Electrician

Job Overview:

Maintains electrical equipment, wiring and installation in a safe operating condition making necessary inspections and repairs in a technically approvedand efficient manner. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceilingtiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School graduate or equivalent with vocational or trade school training in electricity, mathematics and blueprint reading.
• One to three years demonstrated experience in electrical maintenance of public buildings and safety codes.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time

Essential Functions:

• Assembles, installs and connects components.
• Discusses repairs and service needed with department personnel.
• Dismantles electrical machinery, replaces defective mechanical parts and reassembles.
• Estimates quantities of materials needed and prepares requisition.
• Inspects and tests electrical lighting, signal communication and power circuits and equipment.
• Installs new wiring and electrical machinery.
• Isolates defects using testing instruments.
• May perform carpentry, plastering and painting in connection with repair work.
• Must exercise established safety and sanitation standards to avoid exposure to minor health and accident hazards such as falls, cuts, bruises and inhalation of vapors.
• Performs all other duties as job assignment flexibility prescribes.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all electrical equipment.
• Performs snow removal duties as conditions dictate.
• Reads blueprints and diagrams to ascertain layout, location and specifications of items to be installed.
• Renews circuits by replacing defective wiring or by splicing broken wires.
• Repairs electrical circuits and equipment and makes necessary replacements.
• Repairs, installs, replaces and tests electrical circuits, equipment and appliances to supply electrical power for lighting and equipment operation.
• Wires motors, maintains and checks emergency electrical equipment.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer