MASTER ELECTRICIAN

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care is seeking a licensed Electrician for hospital facilities maintenance in New Jersey. The role supports electrical maintenance, repair and installation of both general and low voltage systems in a complex healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, trouble calls, reading blueprints, and working with high voltage distribution and emergency power systems. A NJ Electrical License and a valid driver’s license are required, with 6–10 years of

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of healthcare electrical maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid New Jersey Electrical License required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Experience with emergency power systems, generators, ATS and UPS.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair and installation on electrical equipment (A/C, refrigeration, heating, medical and lab equipment).
• Maintain low voltage systems (nurse call, PA, intercom, CCTV).
• Conduct preventive maintenance and electrical inspections; respond to trouble calls.
• Read and interpret blueprints/schematics.
• Support daily Plant Operations and respond to facility-related emergencies.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Read blueprints/schematics

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Blueprints/Schematics reading

Job description

About us

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper's facilities annually. Cooper's ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

• Performs maintenance, repair and installation work on electrically operated equipment to include A/C and refrigeration, heating equipment, laundry and kitchen equipment, medical and lab equipment, lighting, appliances, pneumatic tube system etc.
• Performs maintenance, repair and installation of low voltage systems to include nurse call, public address, intercom, computer system, security camera system, etc.
• Performs preventive maintenance and electrical inspections as required. Responds to electrical trouble calls per maintenance requisitions. Observes and adheres to safety and other regulations and practices to include lock-out/tag-out/confined space and MRI safety and contributes to a positive work climate and overall team effort of the department. Completes all safety educational requirements.
• General knowledge of electrical circuits and of electrical equipment, ability to read and use blueprints/schematics as normally acquired through 5 years' experience. Ability to move or lift tools and equipment in excess of 100 pounds on an occasional basis; frequent walking, sitting, climbing, bending, and stooping.
• Experience working with 277/480-volt power distribution systems.
• Experience with generators, Energy Monitoring and Control Systems (EMCS), Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) systems, and ATS.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support daily Plant Operations activities, including responding to, troubleshooting, and resolving maintenance requests, service calls, urgent operational issues, and facility-related emergencies as needed.

Experience Required

6-10 years' experience required. Progressive healthcare experience is preferred.

Education Requirements

High School diploma/GED required.

License/Certification Requirements

Valid New Jersey Electrical License required. Valid Driver's License required.

Special Requirements

Preferred:

• New Jersey ICs Electrical Inspector Certification (ICS1 and/orICS2).
• Journeyman Electrician Certification.
• Experience with emergency power systems, generators, ATS and UPS systems.