Electrician

ElectricianCreating life better here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community.The Electrician ensures a safe, comfortable, and attractive healthcare environment, reflecting an attitude of help and service on behalf of the Plant Engineering Department. They undertake a variety of tasks relating to setting up and maintaining electrical infrastructure. The Electrician is responsible for installing electrical wiring in buildings and poles, troubleshooting malfunctions and blackouts, and repairing appliances. Due to the high amount of risk pertaining to this job, the Electrician must be first and foremost be a responsible individual with great attention to safety precautions. They must be experienced with different kinds of electrical devices and systems. The Electrician's goal is to produce and maintain well-functioning electrical connections to minimize the probability of accidents and maximize usability of electricity in all facilities. They must also be committed to the concept of continuous improvement in all aspects of their job duties and must be willing and able to learn and share knowledge with others. The Electrician must be dependable, trustworthy, enthusiastic, polite, and thorough.Required Behaviors:As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization. Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.Required Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalentA minimum of four (4) years experience related to building maintenance or construction.A journeyman certificate or equivalent of competence in the appropriate trade classification for the work to be performed is required of all individuals performing electrical wiring and fixture repairsMust have a valid New Mexico State drivers license and maintain it for bonding and insuranceMust possess a New Mexico State recognized licenseMust keep accurate and legible recordsMechanical as well customer service knowledge.Proven experience as an electrician in industrial and/or commercial electrical systemsDemonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g., wire strippers, voltmeter etc.) and electrical drawings and blueprintsThorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelinesExcellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilityExcellent physical condition and flexibility to work long shifts and overnightDiploma in relevant vocational training or successfully completed apprenticeship as an electricianBasic computer experience to perform data input, program control manipulation and alterationsPreferred Qualifications:Experience working in a healthcare environmentMechanical as well customer service experienceBasic keyboarding and computer skillsExcellent interpersonal communication skills (i.e., the ability to work with hospital staff and external contacts)The ability to work under pressureAdditional mechanical and electrical training (especially success in formal Technical/Vocational training)The ability to use electrical meters to check voltage and amp readings for connected loadsKnowledge and ability to bend, cut, ream, thread, and join piping, test joints under pressure for leaks and repair or replace, clear drain stoppagesDuties and Responsibilities:Inspect equipment and facilities for proper operation and working condition.Conduct general mechanical maintenance duties such as monitor, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair various building assemblies.Maintain routine records and determine the type and extent of malfunctioning equipment, and as necessary adjust, disassemble, repair, or replace parts, components, reassemble and test for proper operation.Report more serious problems to the Supervisor or Management for instructions and/or maintenance scheduling.Service and make repairs to all electrical systems to include air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, including: fans, motors, coils, thermostats, dampers and regulating controls.Clean and lubricate fan coil units, motors, and other machinery.Replace filters, belts, hoses, and fluids as necessary and maintain adequate records of such repairs.Maintain, repair, and make alterations to steam, water, pneumatic, as well as sanitary plumbing pipelines, fixtures, and components for proper operation.Perform general cutting and joining of metals not requiring critical test tolerance or certification.Maintain lighting fixtures (e.g., bulbs and ballasts).Make minor repairs on hospital beds, TV screens, and other patient room contents, which are maintained by the Plant Engineering Department.Learn proper start-up, testing, running and shut down procedures along with preventive and general maintenance on the fire pump and emergency generator (i.e., battery checks / changes, proper gauge readings, etc.).Learn and apply proper procedures and respond accordingly when working with, disarming / re-arming, and diagnosing the messages and trouble lights for the fire alarm system.Make repairs to walls, patch holes, hang and remove items, paint, texture, and repair drywall, etc.Move supplies, furniture, equipment, properly dispose of trash and scrap materials.Maintain an organized work area, and clean up periodically as tasks progress, and upon completion.Learn and abide by other applicable SJRMC / Department policies and procedures.Maintain required competencies: HIPAA; safety; infection control; HealthStream on-line courses; and various other necessary education (i.e., in-service training sessions).Exercise proper safety practices before and throughout the execution of all duties.Be alert to unsafe conditions in environments needing attention. Correct the situation yourself or report it to the Engineering Supervisor or Production Control. Finally, follow up by recording the corrective action on your Daily Log Sheet or verify that a work order was issued.Report and follow-up to ensure needed equipment, materials, and supplies were ordered.Complete documentation on the status of work for tasks requiring more than one (1) day to complete.Complete records to accurately and thoroughly document all work performed.Keep a neat personal appearanceEach employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC's Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and StewardshipOther duties as assignedPhysical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions:Typical work includes a lot of walking, standing, stooping, climbing, crawling, pushing, pulling, twisting, and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.May be required to work in sterile and mechanical areas (with moving machinery, noise, and heat).Will be required to wear personal protective equipment.Normal eyesight, hearing, and manual dexterity with both hands are necessary for safety purposes.Must be able to concentrate, pay attention, yet remain alert to surrounding dangers.