Electrician - Day Shift

ROLE SUMMARY Howard University Hospital is seeking an Electrician to join our Facilities Management team. In this role, you will perform maintenance and repairs on the Hospital's electrical systems and components up to and including the secondary distribution panel, along with related duties supporting the coordination of electrical and HVAC systems. Your work keeps power, lighting, and signal systems dependable across a 24-hour hospital — directly supporting the clinicians and staff who care for our patients. WHAT YOU'LL DO Check, test, and repair faulty switches, sockets, and other elements of electrical systems, including lighting fixtures, tubes, and ballasts. Connect wiring to fixtures and power equipment; splice wires as required. Inspect and test electrical lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits and equipment. Mount motors, transformers, and light fixtures into position and complete circuits. Isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment. Measure, cut, thread, and install electrical conduit and armored cable with associated supports and brackets. Respond to on-call system problems. Support the Health Sciences Compliance Program, the Howard University Code of Ethics, and the Health Sciences Standards of Conduct, including HIPAA privacy requirements and the confidentiality of patients, families, and staff. Assume other duties and responsibilities related and appropriate to the position and area. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or GED. Three (3) years of electrical experience. Knowledge of low voltage electrical systems and basic wiring principles. Familiarity with OSHA Standards and the National Electrical Code (NEC). Knowledge of electrical theory and calculations. Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical documentation. Ability to apply and adhere to NEC standards and Hospital policies and procedures. Ability to use hand and power tools related to the trade. Proficiency in measuring, cutting, threading, pulling, and installing electrical conduit. Basic computer and math skills. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with staff, physicians, Hospital and University officials, and the general public. Availability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled, and to respond to on-call system problems. Physical requirements: frequent standing; occasional sitting, walking, bending, squatting, and climbing; occasional lifting and carrying of up to 35 lbs., and 35 lbs. or more with equipment. ABOUT HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Founded in 1862 as Freedmen's Hospital, Howard University Hospital is the nation's only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black College and University. A designated Level 1 Trauma Center for the District of Columbia, HUH has served the Washington, DC community for more than 150 years and remains committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care and to training the next generation of health professionals. WHAT WE OFFER At Howard University Hospital, we invest in the people who take care of our patients: A commitment to work-life balance. Recognition and rewards for the contributions you make. Comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, disability insurance, vacation and sick leave, and a 403(b) retirement plan. Tuition remission of up to two courses per semester. The opportunity to be part of a mission-driven institution with more than 150 years of service to the community. POSITION DETAILS Department: Engineering (Facilities Management) Reports To: Director, Facilities FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: Local 2094 — Grade 2094-22 Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Weekend Requirement: Weekends and Holidays as Needed PAY This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Howard University Hospital and Local 2094. The base hourly range for this position, per the Local 2094 wage scale for Grade 2094-22, is $28.16 – $45.06 . Placement within the range is determined in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. Applicable shift, weekend, and on-call differentials are paid in accordance with the agreement and Hospital policy. COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS Culture of Care: In an effort to improve patient safety, Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture. This atmosphere of accountability promotes the identification of human error (mistake), at-risk behavior (behavioral choice that increases risk), and reckless behavior (disregard for risk). The goal is to maintain a culture for learning, safe systems, and well-managed behavioral choices. Equal Opportunity Employer: Howard University Hospital 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, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable Accommodation: Howard University Hospital provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process and in employment. If you need an accommodation, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay Transparency: The posted pay range reflects the applicable bargaining unit wage scale in effect at the time of posting. Actual pay is determined by the collective bargaining agreement and applicable Hospital policy. Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The organization reserves the right to alter working hours based on needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr