Electrician

Fraser Health Authority; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks vacation to start

100% employer paid benefits

Defined municipal pension plan enrol

Maternity top-up

50% subsidy on Translink passes

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia seeks a skilled Maintenance Electrician to perform maintenance on electrical systems across hospital facilities. You will work under the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure compliant operation of electrical equipment and building installations.

The role requires a Journeyman Electrician credential and relevant experience, with a focus on safety, blueprint reading, and coordination with consultants and contractors.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a Journeyman Electrician recognized by the Province of British Columbia.
• Two years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled and demand maintenance on electrical installations and non-biomedical equipment under the department's jurisdiction such as electrical prime movers, switchgear, sterilizer controls, HVAC systems, Power Plant and other related equipment and ensures compliance with codes and safety regulations.
• Installs, modifies, renovates, replaces, repairs, maintains and monitors electrical circuitry of new and existing building installations and equipment under the department's jurisdiction such as power outlets, light fixtures, fire alarm system, nurse call system and communication systems.
• Liaises with consultants and contractors, reviews drawings and specifications and ensures drawings and plans are updated when changes are made.
• Maintains and administers inventory and spare parts and tools and ensures that sufficient parts are available for emergency operation of buildings, installations and equipment.
• Monitors electrical meters, and records consumption and power factor. Completes related reports and records as required.
• Assigns work tasks to Maintenance Workers and provides related training and orientation.
• Performs emergency removal of snow and ice from entrances, walkways and service driveways for safety of visitors and staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Blueprint reading

Organization

Equipment operation

Education

Journeyman Electrician certification

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $42.59 - $42.59 / hour

Job Summary

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We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits (eligibility based on employment status), including but not limited, to:

• Four weeks of vacation to start
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
• Maternity top-up (eligibility requirements to qualify)
• 50% subsidy on Translink passes *Benefits Eligibility based on employment status

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Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, performs a variety of functions with respect to scheduled and demand maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment throughout the hospital.

Responsibilities

1. Performs scheduled and demand maintenance on electrical installations and non-biomedical equipment under the department's jurisdiction such as electrical prime movers, switchgear, sterilizer controls, HVAC systems, Power Plant and other related equipment and ensures compliance with codes and safety regulations.
2. Installs, modifies, renovates, replaces, repairs, maintains and monitors electrical circuitry of new and existing building installations and equipment under the department's jurisdiction such as power outlets, light fixtures, fire alarm system, nurse call system and communication systems.
3. Assists in projects affecting the existing building, installations and equipment. Liaises with consultants and contractors, reviews drawings and specifications and assures that drawings and plans are updated when changes are made.
4. Maintains and administers inventory and spare parts and tools and assures that sufficient parts are available for emergency operation of buildings, installations and equipment.
5. Monitors electrical meters, and records consumption and power factor. Completes related reports and records as required.
6. Assigns work tasks to Maintenance Workers and provides related training and orientation.
7. Performs emergency removal of snow and ice from entrances, walkways and service driveways for safety of visitors and staff.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a Journeyman Electrician recognized by the Province of British Columbia. Two years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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