Healthcare Facilities Electrician: Critical Power & Systems

University of Vermont Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Electrician with Facilities Management to support the hospital’s critical electrical infrastructure. This role covers emergency power, fire alarm systems, nurse call, security systems, and related building services in a busy healthcare environment.

The position emphasizes troubleshooting complex electrical systems, collaboration with a skilled team, and ensuring patient safety through reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Vermont Journeyman Electrician license.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a licensed electrician in commercial, industrial, institutional, healthcare, or similar environments.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex electrical systems and work safely in occupied facilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize competing demands, and respond effectively during emergency situations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the hospital's electrical distribution systems and associated equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on facility electrical infrastructure.
• Maintain and troubleshoot emergency power generation and backup electrical systems.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm, nurse call, overhead paging, pneumatic tube transport, access controls.
• Install, modify, and repair electrical equipment in accordance with applicable codes, safety standards, and hospital policies.
• Respond to electrical failures, equipment alarms, and facility emergencies while minimizing disruption to patient care.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other Facilities trades on maintenance projects, renovations, and equipment installations.
• Document inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, and operational testing.
• Help maintain a safe, reliable, and functional environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Documentation

Safety

Independent work

Job description

University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Electrician with Facilities Management to support the hospital’s critical electrical infrastructure. This role covers emergency power, fire alarm systems, nurse call, security systems, and related building services in a busy healthcare environment.

The position emphasizes troubleshooting complex electrical systems, collaboration with a skilled team, and ensuring patient safety through reliable operations.