Facilities Electrician – Hospital Campus (Evenings)

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is seeking an Electrician - Facilities Engineering to install, test, repair and replace electrical circuits, equipment and appliances to support hospital operations. Under general supervision, you will ensure electrical power for lighting and equipment and monitor for hazards.

You will work evenings and coordinate with Engineering Management, perform preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair fire and intrusion alarm systems, maintain emergency distribution systems

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required, Associates preferred.
• Minimum 5 years job related experience.
• Ability to stand/walk for an entire 7.5 hour shift.
• Analytical skills necessary to determine cause and resolution of electrical related problems and installations.
• Working knowledge of National Electrical Codes (NFPA 70) and the ability to use code book as a reference guide when necessary.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects and materials.
• Ability to read and interrupt electrical blue prints.
• Knowledge and hands on experience of electrical tools and equipment used in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Applies analytical skills to determine cause and resolution of malfunctioning motors and motor control circuits.
• Diagnose, repair and maintain lighting circuits and components throughout the facility.
• Maintains electrical distribution circuits by repairing or replacing failed or faulted components as needed.
• The ability to use and interrupt electrical meters and testing equipment when diagnosing electrical anomalies.
• The ability to diagnose and repair electrically operated equipment throughout the facility.
• Capable of diagnosing and repairing data and communication systems and components.
• Diagnose, repair and maintain fire alarm system and intrusion alarm systems and their connected components.
• Responsible for maintaining Emergency Electrical Distributions Systems consisting of generators, transfer switches, breakers and branch circuits.
• Coordinates with outside contractors and facility personnel when arranging and scheduling electrical testing or repairs.
• Conducts preventive maintenance tasks associated with the electrical industry as assigned by supervisory staff.
• Maintains and inventory of electrical supplies to meet the anticipated need of the facility.
• Design new additions to electrical distribution systems meeting NFPA codes and requirements.
• Requisition supplies and materials necessary to complete new projects.
• Completes new installation projects using tools, supplies and equipment appropriate for the particular application (pipe benders, boxes, conduit cable, fittings).
• Test all new installations to ensure proper voltage, polarity, phasing, ground integrity and proper operation of newly installed equipment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Lifting heavy objects

Blueprint reading

NFPA 70 knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Electrical tools

NFPA 70 code book

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is seeking an Electrician - Facilities Engineering to install, test, repair and replace electrical circuits, equipment and appliances to support hospital operations. Under general supervision, you will ensure electrical power for lighting and equipment and monitor for hazards.

You will work evenings and coordinate with Engineering Management, perform preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair fire and intrusion alarm systems, maintain emergency distribution systems