage cabling (Cat6/6A, fiber, coax, multi-conductor) in ceilings, walls, racks, conduits, and cable tray per code and hospital standards.
Terminate and dress cables on patch panels, jacks, 66/110 blocks, fiber panels, and device endpoints; verify pinouts, polarity, and bend-radius requirements.
Install and service devices and pathways for hospital systems such as nurse call, access control, CCTV, intercom/paging, clock systems, BAS controls, and other ELV infrastructure (as assigned).
Perform testing and certification (e.g., Fluke/cable certifiers, OTDR/OLTS for fiber as applicable); document results and correct deficiencies.
Troubleshoot faults (opens, shorts, grounds, intermittent issues, PoE problems) and coordinate repairs to restore service with minimal downtime.
Assist with electrical installation tasks within role scope and facility policy, such as mounting backboards, racks, cabinets, and enclosures; installing innerduct, sleeves, and supports; and installing or replacing low-voltage power supplies/transformers.
Install surface raceway and related fittings; assist with pathway work such as pulling in existing conduit and supporting conduit/cable tray work under direction of Facilities or licensed electricians (as required by jurisdiction).
Support device power needs by installing receptacles or circuit extensions only when permitted by licensing and policy; otherwise coordinate power work with licensed electricians and verify device power/UPS requirements.
Verify grounding and bonding continuity for racks, cabinets, and shielded cable systems; coordinate corrective actions when deficiencies are found.
Assist with cutovers and outages by following approved downtime procedures, coordinating with clinical staff, and documenting system impairments/restorations.
Label cables, ports, circuits (when applicable), and equipment consistently; update as-builts, cable schedules, and work order notes.
Read and interpret drawings, riser diagrams, floor plans, and specifications; identify conflicts and propose routing solutions.
Maintain infection-control practices (ICRA) including containment barriers, negative air coordination (as required), cleaning of work areas, and proper waste disposal.
Work safely in patient-care and sensitive areas (ORs, ICUs, imaging, labs), coordinating access, escorts, noise restrictions, and after-hours windows.
Follow safe work practices including lockout/tagout coordination (as applicable), ladder/lift safety, and PPE requirements; maintain a clean, organized job site and protect occupied spaces.
Comply with hospital safety, security, and privacy requirements including badging, background checks, and HIPAA-aware conduct.
Coordinate with electricians, network/telecom teams, vendors, and general contractors; communicate status, risks, and completion timelines.