Electrician

Electrical Technician

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LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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Summary

Performs skilled work in installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and circuitry. Performs inspections, testing and preventative maintenance of electrical and other equipment. Provides other facility maintenance.

Job Duties

• Provides maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and components, including but not limited to wiring, lighting, nurse call, fire alarm, pneumatic tube, intercom, etc.
• Troubleshoots to identify hazards or malfunctions and repairs or replaces damaged parts and equipment.
• Maintains system integrity by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring, insulated cables, cleaning circuits; ensuring breaker and panel labeling, spare breakers in the "off" position, panels locked.
• Performs testing and inspections and maintains records for emergency back-up systems as required by NFPA and The Joint Commission.
• Performs preventive maintenance as needed.
• Responds to trouble calls, work requests, and emergency situations.
• Performs minor maintenance of plumbing, mechanical equipment, HVAC, systems, structures and other general maintenance.
• Assists department colleagues of all trades.
• Utilizes the CMMS work order system and documents time and work completion in a timely manner.
• Maintains inventory and acquires parts as needed to perform repairs.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Lift over 50 lbs. Push / pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing / walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and / or social activities.