Electrician

Providence Health Care • Vancouver, BC

3h

About The Position

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, performs skilled electrical work at the journeyman level in installing, trouble shooting, constructing, altering, repairing, maintaining and servicing hospital electrical equipment and systems.

Requirements

• Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Electrician recognized by the Province of British Columbia.
• Two years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance, testing, repairs, and troubleshooting of hospital equipment, and systems such as fire alarm, security and communication systems.
• Installs communication and electrical wiring and equipment; alters and repairs circuits, equipment and appliances; makes connections to new equipment and appliances.
• Carries out safety checks on equipment, appliances, motors and controls; ensures compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Prepares for work project by arranging work schedule with user departments and assembling supplies, tools and equipment.
• Reviews work requests and consults with user departments regarding specifications and other project requirements; interprets blueprints, drawings and specifications in order to determine the materials and equipment required; calculates materials and labour in estimating cost of projects and makes recommendations as required.
• Assigns work tasks to designated staff and provides related training and orientation.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies, equipment and tools; completes related reports and records; recommends purchase of related supplies and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed