Electrician - Engineering

Hourly Pay Range

$30.46 - $45.69 – hourly pay depends on expertise, experience, among other factors.

• Position:
  Electrician
• Location:
  
  Arlington Heights, IL
• Full Time, 40 hours
• Hours:
  
  Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm
• Required Travel: no

• Respond to and follow through on work orders pertaining to electrical work; investigate and correct power or lighting disruptions; repair inoperative lighting systems including ballast, starter, socket, relay or switch replacement, rewiring fixtures, reconfiguring switch legs, installing or modifying light fixtures, switch legs, equipment hard‑wire installations, temporary power hookups, dedicated lines, high‑amperage lines, and additional power receptacles.
• Perform initial troubleshooting of Nurse Call, intercom, television, and paging systems; repair Nurse Call controls; replace defective stations or assemblies; install or modify paging speakers, volume controls, local and area‑wide paging networks, special requirement Nurse Call controls, and local and remote alarm status indicators.
• Perform initial troubleshooting of hospital automated control systems including timed security access devices, parking lot gates, overhead motion sensors, presence detectors, outside light timers, and remote alarm indicators.
• Perform routine periodic testing of hospital emergency power systems, including automatic transfer switches and the electrical operation of the emergency power generators; ensure proper operation during hospital‑wide power outages.
• Perform various electrical repairs on appliances, including food warmers, food dispensers, toasters, refrigeration units, ice machines, buffers, vacuums, exam lamps, x‑ray viewers, etc.
• Investigate potentially hazardous situations related to electrical power such as reports of burnt odors, sparking, flooding, random disruption or reduction of power, and equipment malfunction due to electrical interference.
• Determine, in conjunction with building engineers, causes and solutions to electrical problems related to motor condition, sizing, protection, and cycling.
• Assist outside contractors, manufacturer service representatives, architects, and engineers to expedite job completion; contact manufacturers to identify parts or assemblies required for repairs or installations; identify items needing restocking or special order.
• Perform testing and operation of 12 kV medium voltage equipment, 4160 V Co‑gen and Emergency Power systems and generators as required.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent required; knowledge normally obtained through a certified program in Electrical Maintenance and Construction, trade school, union, or military program.
• Certification:
  Journeyman license required; thorough knowledge of electrical theory, practice, troubleshooting, construction, local, state and 2017 National Electrical Code compliance necessary.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 5 years as an electrician working in a hospital/healthcare environment; thorough knowledge of electrical theory, practice, troubleshooting, construction and local, state and 2017 National Electrical Code compliance.
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to perform electrical repairs, modify existing electrical installations, install new electrical components and systems; analytical skills necessary to investigate and troubleshoot electrical problems; ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical specification sheets.

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (for eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to promote professional growth and development
• Various medical, dental, pet and vision options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free parking
• Wellness program savings plan
• Health savings account options
• Retirement options with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Community involvement opportunities

EOE:
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.