MASTER ELECTRICIAN

Cooper Norcross Health; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance, repair and installation on electrically operated equipment including A/C and refrigeration, heating equipment, laundry and kitchen equipment, medical and lab equipment, lighting, appliances, pneumatic tube system etc.

The position requires 6-10 years of healthcare facilities maintenance experience, a New Jersey Electrical License, and a Journeyman Electrician Certification, with experience in

Qualifications

• 5+ or more years of experience in healthcare facilities electrical maintenance.
• NJ Electrical License is required.
• New Jersey ICS Electrical Inspector Certification (ICS1/ICS2) is preferred.
• Journeyman Electrician Certification is required.
• Experience with generators, EMCS, VFDs, and ATS systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair and installation on electrically operated equipment (A/C, refrigeration, heating, laundry, medical and lab equipment, lighting, appliances).
• Maintain low voltage systems (nurse call, PA, intercom, computer, security camera).
• Conduct preventive maintenance and electrical inspections; respond to trouble calls; follow safety regulations including lock-out/tag-out and MRI safety.
• Read and interpret blueprints/schematics; operate in a facility with power distribution 277/480-volt.
• Move or lift tools and equipment, up to 100+ pounds; frequent walking, standing, bending and stooping.
• Assist with emergency power systems and related facility-related emergencies as needed.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Blueprint reading

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

EMCS

VFD systems

ATS

Job description

About Us

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

Cooper Norcross Health 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.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross 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 eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its 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 Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, 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

• New JerseyICS Electrical Inspector Certification (ICS1 and/or ICS2).
• Journeyman Electrician Certification.
• Experience with emergency power systems, generators, ATS and UPS systems.