Electrician-Certified

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

5d

About The Position

Performs skilled construction and maintenance tasks for hospital facilities and equipment, with a primary emphasis on electrical work. The role also serves as a technical advisor to other mechanics and may assist with other building maintenance trades. Work includes routine and emergency repairs, installation and maintenance of electrical systems, troubleshooting plant operations equipment, and ensuring projects meet regulatory and safety requirements. The position works with minimal supervision on assigned projects and participates in rotating on-call shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in maintenance or construction.
• Certification from the Municipal Association of South Carolina or another approved licensing board with a reciprocity agreement with South Carolina.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Ability to read technical service manuals and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Make routine and emergency repairs to mechanical and electrical equipment, including equipment and circuits operating at 120/208 and 277/480 VAC.
• Troubleshoot and maintain the Energy Plant electrical system, including 4160V transformers and substations.
• Monitor and troubleshoot emergency generators; understand generator setpoints and user interfaces; perform generator and switchgear testing as required by code.
• Perform job hazard analyses and hot work when required, and follow OSHA electrical safety standards.
• Monitor vendors working on electrical systems and identify unsatisfactory work.
• Assist with updates to electrical system schedules and diagrams as hospital systems change.
• Troubleshoot and repair fire alarm systems and coordinate repairs with a licensed fire alarm vendor.
• Troubleshoot and repair surgical lights or coordinate repairs with a vendor.
• Construct and repair building parts, fixtures, furniture, and special equipment; assess work sites, calculate material needs, and requisition supplies.
• Evaluate work orders and project requirements and coordinate with appropriate personnel to plan and complete tasks.
• Carry out building maintenance and construction work, including erecting walls and infection-control barriers, installing plasterboard, and repairing or installing doors, locks, windows, and electrical, mechanical, or plumbing equipment.
• Install electrical systems and components, including light fixtures, power outlets, panels, breakers, equipment connections, low-voltage wiring, metal conduit, cable tray, and above-ceiling fire caulking.
• Operate facilities construction and maintenance tools and equipment, including pipe cutters, reamers, threading machines, sawzalls, phase rotation meters, and voltmeters.
• Assist with construction projects where electrical expertise is needed.
• Work as a team member to maintain hospital and work-area safety and comply with infection-control requirements.
• Train, instruct, and direct helpers and coworkers; assist other trades in building maintenance operations; and lead project work teams when assigned by the manager.
• Ensure maintenance and construction projects comply with regulatory codes, including DHEC and NFPA requirements, and inform the department of nonconformities.
• Keep skills current with industry trends and coordinate project execution with appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a professional image and positive customer relations with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers; follow the Service Excellence Policy and House Rules.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on plant operations equipment, including boilers, chillers, emergency generators, and electrical distribution systems, and perform required regulatory testing of emergency equipment.
• Work rotating on-call shifts as assigned; while on call, understand system error codes and performance failures and contact appropriate personnel or vendors.
• Assist, when called upon, with installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems, fixtures, pumps, and gauges.
• Perform other assigned duties or duties required during emergencies such as fires or disasters.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits effective on day one for benefit-eligible employees.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) match plan enrollment available on day one; Lexington Health matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
• Optional supplemental life insurance at low-cost premiums, up to three times salary.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED