Electrician, Lead

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Lead Electrician responsible for overseeing electrical installation and maintenance across their facilities. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience as an Electrician, hold a Journeyman Electrician license from Florida, and demonstrate strong leadership capabilities. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team focused on maintaining high safety standards.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions

Four weeks of paid parental leave

Flexible leave options

Fertility benefits and adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician license issued by the State of Florida.
• Five years’ experience as an Electrician.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with no more than six points.

Responsibilities

• Plans, performs, and delegates installation, testing, and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Collaborates with Engineering staff and coordinates projects.
• Determines power needs and performs emergency system testing.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

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Position Summary

Plans, performs, and delegates installation, testing, inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair duties involving electric lights, power distribution circuits, controls, and appliances throughout the Orlando Health facilities.

Why is Orlando Health your best place to work?

• Education & Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.
• Financial & Retirement – Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.
• Work-Life Balance – Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.
• Family & Pet Support – Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Receives and reviews work orders and makes assignments to electricians.
• Collaborates with other members of the Engineering staff as required.
• Coordinates schedules and projects with the Engineering Supervisor.
• Estimates time and materials and obtains necessary permits as required.
• Creates daily work schedules for electricians.
• Calls outside contractors and vendors as needed to maintain the electrical system.
• Orders necessary stock and makes emergency repairs without prior approval.
• Coordinates annual testing of all high voltage switchgear and feed circuits to conform to all regulatory requirements.
• Keeps number of electrical outages to a minimum and keeps affected departments informed of any outages.
• Determines backup emergency power needs.
• Determines appropriate times for testing emergency power systems and works with Maintenance Mechanics to perform required testing of the emergency generator system.
• Actively participates in the implementation and ongoing evaluation of preventive maintenance systems.
• Works closely with the Engineering Director to provide for the electrical safety of all patients, visitors, and staff through an appropriately and safely maintained plan and environment as prescribed in the Florida Electrical Code and NFPA Code requirements.
• Maintains facility power distribution systems, mechanical alarm and medical gas alarm systems.
• Repairs electric motors, controllers and other auxiliary electrical devices.
• Installs new wiring and electrical machinery.
• Works from prints and diagrams to determine layout, location, and specifications of items to install.
• Bends and installs conduit.
• Installs concealed wiring.
• Isolates and repairs defective circuits as required.
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition following prescribed safety regulations.
• Assists the fire alarm testing company as needed to maintain facility fire alarm system.
• Able to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Able to maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Maintains professional appearance at all times. Participates in scheduled department meetings.
• Maintains the confidentiality and security of all data and information relating to the facility, medical staff and patients.
• Abides by all relevant facility policies and procedures.
• This position requires training in the following areas: blood-borne pathogens, fire safety, right-to-know, chemical hygiene, and infection control.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Education/Training – High school graduate or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification – Journeyman Electrician license issued by the State of Florida or Orange County – renewed biannually. Valid Florida driver’s license with no more than six (6) points, at least 21 years of age, and must be insurable under the Orlando Health insurance carrier’s requirements and standards.

Experience – Five (5) years’ experience as an Electrician.

Note: The job posting appears current; no indication of expiration or closure is present.