Electrician

Overview

Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Job Description Summary

Monitors, installs, tests, maintains, and repairs electrical systems and equipment.

Essential Functions

• Installs and maintains electrical systems and equipment by following electrical code, manuals, and specifications.
• Diagnoses and repairs electrical problems in a commercial setting.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to determine the layout of electrical systems.
• Tests electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes.
• Inspects electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Provides excellent customer service and communicates effectively with clients to ensure satisfaction and safety.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Associate’s Degree in electrical, electro‑mechanical or electronics, preferred.

Licensure

• Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position‑specific requirements.
• Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Certifications

• Completion of a certified electrical apprenticeship program or equivalent work experience, required.
• Certificate of Completion Electrical Apprenticeship program, preferred.
• State of Ohio Electrical Contractors License, preferred.
• State of Ohio Fire Alarm License, preferred.

Experience

• Five years of experience in commercial building operations with training and experience in motor controls and troubleshooting control circuits, required.
• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code, required.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally: Biohazard waste, chemicals/medications, cold temperatures, computer skills, driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, flexing/extending of neck, fume/gases/vapors, hot temperatures, loud noises, patient equipment, sitting.
• Frequent: Audible speech, decision making, hearing acuity, interpreting data, lifting/carrying 61‑100 lbs, machinery, power tools, problem solving, pushing/pulling 100 lbs or greater with assistance, reaching above shoulder, working at heights, working outdoors.
• Continuously: Bend/twist, climb stairs/ladder, color vision, depth perception, electricity, hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, lifting/carrying 0‑10 lbs, 11‑20 lbs, 21‑40 lbs, 41‑60 lbs, peripheral vision, pushing/pulling 0‑25 lbs, 26‑40 lbs, 41‑60 lbs, 61‑100 lbs, repetitive hand/arm use, seeing – far/near, squat/kneel, standing, walking.
• Additional physical requirements performed but not listed above: high risk job, working with and around high voltage – works indoors and outdoors, exposed to dirt, dust, grease, unpleasant weather, loud noises, hot and confined work areas. Constantly: walking, bending, stooping, standing, carrying, working on ladders. Frequently: lifting up to 75 lbs, working at heights over 10 ft. Occasionally: lifting up to 75 lbs, working at heights over 10 ft., working on lifts and scaffolds.

General Information

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet