Electrician

Ochsner Health • Monroe, LA

5d

About The Position

This job maintains the total electrical distribution system throughout Ochsner's facilities. Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshoots, utilizing specialized test equipment and hand/power tools. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Ochsner's discretion. Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. The Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana provides healthcare to more than 140,000 patients across North Louisiana with 600,000 clinic visits annually. There are more than 20 locations, including North Louisiana’s only Level I Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center at its acute care hospital, a newly renovated hospital with women's and children's services in Shreveport, La. and an acute care hospital in Monroe, La. designated as a Level III Trauma Center. Ochsner LSU Health has more than 4,200 employees that work alongside the Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Physician Group of 950 physicians and residents in more than 65 specialties and subspecialties.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 years in commercial or light industrial experience
• Electrical license necessary after 6 months of hire
• Trade school training in the electrical field.
• Electrical license.
• Knowledge of NEC (National Electrical Code).
• Knowledge of the State, Parish, and the Southern Building Codes.
• Ability to and experience with proper use all power, hand tools and specialized equipment associated with the electrical trade.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to and experience with working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to and experience with reading, writing and understanding mechanical and electrical symbolisms to enable one to interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications and mechanical.
• Drawing skills in order to document electrical charges on existing prints for upgrading by CADD.
• Stress management skills.
• Ability to crawl, climb, bend, and lift 50 pounds without any restrictions.
• Ability to work indoors, outdoors, in restricted spaces amounting to static postures/positions which must be held for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work flexible schedule, such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, and take emergency calls.

Nice To Haves

• Additional degrees, business training experience and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications
• Experience in 480V to 4160 voltages

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs complex electrical systems.
• Performs Preventive Maintenance and Documentation.
• Researches and troubleshoots problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate Dependability and Adherence to Ochsner Clinic Foundation Professional Appearance Policy.
• Other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

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