What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician position at Swedish American?
Pay Range : $31.09 - $46.63 / hour
Additional components of compensation may include :
Evening & night shift differential
- Overtime
- On-call pay
Benefits information : https : / / careers.uwhealth.org / benefits /
At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have :
POSITION SUMMARY :
The nature of the services provided by this position may affect UW Health Patients, Visitors, Employees and departments. A wide variety of both internal and external relationships are involved in carrying out the duties of this position.
This position performs journeyman electrical duties for UW Health under the supervision of the Maintenance supervisor for the Maintenance & Engineering Services Department at UW Health.
Maintenance & Engineering Services is committed to the highest standard of Customer Relations principles. Team members will serve as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with patients, visitors and fellow staff members. The Hospital and Clinic operations environment requires quicker than normal response to system and equipment failures. The hours worked often require emergency response, frequently without immediate direct assistance from supervisor.
EDUCATION / TRAINING :
Minimum :
High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred :
Four-year apprenticeship in Electrical Trade.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION :
Minimum :
8,000 hours of electrical work
Preferred :
One-year experience performing Journeyman level electrical work in a hospital setting.
EXPERIENCE : Minimum :
Winnebago County Electrical License.
Valid Drivers License.
Preferred :
Journeyman Electrician or ability to achieve journeyman electrician within 6 months of hire equivalency.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES :
Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications.
Possession of good customer service skills.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and diagrams.
Knowledge of all methods, procedures, practices and tools of the Electrical trade.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :
Read blueprints.
Compile material lists for project.
Design and layout work in shop or on job.
Equipment and shop upkeep.
Organize materials.
Inspect the work of outside contractors.
Assist outside contractors in the layout of their projects.
Participate as needed in design review and project coordination meetings.
Coordination of projects with other trades to minimize impact to the facility.
Remove existing electrical material that is being replaced or is no longer needed.
Install electrical circuitry including circuit breakers, conduit, wire, switches, fuses, receptacles, lighting fixtures, motor starters, etc.
Make electrical connections to heating, ventilating, air conditioning, laboratory and other fixed and movable equipment.
Install special electrical systems such as fire alarm, class bell, audio, audio visual, control, clock, emergency, data, leak detection, nurse call, and alarm systems.
Erect scaffold as needed.
Work from and operate aerial lifts.
Conduct preventive maintenance on assigned electrical systems such as elevators, fire alarm, emergency power, and variable speed drives.
Inspect and repair equipment such as, surgical lights, coin changers, vending equipment, etc.
Participate in the 24 / 7 emergency On-Call rotation.
Understand the Policies & Procedures of the Maintenance & Engineering Department as well as those of UW Health.
Understand preventive maintenance and repair work reports to include material.
Understand policies for and create reports for material and equipment stocking and repairs.
Understand policies and procedures for timekeeping.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability / veterans.
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Salary : $31 - $47
