Electrician (Full Time, Evenings)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Electrician plans the layout, installs, and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment, including switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels. The role uses hand and power tools to secure equipment and complete electrical work. The Electrician also troubleshoots defects, tests equipment, installs conduits and wiring, and verifies completed work against local building and safety codes.

Requirements

Florida Electrician license required.
Valid driver's license may be required depending on assigned job duties.
Complete job-specific utility systems training at NCHS within one year of hire.
Four to seven years of electrician experience.
Required to be on-call, work weekends and holidays, and respond to emergencies when needed.
Able to communicate policies and procedures effectively and in an easily understood manner.
Able and willing to develop advanced skills operating tools and equipment appropriate to the position, such as a cherry picker.
Able to adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions and in a pleasant manner.
Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with customers and coworkers.
Comfortable wearing protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school education or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment.
Operate testing instruments, including ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters, testing lamps, growlers, batteries and buzzers, oscilloscopes, and tracers.
Connect power cables to equipment and install grounding leads.
Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment using hand tools.
Observe installed equipment and systems to identify hazards or the need for adjustment, relocation, or replacement.
Inspect completed work for compliance with local building and safety code requirements.
Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit.
Plan new or modified installations to minimize material waste and provide future maintenance access.
Ensure wiring is safe, reliable, and consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
Prepare sketches showing wiring and equipment locations or follow diagrams and blueprints, ensuring concealed wiring is installed before walls, ceilings, and floors are completed.
Pull wiring through conduit with help from a general mechanic.
Connect and splice wires by stripping insulation, twisting or soldering wires, and applying tape or terminal caps.
Complete special projects as needed.
Maintain required licenses, certifications, competencies, health requirements, and education requirements on time.
Meet timekeeping and attendance expectations and comply with communication standards.
Meet or exceed targeted service scores.