Licensed Electrician / 40 Hours / Days / BWH Engineering at Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

General Summary/Overview Statement



Under general supervision is responsible for installing, maintaining, testing and repairing electrical systems and equipment. Installs and maintains circuits for heat, power, lights, signals and alarm systems. Typically works on more complex problems and systems.



Qualifications

Principal Duties and Responsibilities



1. Installs and maintains circuits for heat, power, lights, motors, signals, and alarm systems.


2. Conducts required inspection and testing of motor, signal and alarm systems, receptacles, emergency generators, electrical lighting systems and special grounding.


3. Performs preventative and/or predictive maintenance on electrical equipment as assigned. Repairs electrical systems including circuits, equipment and wiring.


4. Maintains appropriate records of testing and/or assigned duties.


5. Responds to all emergency situations as appropriate.


6. Communicates with other employees and management on necessary information regarding electrical systems.


7. Responsibilities may involve participating in planning activity at departmental level or assisting in the development of solutions to specific problems requiring analysis and decision making.


8. Maintains a safe and clean work environment in area(s) of Engineering department responsibility (areas as assigned).


9. Responds to phone calls from all areas of the hospital as assigned by supervisor.


10. Insures compliance with appropriate electrical codes.


11. May be required to carry the on-call pager.


12. May be required to work weekends or rotating shifts.


13. Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.



Qualifications



1. Must be able to read, write and perform arithmetic calculations at a level generally acquired through a high school education.


2. Six Hundred hours (600) of formal technical electrical training required.


3. Successful completion of a 4 year apprenticeship required.


4. Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as an electrician required.



Skills and Abilities Required


1. Requires interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively and to cooperate with staff throughout the hospital. Must be able to clearly explain electrical issues to other personnel.


2. Requires analytical skills to evaluate wiring systems and develop appropriate solutions to electrical problems.


3. Requires physical ability to lift over 30 lbs. (less than 15% of the time).


4. Requires technical knowledge of electrical theory, installation, testing, repair and maintenance of electrical wiring and equipment, and all applicable codes.


5. Requires knowledge of electrical supplies and equipment.


6. Failure to perform could significantly disrupt the operation of the Hospital.



Working Conditions



1. May occasionally (less than 20% of the time) get involved in a dirty or hazardous environment in the performance of duties.


2. May be required to work within a containment and/or the containment booth.


3. May be required to work with a respirator.



Supervisory Responsibility



None.



EEO Statement

EEO Statement:


Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job requirements, genetic information, military service, or other protected status.