Journey Tech I – Electrician (2026-0801)

Valley Medical Center & Clinics; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER is seeking a Journey Tech I - Electrician to perform installation, maintenance, repair and testing of electrical equipment and control systems at VMC Main Campus and clinics. The role is in Facilities Engineering with a 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

schedule, five days a week. Requirements include a high school diploma, WA driver’s license, Journey Level Electrician Card, and extensive experience in healthcare electrical work.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Washington State driver's license.
• Washington State Journey Level Electrician Card.
• Five years experience in healthcare setting.
• Ten years experience in the electrical field.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains and repairs electric wiring systems, related switches, distribution panels, motor control centers and outlet boxes.
• Inspects, maintains, cleans, repairs, tests and adjusts a wide variety of electrical controls.
• Provides support to other systems with electrical interface and coordinates work with other trade personnel to effect multi-discipline repairs.

Skills

Electrical control systems

Emergency power generators

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

WA Driver's license

WA Journey Level Electrician Card

Job description

Job Description

Engineering

Job Title: Journey Tech I – Electrician

Req: 2026-0801

Location: VMC Main Campus

Department: Plant Management

Shift: Days

Type: Full Time

FTE: 1

Hours: 40

City State: Renton, WA

Category Technical

Salary Range: Min $50.24- Max $55.51/hrly DOE

Job Description

VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

Job Description

Engineering

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization. TITLE: Journey Tech I - Electrician JOB OVERVIEW: Performs the full range of work involved in the installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, modification and operational checks and testing of electrical equipment and control systems at VMC and associated clinics. AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Facilities Engineering. HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager, Facilities Engineering.

Prerequisites:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Washington State driver's license.
• Washington State Journey Level Electrician Card.
• Five years experience in healthcare setting.
• Ten years experience in the electrical field.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and experience with electrical control systems.
• Knowledge of and experience with emergency power generators and control systems.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and Life Safety Code.
• Able to work in a team setting and work effectively with other shop personnel.

Unique Physical/Mental Demands, Environment And Working Conditions:

Regular and punctual attendance is a condition of employment. Capability for extensive bending, lifting, and walking, and for handling hazardous substances used in the course of work. Physical requirements, include: having adequate vision and hearing to perform daily responsibilities; the ability to lift seventy-five (75) pounds waist high regularity and occasionally heavier items; being subject to considerable standing, stooping, kneeling and bending. The ability to work in overhead, stretched, cramped and awkward positions. The ability to work on ladders and scaffolds. The ability to wear a properly fitted respirator while performing work; and the ability to read, write and speak English. Requires ability to maintain professional manner when dealing with employees and the public. The position requires work to be performed both inside and outside in all type of weather. The incumbent is frequently exposed to sudden temperature changes when working on equipment as well as dampness, water, mud, and fumes. The incumbent can potentially be exposed to electrical burns, infections, chemicals, gases, bruises, cuts, electric shocks, dust, dirt, and skin and lung irritation as well as exposure to more serious injuries as the result of falls or power tool use. When work in a hazardous location is required, the employee is required to utilize proper safety clothing, gear and equipment.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Service Partner.
• Essential Responsibilities and Competencies

Serves as a journey level electrician. Installs, maintains and repairs electric wiring systems, related switches, distribution panels, motor control centers and outlet boxes. Inspects, maintains, cleans, repairs, tests and adjusts a wide variety of electrical controls. Following maintenance schedules, inspections, or work orders, performs maintenance services, diagnoses systems or equipment malfunctions and repairs as necessary. Provides support to other systems with electrical interface and components such as various mechanical systems and coordinates work with other trade personnel to effect multi-discipline repairs. Provides technical advice concerning system and equipment capabilities and limitations. Performs the full range of tasks associated with the repair, overhaul, maintenance, servicing and installation of 120/208 volt and 480/277 volt three phase systems. Electrical systems include emergency power systems, automatic transfer switches and bypass/isolation switches, switchboards, feeder panels, lighting and appliance branch circuit boards, indoor dry type transformers, motor control centers, feeder bus duct, patient wall units, low voltage lighting controls, medical/surgical lighting, automatic doors, fire alarm systems, nurse-call systems, variable frequency drives, etc. Plans and lays out work utilizing sketches and specifications provided. Determines tools required and estimates necessary materials or parts needed, such as wiring, fittings, contacts, breakers, etc. Diagnoses and locates malfunctions. Disassembles, repairs, replaces, services and adjusts as required.

Reviewed: 6/19

Grade: OPENG-15

FLSA: NE

CC: 8431

Qualifications:

Job Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and experience with electrical control systems.
• Knowledge of and experience with emergency power generators and control systems.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and Life Safety Code.
• Able to work in a team setting and work effectively with other shop personnel.