Electrician

LVHN; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a skilled maintenance electrician for its facilities in the Lehigh Valley. The role encompasses installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and circuitry, plus general facility maintenance.

Duties include wiring, lighting, nurse call, fire alarm, pneumatic tube, and intercom systems; troubleshooting; NFPA/Joint Commission record maintenance; preventive maintenance; and CMMS work order documentation. Shift: Day.

Qualifications

• Reading electrical drawings and blueprints to determine layout and component placement.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, electrical codes, and safety regulations applicable to hospital facilities.
• Understanding of power distribution systems and control wiring in commercial/industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Provides maintenance and repair of electrical systems and components including wiring, lighting, nurse call, fire alarm, pneumatic tube, intercom, etc.
• Troubleshoots to identify hazards or malfunctions and repairs or replaces damaged parts and equipment.
• Maintains system integrity by inspecting and replacing wiring, cables, labeling breakers and panels, and keeping records.

Skills

Read electrical drawings

Electrical systems knowledge

Power distribution knowledge

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Technical School Diploma

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Summary

Performs skilled work in installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and circuitry. Performs inspections, testing and preventative maintenance of electrical and other equipment. Provides other facility maintenance.

Job Duties

• Provides maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and components, including but not limited to wiring, lighting, nurse call, fire alarm, pneumatic tube, intercom, etc.
• Troubleshoots to identify hazards or malfunctions and repairs or replaces damaged parts and equipment.
• Maintains system integrity by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring, insulated cables, cleaning circuits; ensuring breaker and panel labeling, spare breakers in the "off" position, panels locked.
• Performs testing and inspections and maintains records for emergency back-up systems as required by NFPA and The Joint Commission.
• Performs preventive maintenance as needed.
• Responds to trouble calls, work requests, and emergency situations.
• Performs minor maintenance of plumbing, mechanical equipment, HVAC, systems, structures and other general maintenance.
• Assists department colleagues of all trades.
• Utilizes the CMMS work order system and documents time and work completion in a timely manner.
• Maintains inventory and acquires parts as needed to perform repairs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with required years of experience or
• Technical School Diploma in related field
• 3 years experience as a commercial electrician or
• Less than 1 year with Technical School Diploma
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and blueprints
• Ability to determine causes of operating errors
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of electrical systems, electrical codes, and safety regulations
• General knowledge in electrical control, communication and power distribution systems
• DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years electrical experience in a hospital setting

Physical Demands

Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Work Shift

Day Shift

Address

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type

Onsite

Union

Not Applicable

Work Schedule

Sunday to Thursday day shift variable; holiday & on-call rotation

Department

1004-09163 Facilities Ma