Electrician

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Provides preventive maintenance and repair work throughout the hospital''s electrical systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school graduate or GED.

2. Must possess licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:

WV: Journeyman Electrician License, OR Master Electrician through the West Virginia State Fire Marshall

MD: Journeyman Electrician License, OR Master Electrician through the Maryland Department of Labor

VA: Journeyman Electrician License, OR Master Electrician through the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

3. Valid driver's license.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Five (5) years of experience with electrical systems.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance of all hospital electrical systems to include, normal electrical distribution systems, critical power distribution systems, emergency power distribution systems, fire alarm systems, low voltage and high voltage control systems.

2. Supervises general facility maintenance workers by allocating and coordinating workflow, training, and advising, in more complex electrical repair work throughout the hospital.

3. Provides skilled preventive and corrective repair work throughout the hospital.

4. Has access to, and is responsible for, performing assigned duties in locked medication rooms. This position is aware that they are not responsible for medications, and they should report any unsecured medications to a licensed professional.

5. Maintain established department and hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environment, infection and hazardous material control.

6. Performs other duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, pushing, and pulling.

2. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

3. Ability to climb and work off of ladders, scaffolding or electric lifts and operate basic manual cleaning equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrates knowledge of and follows correct chain of command in handling challenges and issues, including crisis situations.

2. Assumes responsibility by ensuring continued professional growth of self, attending formal and/or informal educational/professional activities.

3. Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort and to effectively meet work schedules including an ability to integrate multiple factors which may have an impact on patient care.

4. Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the Department.

5. Possess the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with patients, visitors and staff.

6. The core values of the hospital represents the beliefs of our organization, guiding our processes and decision making at all levels. The mission is accomplished through a commitment to our core values.

7. Values based care recognizes the importance of quality customer services (Service Excellence Standards) to patients and employees.

8. In the context of customer service, each employee has the following expectations (dimensions of performance) as an individual and healthcare team member.

9. Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to follow/attendance/punctuality/timecard system/scheduling policies.

10. Demonstrate knowledge of parking/hospital department locations.

11. Demonstrate knowledge and adheres to dress code.

12. Demonstrates knowledge of Compliance Program/Code of Conduct/Confidentiality.

13. Demonstrates knowledge of Emergency Management Plan including the following codes:

14. Demonstrates knowledge of physical health/wellness information and Exposure Control Plan

15. Demonstrates knowledge of Office/workplace safety

16. Demonstrates knowledge of Risk Management/Occurrence Report Practices/Non-punitive Work Environment.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center:

624 WH Facilities Management

Address:

1 Medical Park Drive

Wheeling

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.