Licensed Electrician, Facilities

Forrest City Hospital Inc
1601 Newcastle Rd
Forrest City, AR 72335, USA

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems including lighting, outlets, panels, switches, transformers, and emergency power systems. Include high and low voltage systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, testing, and documentation for generators, transfer switches, and essential electrical branches.
• Diagnose electrical failures and complete corrective repairs in compliance with NEC, NFPA, and hospital standards.
• Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.

• Perform general facilities maintenance including minor carpentry and door/lock hardware repairs.
• Replace ceiling tiles and install wall protection.
• Carry out minor plumbing repairs (leaks, fixtures, drains) within scope of training.
• Assist with HVAC support tasks such as filter changes, thermostat checks, equipment monitoring, and reporting irregularities.
• Conduct routine building inspections and report deficiencies.
• Respond to routine, urgent, and after‑hours work orders as assigned.

• Follow OSHA, NEC, NFPA, CMS, and hospital safety policies.
• Comply with Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements for all work activities.
• Use proper PPE and follow lockout/tagout procedures.
• Secure work areas to protect patients, staff, and visitors.
• Participate in Environment of Care (EOC), Life Safety, and emergency preparedness rounds.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of commercial, institutional, or healthcare electrical experience.
• Demonstrated experience performing general facilities maintenance technician duties.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and time‑management skills.

• Hospital or healthcare facilities experience.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, NEC, and Life Safety Code standards.
• Experience with emergency power supply systems (EPSS).

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
• Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and working overhead.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Exposure to electrical hazards, dust, noise, and cleaning chemicals.
• Work in hospital patient care and non‑patient care areas.
• On‑call, evenings, weekends, and emergency response may be required.

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