What are the responsibilities and job description for the ELECTRICIAN-HOSPITAL MAINTENANCE position at UAB Health System?
Are you ready to join a growing team? We are seeking a skilled and experienced Electrician to join our maintenance team. As a Hospital Maintenance Electrician in UAB Facilities, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of electrical systems within the healthcare facility, all while demonstrating a dedication to providing excellent customer service.. This position involves a combination of routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of electrical systems as needed to meet hospital standards and codes. If you are an experienced, dedicated Electrician with a commitment to ensuring the safety and reliability of electrical systems, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.
As a UAB employee, we care about you and support you in furthering your talents, education, and skills. We offer competitive and comprehensive benefit packages designed to support the diverse needs of all of our employees. There packages include:
- Flexible schedule options to support work/life balance
- Generous paid time off
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- 4 weeks of paid living donor leave
- Educational Assistance Program with 100% tuition assistance at UAB with no work contract
- Qualifying employer forPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
- Competitive pay
- Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision plans
- 403(b) retirement program with employer match
- Training and development programs
- Robust Employee Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance and Counseling Center
- UAB Campus Recreation Center
- Onsite child care center
- Employee perks and discounts at local businesses
Key Responsibilities:
- Electrical Maintenance:
- Maintains electrical equipment following standard procedures, diagrams, and manufacturer guidelines.
- Performs routine electrical maintenance tasks, including replacing fuses, fluorescent ballasts, tubes, and repairing extension cords.
- Maintains accurate records of all electrical maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs for compliance purposes.
- Maintenance:
Performs maintenance tasks such as altering and repairing machines, equipment, and facilities.
Maintains and repairs plumbing systems, including steam, gas, water, air, and sanitary pipes and fixtures.
Conducts welding, pipe bending, cutting, reaming, and threading.
Services and repairs HVAC and refrigeration equipment, including fans, motors, radiators, pumps, thermostats, and regulating controls.
- Safety and Compliance:
- Adheres to all organizational guidelines, policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and regulatory agency mandates, including OSHA, EPA, ADEM, and The Joint Commission.
- Participates in monthly safety meetings and other required trainings.
- Prioritizes safety protocols to minimize risks associated with electrical work and promotes a culture of safety within the hospital.
High School diploma or GED and four (4) years of related experience required. Incomplete job profiles will not be processed. Please be certain to showcase depth and breadth of experience, as related to the needs of this job announcement.
Licenses/Certifications/Registrations
Journeyman Electrician Registration with the City of Birmingham required prior to employment
NICET FAS II, preferably
Driving record should meet University underwriting guidelines to drive vehicle in performance of University business. Current underwriting guidelines include possession a valid driver's license, issued in the United States; at least 21 years of age; at least three years of driving experience; maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Must be self-directed/self-motivated
Must have good communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to manage work orders, using a handheld device
Ability to perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
Ability to work an on-call work schedule
Must be able to accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one's own work
Must be able to work independently
Ability to recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality
Must be able to communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment
Ability to perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations
Must be able to maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.
Required to possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without the aid of mechanical devices, to safely perform the duties and responsibilities that require performing tasks requiring wearing respirator and other personal protective equipment, such as self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) (requires facial being clean shaven for fitting) to include:
o Lifting and carrying a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
o Climbing stairs, ladders and scaffolding, and working at heights above thirty (30) feet.
o Performing tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on campus.
o Working in a healthcare environment
o Working in confined spaces.
o Working within extreme temperature ranges.
Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 - $28.00 (Commensurate with experience & qualifications), plus incentives for current Electrician Master Card and NICET FAS II certifications upon hire.
Work Schedule: Multiple shifts available. Incumbent must have flexibility due to on-call requirements. Position is designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to work during emergency situations, such as inclement weather, regardless of the University's closure. Employees should be prepared to travel to work during inclement weather, emphasizing the importance of their role in critical situations.
For more information about UAB Facilities, please visit :https://www.uab.edu/facilities/
UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression or sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Primary Location: University
Job Category: Facilities
Organization: 112301000 Hospital Maintenance
Employee Status: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Salary : $25 - $28
