Electrician

Department/Unit:
Facility Maintenance

Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:
$59,066.00 - $88,599.00

Installs, maintains and repairs all functions of electrical power apparatus, controls, electrical systems, and equipment throughout the Albany Medical Center. Checks apparatus for safety hazards. Installs and maintains nurse call systems, signaling systems, and fire alarm systems. Installs, maintains, and repairs various types of commercial, industrial, and residential appliances and equipment. Assists other tradespeople to complete projects as required. Assists in snow removal services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be able to plan own work, using drawings, blueprints and/or sketches. Responsible for reporting hours worked and parts used on jobs.
• Must be able to run, bend, and anchor conduit.
• Knowledge of low voltage signaling and communications systems, alarms including Fire Alarm and Security Alarm.
• Installs, inspects, maintains, repairs, and adjusts motors, generators, signal or power equipment, controllers, switches and various types of electrically related equipment.
• Troubleshoots and cleans electrical control apparatus.
• Assists other shop crafts in troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Performs periodic preventive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
• Inspects, cleans, and maintains electrical distribution equipment, including power distribution vaults and switch gear.
• Inspects, tests, maintains and repairs fire alarm systems and other miscellaneous alarm systems.
• Inspects, tests, maintains and repairs nurse call systems and other low voltage communications systems.
• Runs conduit and cable from source to specified locations.
• Moves and installs electrical equipment throughout the Center.
• Performs all assigned tasks in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Displays a "Customer First Attitude".
• Follows AMC policies and procedures and adheres to center safety policies and procedures.
• Assists & Cooperates: With other foremen and supervisors to schedule and complete projects according to plan.
• Assists: With the training of unit helpers, or new electricians.
• Responsible to conduct good housekeeping measures to promote safety.
• Responsible to attend asbestos training annually and be part of the asbestos team.
• When needed, management reserves the right to assign or reassign all employees.
• Assists: The Director of Facility Maintenance in all emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required
• 1-3 years of schooling in electrical field - required
• 4-6 years of related experience - required
• Must have an excellent working knowledge of National Electrical Codes, NFPA Healthcare Codes, NFPA Life Safety Codes.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting -
• Lifting - Constantly
• Carrying - Constantly
• Pushing - Constantly
• Pulling - Constantly
• Climbing - Constantly
• Balancing - Constantly
• Stooping - Constantly
• Kneeling - Constantly
• Crouching - Constantly
• Crawling - Frequently
• Reaching - Constantly
• Handling - Constantly
• Grasping - Constantly
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Occasionally
• Extreme heat - Occasionally
• Humidity - Occasionally
• Wet - Occasionally
• Noise - Frequently
• Hazards - Frequently
• Temperature Change - Occasionally
• Atmospheric Conditions - Occasionally
• Vibration - Frequently

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Please be aware for the safety and security of our colleagues and patients all new employees are required to successfully complete all applicable federal, State and institutionally mandated pre-employment screening requirements including:

• Relevant Background Check(s)
• Drug Screen
• PPD / Tuberculosis Test
• Reference Check
• Applicable vaccinations

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.