Electrician-Certified

Lexington Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits

403(b) match plan

Employer paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Lexington Health in Columbia, South Carolina, is looking for a skilled maintenance technician for electrical systems in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include repairs, installations, and ensuring adherence to safety standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in maintenance/construction with relevant certifications and must be able to work with minimal supervision. A robust benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans is offered.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in maintenance/construction.
• Certification from the Municipal Association of South Carolina or other approved licensing.
• Acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency repairs on mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Work on 120/208 and 277/480VAC equipment and circuits.
• Install new electrical systems including fixtures and panels.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Maintenance experience

Knowledge of OSHA standards

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Voltmeters

Pipe cutters

Sawzall

Job description

Engineering Services

Full Time | PM Shift | 2:30pm – 11:00pm

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607‑bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.

Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of skilled tasks that include but are not limited to construction and maintenance of hospital facilities and equipment. Primary emphasis will be in the electrical field. Also serves as technical advisor to other mechanics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum Years of Experience: 3 Years of Experience in Maintenance/Construction
• Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): None.
• Required Certifications/Licensure: Certification from the Municipal Association of South Carolina, or other approved licensing board with reciprocity agreement with South Carolina.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Required Training: Must be able to read technical service manuals and blueprints.

Essential Functions

• Makes routine and emergency repairs on a variety of mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Works on 120/208 and 277/480VAC equipment and circuits.
• Energy Plant electrical system troubleshooting and maintenance. Including 4160V transformers and substations.
• Monitor and troubleshoot emergency generators. Knowledgeable of generator setpoints and user interface. Perform generator and switchgear testing per code.
• Perform job hazard analysis and hot work if required.
• Monitors vendors performing work on electrical systems and recognize unsatisfactory work.
• Knowledgeable of OSHA safety standards for electrical work.
• Assist to update electrical system schedules and diagrams as changes in the hospital occur.
• Troubleshoot and perform repairs to Fire Alarm system. Coordinate repairs with licensed fire alarm vendor.
• Troubleshoot and repair surgical lights or coordinate repairs with vendor.
• Constructs and repairs building parts and fixtures, furniture and special equipment; inspects worksite to determine work to be done, calculates quantities of materials needed and requisitions hardware and supplies; performs such other tasks as necessary to complete the work, using hand and power tools.
• Evaluate work orders and project requirements and coordinate with appropriate personnel to plan/execute completion of the task.
• Works with minimal supervision with projects such as erecting walls/infection control barriers, applying plasterboards, repairing or installing building fixtures such as doors, locks, windows, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment. Must be able to produce a finished product.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs the installation of new electrical systems including but not limited to light fixtures, power outlets, electrical panels, breakers, equipment power connections, Low Voltage wiring, bend and install metal conduit, cable tray, and above ceiling fire caulking.
• Operates a variety of tools and equipment indigenous to facilities construction and maintenance such as pipe cutters, reamers, threading machines, sawzall, phase rotation meter, voltmeter, etc.
• Assists as assigned with construction projects where his/her expertise is needed.
• Works as a team member to ensure both hospital and work area safety at all times and in accordance with infection control requirements.
• Trains, instructs, and directs helpers and coworkers and as assigned, assists other trades in building maintenance operations.
• Head work teams on projects as assigned by manager.
• Assure maintenance and construction projects conform to all regulatory code requirements (DHEC, NFPA, etc). Keeps department informed of non conformities.
• Maintains skills current with current industry trends. Execute project requirements and coordinate with appropriate personnel to plan/execute completion of the task.
• Maintains an optimistic and professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers. Shows courtesy, compassion and respect. Conforms to Service Excellence Policy and "House Rules".
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs to plant operations equipment such as Boilers, Chillers, Emergency Generators, and Electrical distribution systems. Performs required regulatory testing of emergency equipment.
• Work rotating "on-call" shifts per policy and as assigned. When “On-Call” must be knowledgeable/ trained in all systems to understand error codes, notice performance failures, and contact appropriated personnel or vendors. May be called upon to assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems, plumbing fixtures, and such apparatus as pumps and gauges.
• Performs such other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, e.g., fire or disaster.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• LHI provides its full‑time employees employer paid short‑term and long‑term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination‑free environment, and to recruit, select, on‑board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.