Electrician I

King's Daughters; Ashland, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s Daughters is seeking an experienced Electrician to install, inspect, test, and maintain electrical systems across our Kentucky facilities. You will work with alarms, generators, motors, and lighting, ensuring safety standards and reliable operation.

The role requires reading drawings, updating as-built plans, and coordinating with other departments to support hospital operations. High school diploma or equivalent is required; an Electrician's license and a valid driver's license are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; a combination of education and paid experience may be considered.
• Applicable state Electrician's license and a valid driver's license are required.
• This role may involve working evenings and on-call maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, and test electrical systems and components.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical controls, alarms, generators, motors, and lighting.
• Coordinate with other departments to support facility operations.
• Update and reference 'as built' drawings for ongoing projects.
• Test and diagnose malfunctioning electrical and electronic components.
• Assist maintenance staff and perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrician's license

Driver's license

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Summary

Responsible for installing, inspecting, and testing electrical systems and components. Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on electrical controls, alarm systems, generators, motors, and lighting. Installs conduit and wiring for power distribution, communication, and monitoring systems. Ensures compliance with safety standards and operational requirements. Coordinates with other departments to support facility operations.

Essential Functions

• Installs electrical circuitry, wiring, conduit, and apparatus as required.
• Connects and wires machines, equipment, and controllers to power supplies.
• Plans and updates electrical work on “as built” drawings.
• Performs preventative maintenance on electrical systems and components.
• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces malfunctioning electrical and electronic components.
• Replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components as needed.
• Tests malfunctioning machinery and collaborates with maintenance staff for diagnosis.
• Assists with maintenance activities and responsibilities as needed.
• Acts as a security officer during regular working hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Experience Requirement

No work experience required An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

• Applicable state Electrician's license
• Driver's license

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• I. Working in confined spaces: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds. Also involves intermittent repetitive motion; intermittent work at heights above 4 feet; occasional work in confined spaces; and some exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning equipment or materials.

Additional Job Descriptions

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Department: Plant Operations & Main. Shift: Evenings (United States of America) Time Type: Full time Address: 2201 Lexington Avenue City, State: Ashland, Kentucky

Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it!

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people.

Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.