Electrician - Certified (Third Shift)

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

10d

About The Position

The Certified Electrician performs skilled construction and maintenance work on hospital facilities and equipment, with a primary emphasis on electrical systems. The role includes routine and emergency repairs, installation and upkeep of electrical systems, troubleshooting plant operations equipment, and serving as a technical advisor to other mechanics. The electrician works with limited supervision on assigned projects and may lead work teams, train and direct helpers and coworkers, or assist other trades.

The position supports a hospital environment and requires adherence to safety, infection-control, and regulatory requirements. Work includes electrical systems from standard building circuits through high-voltage plant equipment, emergency generators, switchgear, fire alarms, and surgical lights. The employee also works rotating on-call shifts and may assist with plumbing systems and other duties during emergencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in maintenance or construction.
• Certification from the Municipal Association of South Carolina or another approved licensing board with a reciprocity agreement with South Carolina.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Ability to read technical service manuals and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Make routine and emergency repairs to mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Work on 120/208 and 277/480 VAC equipment and circuits.
• Troubleshoot and maintain Energy Plant electrical systems, including 4160V transformers and substations.
• Monitor and troubleshoot emergency generators; understand generator setpoints and user interfaces; perform generator and switchgear testing as required by code.
• Perform job hazard analyses and hot work when required.
• Monitor vendors performing electrical work and identify unsatisfactory work.
• Troubleshoot and repair fire alarm systems, coordinating repairs with a licensed fire alarm vendor.
• Troubleshoot and repair surgical lights or coordinate repairs with a vendor.
• Update electrical system schedules and diagrams as hospital systems change.
• Construct and repair building parts, fixtures, furniture, and special equipment; assess work sites, calculate material needs, requisition supplies, and complete work using hand and power tools.
• Evaluate work orders and project requirements and coordinate task completion with appropriate personnel.
• Complete building maintenance and construction projects, including erecting walls and infection-control barriers, applying plasterboard, and repairing or installing building fixtures and electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment.
• Install electrical systems and components, including light fixtures, power outlets, panels, breakers, equipment power connections, low-voltage wiring, metal conduit, cable tray, and above-ceiling fire caulking.
• Operate tools and equipment used in facilities construction and maintenance, including pipe cutters, reamers, threading machines, sawzalls, phase rotation meters, and voltmeters.
• Assist with construction projects where electrical expertise is needed.
• Work as a team member to maintain hospital and work-area safety and comply with infection-control requirements.
• Train, instruct, and direct helpers and coworkers; assist other trades in building maintenance; and lead work teams on projects as assigned.
• Ensure maintenance and construction projects meet regulatory code requirements, including DHEC and NFPA requirements, and inform the department of nonconformities.
• Keep skills current with industry trends and coordinate project execution with appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a professional image and positive customer relations with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers, and follow the Service Excellence Policy and House Rules.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on plant operations equipment, including boilers, chillers, emergency generators, and electrical distribution systems; perform required regulatory testing of emergency equipment.
• Work rotating on-call shifts as assigned; identify system error codes or performance failures and contact appropriate personnel or vendors. Assist with plumbing systems, fixtures, pumps, and gauges when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required in emergencies, such as fire or disaster.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits beginning on day one for eligible employees.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Eligibility to enroll in the 403(b) match plan on day one, with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6%.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
• Optional supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums, up to three times salary.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

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