Electrician M-F 7a-3:30p

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

2d

About The Position

Maintains the total electrical distribution system throughout the company’s facilities. Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting using specialized test equipment and hand and power tools. The role includes inspecting and repairing complex electrical systems, documenting maintenance, addressing general electrical issues, and completing minor electrical installations. The employee may be assigned to remain onsite throughout severe weather or disaster events. Work may take place indoors, outdoors, and in restricted spaces. The position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, and emergency calls. The role is based in a healthcare setting, where occupational exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste may occur depending on job duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of commercial or light industrial electrical experience.
• Electrical license, or ability to obtain local licensure within six months of hire.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Knowledge of state, parish, and Southern Building Codes.
• Ability and experience using power tools, hand tools, and specialized equipment associated with the electrical trade.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability and experience working with minimal supervision.
• Ability and experience reading, writing, and understanding mechanical and electrical symbols to interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications, and mechanical drawings.
• Drawing skills to document electrical changes on existing prints for CADD updates.
• Stress management skills.
• Ability to work indoors, outdoors, and in restricted spaces, including maintaining static postures or positions for extended periods.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, and emergency calls.
• Ability to crawl, climb, bend, and lift 50 pounds without restrictions.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy work, including exerting 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with 480V to 4160 voltages.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair complex electrical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and document maintenance measures and logs.
• Research and troubleshoot general electrical issues.
• Perform minor electrical installations as needed, such as receptacles and lighting switches.
• Remain onsite in an assigned work area for the duration of severe weather emergencies or disasters.
• Stay knowledgeable about and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable behavior, patient or employee safety concerns, patient privacy concerns, and other compliance-related issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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