Electrician

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Jackson, MS seeks an Electrical Technician for preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment within our facilities. Responsibilities include electrical maintenance, minor construction and installation, shutdown/startup procedures, space inspections for safety, and adherence to manufacturer recommendations and hospital policies.

Requires 1 year apprentice electrician experience and vocational training; HS diploma or equivalent;

Qualifications

• 1 year electrical and electronic experience as an apprentice electrician required.
• Completion of vocational/technical training program or equivalent.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective maintenance on electrical and electronic equipment per manufacturer specifications to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical/electronic equipment per OEM guidance and hospital policies.
• Carry out shutdown and startup procedures per equipment manufacturers and hospital protocols.
• Inspect electrical equipment and spaces; ensure safety and cleanliness per OSHA and hospital rules.
• Perform minor construction, installation and alterations for electrical systems; suggest improvements.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

Electrical work

Preventive maintenance

Safety adherence

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Performs Electrical operations, preventive & corrective maintenance & minor construction & installation operations for Electical & Electronic Utilities & equipment. Ensures equipment safety, reliability & functionality in accordance with policies & procedures & manufacturers recommendations. Responsible for assigned Electrical maintenance & construction functions. Performs other duties as assigned.

Overview

Performs Electrical operations, preventive & corrective maintenance & minor construction & installation operations for Electical & Electronic Utilities & equipment. Ensures equipment safety, reliability & functionality in accordance with policies & procedures & manufacturers recommendations. Responsible for assigned Electrical maintenance & construction functions. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs corrective maintenance on electrical & electronic equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommended procedures & specifications to ensure proper operation & minimize downtime of critical electrical & electronic equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on all operating Electrical & Electronic equipment as recommended by equipment manufactures , standard engineering practices, & hospital policies & procedures to ensure continued equipment operation & minimize unscheduled corrective maintenance.
• Performs shutdown & startup procedures on equipment as recommended by equipment manufacturers, standard engineering practices, local utility companies & hospital policies & procedures to ensure efficient equipment operation, maximize efficiency, & extend equipment life.
• Inspects electrical equipment & mechanical spaces as assigned, corrects deficiencies & cleans as necessary as required by OSHA, Electrical Standards, hospital policies, & as directed by superiors to ensure proper equipment operation & that mechanical spaces & work areas are kept clean & safe.
• Performs minor construction, installation & alterations for new & existing Electrical systems. Recommends system & procedural improvements to Foreman to ensure maximum performance & efficiency of both equipment & maintenance staff.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Required:

1 year Electrical & Electronic experience as an apprentice electrician required.

Preferred

Education

Required

Knowledge, skills and mental development equivalent to completion of 4 years of high school, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Training

Required

Completion of Vocational or Technical Training program or equivalent

Preferred

Completion of Vocational or Technical Training program or equivalent

Licensure

Apprentice Electrician Minimum Required; Prefer Journeyman license.