Electrician

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This job maintains the total electrical distribution system throughout the company's facilities. Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshoots, utilizing specialized test equipment and hand/power tools.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred - Additional degrees, business training experience and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications

Work Experience

Required - 2 years in commercial or light industrial experience

Preferred - Experience in 480V to 4160 voltages

Certifications

Required - Electrical license

Other

Required - Trade school training in the electrical field. Electrical license.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of NEC (National Electrical Code).

• Knowledge of the State, Parish, and the Southern Building Codes.

• Ability to and experience with proper use all power, hand tools and specialized equipment associated with the electrical trade.

• Interpersonal skills.

• Ability to and experience with working with minimal supervision.

• Ability to and experience with reading, writing and understanding mechanical and electrical symbolisms to enable one to interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications and mechanical.

• Drawing skills in order to document electrical charges on existing prints for upgrading by CADD.

• Stress management skills.

• Ability to crawl, climb, bend, and lift 50 pounds without any restrictions.

• Ability to work indoors, outdoors, in restricted spaces amounting to static postures/positions which must be held for extended periods of time.

• Ability to work flexible schedule, such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, and take emergency calls.

Job Duties

• Maintains and repairs complex electrical systems.

• Performs Preventive Maintenance and Documentation.

• Researches and troubleshoots problems.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrate Dependability and Adherence to the company's Professional Appearance Policy.

• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Must be able to crawl, climb, bend and lilt 50 pounds without any restrictions.

Must be able to work indoors, outdoors, in restricted spaces amounting to static Must be able to work a flexible working scheduling such as nights, weekends, and extended shifts etc. Emergency Calls.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.