Electrician- Cayuga Medical Center- Full Time- Days

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca•Ithaca, NY

11h•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 assigned tasks. This is a full-time, onsite position at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York. The stated shift is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local travel of up to 25% may be needed to assist other parts of the organization. The electrician is available for on-call duty and may work additional hours or shift changes to accommodate assignments and emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of experience as an electrician (Journeyman).
Knowledge and ability to work with 480/277/208/120 single- and three-phase wiring systems.
Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and applicable town or Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) electrical codes.
Ability to interpret electrical construction design drawings and specifications.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the 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.

Nice To Haves

Master Electrician license preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Understand emergency procedures, fire drills, and disaster protocols; reset and troubleshoot fire alarm systems.
Identify and address potential hazards, maintain cleanliness, follow safety protocols, and wear personal protective equipment.
Provide professional, customer-focused service and proactively address environmental safety hazards.
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.
Schedule planned maintenance for the electrical distribution system with outside resources.
Investigate work requests and promptly address safety issues.
Provide operational suggestions and assist with staff training on equipment.
Maintain knowledge of medical center systems, including troubleshooting electrical car charging stations.
Be available for on-call duty, work additional hours or shift changes as needed, and adjust the schedule to accommodate assignments and emergencies.
Assist other facility workers with electrical installations and repairs.