Electrician

Eskenazi Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskenazi Health is seeking an Electrician to install and maintain the hospital's electrical power systems. The role involves preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs to ensure reliability of critical infrastructure across the downtown campus and associated facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a 4-year electrical apprenticeship, multiple years of commercial/industrial experience, and strong knowledge of codes and blueprints, with a valid Indiana driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a 4-year electrical apprenticeship is expected.
• Substantial shop experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical codes and blueprints is essential.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain hospital electrical power supply and systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment and wiring.
• Inspect lighting, circuits, and equipment; repair as needed.
• Maintain emergency power supplies and transfer switches per standards.
• Read blueprints and schematics to guide work.

Skills

Blueprints & Schematics

Electrical codes

Motor controls

Transformer connection

Measuring devices

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Electrical apprenticeship program (4-year)

Shop experience

Job description

Division:Eskenazi Health Sub-Division: Hospital Req ID: 24327 Schedule: Full Time Shift: Days

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis. FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Job Role Summary The Electrician is responsible for installation and maintenance of the electrical power supply for the Hospital. This position works under general supervision and maintains all electrical equipment and related machinery as designated.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County. Models Eskenazi Health values of Professionalism, Respect, Innovation, Development and Excellence Responsible for installation/maintenance of the electrical power supply for the Hospital under general supervision and maintains all electrical equipment and related machinery as designatedPerform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment and wiring throughout the HospitalInstalls new/additional wiring, distribution centers (panels), electrical equipment and systemsPerforms inspections and tests on electrical lighting, power circuits and equipmentRepairs electrical circuits and equipmentClean and visually inspects all electrical panels/electric vaultsResponsible for the proper operation and performs preventative maintenance of the emergency power supplies (i.e. generators), auto transfer switches, according to JCAHO guidelines/standardsResponsible for the proper operation, repair and preventative maintenance on motor control centers and motorsReads, interprets and works from blueprints and schematics

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalentCompletion of a 4-year approved electrical apprenticeship program plus 2 years shop workMinimum of 6 years of related work experience as a commercial or industrial electrician may be substituted in lieu of education and training requirementsOn-the-job training provided as determined by the SupervisorLicensure/certification required: Valid Indiana Driver's LicenseKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of materials and tools best suited to perform electrical workKnowledge of electrical codes (i.e., National Fire Protection Association, state, local and OSHA requirements)Knowledge of architecture and building construction (i.e., commercial and industrial)Knowledge of electrical formulasKnowledge of installation and repairs of motor controls, automated switchgear and transformer connectionAbility to use age-appropriate communication skillsAbility to work from blueprints and schematicsAbility to understand and follow oral and written instructionsAbility to read and interpret all measuring devices, frequently work with voltages (ranges 120/208, 277/480 and 460)Effective verbal and written communication skillsMust work from ladders and scaffoldAccredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana's best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute, Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult LevelI trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental HealthCenter, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.

Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis