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Electrical Technician

Install and maintain all the electrical systems of the Hospital in an efficient and professional manner. Maintains and repairs electrical systems and equipment including such items as switches, panel boxes, controls fixtures, motors and associated electrical equipment. Sizes and places electrical equipment into wire ways terminating with proper splices and connections. Inspects and tests electrical systems for defects.

Job Responsibility

• Help to maintain and repair all electrical and electronic installations including high voltage services, panel boards, distribution systems, transformers, relays, switches, cable and conduit.
• Utilizes knowledge of NYC Electrical Code requirements to help keep necessary records of tests performed as per code requirements.
• Carry out work order assignments, complete preventive maintenance work sheets Or perform other duties as assigned, direct helpers and/or mechanics and periodically check their work to insure safety standards.
• Installs and maintains new branch circuits or services, conduits and flexible cables including wire, rigid pipe, and boxes, BX and Greenfield, under supervision.
• Installs and maintains new panel boards including up to date directories, circuit breaker and fuse replacement, etc.Maintains all circuit directories in accurate conformity with installations.
• Tests or "ring-out" voltage and low voltage wiring systems and troubleshoots electrical installations.
• Reads, understands, interprets and works from simple wiring diagrams of equipment, control system and blueprints of electrical installations.
• Helps to install and maintain signal systems such as low voltage nurse call systems, paging systems, etc by following wiring diagrams and manuals.Installs and maintains lighting fixtures, ballasts, lamps, etc.
• Helps to perform regular tests of equipment such as emergency generators, ground detectors, etc.Helps to maintain log book or forms for all tests of generators.
• Repairs and maintains electrical and electronic plant equipment including solenoid valves, motors, electric beds and pumps.
• Uses electrical meters and tools to prepare occasional reports if required by the Engineering office.Reports problems to the Lead Electrician or Assistant Utilities Engineer/Maintenance Supervisor and works under direct supervision.
• Performs miscellaneous items of associated work including general clean-ups, painting of equipment and areas, moving equipment, etc.
• Periodically orders materials, as required, for work through proper channels.
• Performs related duties as required.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to lift and move heavy material and equipment weighing up to approximately 100 lbs
• Must have acceptably corrected visual acuity.

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in the electrical field with experience maintaining or installing electrical services, required.
• NYC Electricians license, preferred.
• Read, write and speak English to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.

Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

About Us

Northwell Health

At Northwell Health, we're a network of collaborators, research pioneers, entrepreneurs and educators—74,000+ strong—each year caring for millions of individuals and their families who share our neighborhoods and communities where we live, love and work.

Northwell is a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for, the only health care provider in New York State to be recognized. As New York State's largest healthcare provider and employer, Northwell has many career opportunities across our 23 hospitals, nearly 800 outpatient facilities, our laboratories, and our world-class research facility with locations spanning across Long Island, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island and Westchester.

Together, with each patient and caregiver, our ability to serve the community grows. And so does your opportunity to advance your career with us. While we are committed to improving the lives of millions, we never lose sight of you and your career aspirations. Our team members have limitless opportunities for career growth, learning and development with a rewarding and inclusive culture that supports and nurtures their professional journey at every step of the way.

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About the Team

Staten Island University Hospital is a 668-bed teaching hospital that spans two campuses, providing a vast array of services in health and wellness.The 17-acre North campus houses Staten Island's most modern emergency department, a state-of-the-art education center, a specialized burn unit and a medical arts pavilion. The South campus boasts its own emergency department and offers a range of specialty programs, including geriatric psychiatry, behavioral health and substance abuse services. The hospital has been named a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. U.S. News & World Report also recognized SIUH as top-50 national ratings in nephrology in 2019-20.