Facilities Electrical & Electronic Systems Technician

Job Title:

Facilities Electrical & Electronic Systems Technician

University Hospital | IPT Activation - Facilities

Under the general direction of a supervisor, performs complex tasks that ensure the uninterrupted operations of automated, electrical and electronic systems and equipment. Inspects, tests, modifies, programs and repairs automated, electrical and electronic systems and equipment. Performs advanced troubleshooting of automated, electrical and electronic systems and equipment. Systems and equipment include but are not limited to: branch circuitry, power distribution, emergency power, fire alarm, security, public address, pneumatic transport, televisions, automated lighting, conveyors, and material handling systems.

Responds to emergency situations and evaluates and corrects defects. Identifies, communicates, coordinates and completes projects and work performed in the assigned area(s). Leads team of facilities technicians. Mentors, trains and provides technical expertise to other staff. Distributes work orders in supervisor’s absence. Assists other trades as needed; adheres to all safety practices and procedures; cleans and maintains work areas and equipment;

attends meetings; properly completes documentation; provides a high level of customer service; communicates to customers, coworkers and supervision via written, electronic and verbal methods and devices; operates department vehicle; performs other duties as assigned. Actively supports our commitment to the university value of acting with integrity and personal accountability to establish a culture of professionalism in the workplace. Shift, hours, days, and/or location are subject to change based on operational need in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement;

may work overtime; subject to 24 hour emergency call.

Job Duties:

Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties and at times, other job-related duties as required. Performs Three of Five Technical Specialties (55%):
Branch Circuitry:
Installs and reroutes electrical raceway (e.g. conduit, liquid-tite mold). Responds to and analyzes local electrical outages. Installs, repairs and replaces branch circuits and associated components: circuits, lighting, ballasts, receptacles, switches and outlets. Upgrades lighting systems and components. Updates electrical panel legends. Reviews building drawings as necessary. Troubleshoots and repairs electrical circuits and relays. Performs electrical system PMs. Performs advanced troubleshooting and repair of electrical circuits.

Electronic Systems:
Installs, repairs and replaces nurse call system components (e.g., bedside controls, emergency pull stations, staff control stations, processing cards). Installs, repairs and replaces electronic systems and related components (e.g., automated lighting, televisions, master clock, public address, safety and security). Installs, repairs and replaces pneumatic system electronic components. Installs, repairs and replaces motors and gears. Installs, adjusts, repairs and replaces automated systems and related components.

Performs electronic system PMs. Performs advanced troubleshooting of electronic systems. Electrical Distribution Systems:
Installs, repairs/replaces energized electrical distribution system components- motor controls, transformers, switchgears, emergency generators, panels, circuits, etc. Installs, repairs/replaces variable frequency drives (VFD) circulating fans. Performs work on de-energized systems. Performs advanced troubleshooting/ root cause analysis of electrical distribution system. Developed for Equal Opportunity Pneumatic Transport Systems:
Installs, repairs/replaces pneumatic tube system components including, but not limited to; slide gates, tube stations, dispatchers, input/output boards, motor drives, etc. Installs, repairs/replaces waste flow system components including, but not limited to; user display, door magnet, air control valves, radiation detectors, tube assemblies, filters, monitors, etc. Fire Alarm Systems:
Responds to fire alarm system alerts. Disables, enables, and replaces fire alarm system components (e.g., detectors, bells,…