Drafter/Designer - FT Days

Working independently and under minimal direction, the Drafter/Designer uses AutoCAD equipment and software to prepare clear, complete, and accurate drawings of all facilities; conduct field verifications; and prepare working drawing backgrounds/details for construction projects and input per marked-up drawings. The position is responsible for maintaining all hardcopy drawing files, all CAD files, all emergency notebook drawings/information, and building square footage.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

• Ability to meet the public with tact and courtesy.
• Ability to read and understand working drawings/blueprints.  Solid knowledge of drafting standards.
• Proficient in working with AutoCAD 2004-2015 and Architectural Desktop 3.3.
• Math skills.  Ability to do area and square footage calculations as well as percentages.
• Organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Good listening skills and ability to follow verbal communications and directions.
• Good physical and mental health.  Ability to dexterously climb ladders and climb onto roofs, inspect equipment rooms, walk sites and verify measurements.
• Computer proficient in Windows, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and AutoCAD Architecture.
• Ability to read, write and verbalize at a high level.  Bilingual in Spanish/Chinese preferred.

Required:

• High School Diploma.
• Associates degree from a two-year college or technical school, or higher
• Knowledge of Building codes.
• Valid California driver’s license and personal vehicle for transportation to offsite locations.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator
• Five (5) years experience working with AutoCAD 2004-2015 and Architectural Desktop 3.3, architecture drawing and construction documents

Preferred:

•  Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) certification