Electrician (Full Time, Nights)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital•Miami, FL

12d

About The Position

Plans layout, installs, and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment, such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels, fastening in place with screws or bolts, using hand tools and power tools.

Requirements

Florida Electrician license required.
Valid Drivers License may be required depending on job duties assigned
Completion of job-specific utility systems training located at NCHS within 1 year of hire
4-7 years of Electrician experience
High school education or equivalent preferred
Required to be on-call, to work weekends/holidays, and respond to emergencies when needed

Responsibilities

Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment.
Operates testing instruments, such as ammeter, ohmmeter, voltmeter, testing lamp, growler, battery and buzzer, oscilloscope, and tracer.
Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and installs grounding leads.
Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment using hand tools.
Observes functioning of installed equipment or systems to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
Inspects completed work for conformance of local building/safety codes requirements.
Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit, using tools, such as hacksaw, pipe threader, and conduit bender.
Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials and provides access for future maintenance.
Avoids unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
Prepares sketches displaying location of wiring and equipment or follows diagrams/blueprints; ensuring concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and floorings.
Pulls wiring through conduit helped by general mechanic.
Connects and splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, using knife or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps.
Works on special projects as needed.
Maintains accountability by ensuring compliance thru timely completion of licensures, certifications, all competencies, health requirements (PPD, N95, Flu, etc.), and education requirements.
Maintains accountability and timekeeping expectations as outlined by MCHS Timekeeping and Attendance policy & procedures. Ensures behavior is compliant with communication standards.
Ensures behavior meets and/or exceeds targeted service scores as measured by the Service Index and/or the internal departmental service survey.
Able to effectively communicate policies and/or procedures in a manner easily understood by fellow employees
Able to and willing to develop advanced skills operating tools and equipment appropriate for the position such as cherry picker
Able to adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions in a pleasant manner
Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with customers and co-workers
Comfortable wearing protective equipment