Electrician - Full Time - Days

Cayuga Medical Center•Town of Montour, NY

12d•$30 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining hospital electrical systems, including power distribution, fire alarms, nurse call systems, and lighting. The role also assists other facility workers with electrical installations and repairs and requires independent judgment in managing the details of each task or job. This is an onsite position at Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, New York, supporting other locations within the Cayuga Health System. The regular schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, with an on-call rotation. Additional hours or shift changes may be required to accommodate assignments and emergencies. The position offers a standard rate of $30.45 to $37.00 per hour, plus benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of experience as a journeyman electrician.
Knowledge of and ability to work with 480/277/208/120-volt single- and three-phase wiring systems.
Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and town or Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) electrical codes.
Ability to interpret electrical construction design drawings and specifications.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with other department members.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, and work in tight spaces while on a ladder.
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and work additional hours or shift changes as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master electrician license preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Understand and follow emergency procedures, fire drills, and disaster protocols; reset and troubleshoot fire alarm systems.
Identify and address potential hazards, maintain cleanliness, and follow safety protocols, including wearing personal protective equipment.
Provide customer service and maintain professional safety standards by proactively addressing environmental hazards and working to prevent complaints from patients or staff.
Participate in on-call duty and work additional hours or shift changes as needed, adjusting schedules to accommodate assignments and emergencies.
Maintain and repair electrical distribution systems, fire alarm systems, nurse call systems, and hospital equipment, including emergency generators and storage battery systems.
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and install new equipment in compliance with accreditation and code standards.
Assist with data line installations and office or room moves, and schedule planned electrical distribution system maintenance with outside resources.
Investigate work requests, promptly address safety issues, provide operational suggestions, assist with staff training on equipment, and maintain knowledge of medical center systems, including troubleshooting electrical car charging stations.