Electrician

Friendship Retirement Community•Roanoke, VA

7d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Friendship is looking for a Full-Time Electrician to join our Friendship North team, located in Roanoke, VA. The Electrician is responsible for routine maintenance as well as troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems and facility devices. The Electrician will also assist with other facility maintenance functions throughout the campus.

Requirements

This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day.
The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 75 pounds
Must be able to work in tight spaces, a variety of indoor and outdoor weather conditions and use equipment such as ladders and/or scaffolding
Sound understanding of handling and using electrical repair tools and equipment
Be able to follow written and oral instructions

Responsibilities

Prepares reports and maintains records of time and materials used to complete work assignments
Service equipment, consistently paying attention to pertinent details and thereby minimizing the amount of work to be redone and also reducing the amount of equipment repair work
Demonstrate working knowledge of latest equipment and replacement parts
Adhere to Friendship’s guidelines when purchasing needed materials and supplies
Repairs equipment within a reasonable time frame to ensure safety and comfort of occupants
Immediately report all breakdowns of major equipment to the Maintenance Supervisor
Develop and maintain current knowledge of building systems (Generators, transformers, electrical systems, etc.)
Identify problems in the electrical systems to ensure early detection and possible avoidance of breakdowns
Work harmoniously with building occupants to ensure their safety and comfort
Use all the safety equipment/clothing/shoes required in the performance of work assignments; consistently observes and practices safety standards in accordance with OSHA
Available for 24 hour emergency calls/inclement weather; required to be on 24 hour call one week at a time on a rotating schedule
Maintain a professional and courteous manner while performing duties around the facility
Monitor inventory of supplies on had to avoid a slowdown in productivity
Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Company Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)