Licensed Electrician

UVA Community Health • Manassas, VA

23h

About The Position

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.
As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.
The Master Electrician provides electrician functions to maintain the integrity and operability of the buildings and grounds of UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper and other affiliated facilities. The position requires the ability to effectively interact with all facility stakeholders. The Master Electrician must be able to work independently with a minimum of supervision. He/She must be a good time manager and able to prioritize the many competing tasks to meet the goals of UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper. The specific job functions include but are not limited to:Operates, maintains, installs, and inspects all non-clinical electrical systems and equipment within the hospital plant. This includes panels, switches, lighting, outlets, motors, etc.Tests and performs preventative maintenance on emergency power generators at prescribed intervals and documents same. Coordinates all repairs with assigned vendor.Installs and maintains telephone and data cabling, as required.Maintains electrical inspection and testing documentation for electrical safety program.Assists other Facilities Management staff as requested by Director, Facilities Management.Performs other job-related duties as directed by Director, Facilities Management.Follows, supports, and assists in enforcement of safety and infection control policies of the Facilities Management Department and all other hospital and department policies and procedures.Provides fire and security services, as required, during day shift.Performs emergency after-hours (scheduled on-call) maintenance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• 3 years of apprenticeship in the electrical trade required.
• 5 plus years of experience in commercial electrical distribution system installation and maintenance required.
• Current Master Electrician's license required. Significant and relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of licensure.
• Current valid driver’s license in state of employment in good standing required with evidence of insurance in order to qualify for and maintain position.
• Applied knowledge in the application and practice of life safety, electrical and building codes.
• Extensive knowledge in repair and installation of electrical equipment, systems, and devices.
• Ability to analytically troubleshoot electronic and electrical equipment, including but not limited to, A/C equipment, switchgear, and motor control centers.
• Extensive knowledge in operations and maintenance of emergency generator sets and transfer switch equipment.
• Thorough knowledge and skill in the use of electrical testing devices.
• Thorough knowledge in understanding and utilizing technical service manuals, electrical schematics, and blueprints.

Nice To Haves

• 2 Year/Associate's Degree in a technical science/trade or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Knowledge in the operation and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Thorough knowledge in the use of personal computers and PC programs.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal communication changes in machine/equipment noises.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains, installs, and inspects all non-clinical electrical systems and equipment within the hospital plant. This includes panels, switches, lighting, outlets, motors, etc.
• Tests and performs preventative maintenance on emergency power generators at prescribed intervals and documents same. Coordinates all repairs with assigned vendor.
• Installs and maintains telephone and data cabling, as required.
• Maintains electrical inspection and testing documentation for electrical safety program.
• Assists other Facilities Management staff as requested by Director, Facilities Management.
• Performs other job-related duties as directed by Director, Facilities Management.
• Follows, supports, and assists in enforcement of safety and infection control policies of the Facilities Management Department and all other hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Provides fire and security services, as required, during day shift.
• Performs emergency after-hours (scheduled on-call) maintenance.

What This Job Offers

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