The Department of Public Health’s Tewksbury Hospital is looking for an outgoing and reliable individual to fill an Electrician I position. This role performs all necessary activities to properly design, inspect, repair, install, maintain, alter and remove electrical, TV cabling, alarm and CCTV systems. They work closely with other hospital employees and contractors to ensure the operation, safety and regulatory compliance of all electrical systems.

Tewksbury Hospital is a Joint Commission 360-bed accredited long-term and acute care hospital that provides comprehensive treatment, care, and comfort to adults with medical and/or mental illnesses. A full range of services are provided including 24/7 nursing, nurse practitioners, medicine, as well as psychiatric and psychological services, a six-bed inpatient dialysis unit, clinical laboratory, radiology, respiratory care, nutrition, speech/language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, therapeutic recreation, and pharmacy.

This is a 40 hour per week position, working 7am-3:30pm. The days off are Saturday and Sunday.

Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs all duties necessary for the planning, design, installation, modification, repair and removal of electrical, TV cabling, alarm and CCTV systems.
Determines the need for, prices, orders, stores, inventories, distributes and documents the use of stock and special-order parts and materials.
Operates, maintains, and secures the operation of all departmental / hospital equipment.
Works with employees, contractors, consultants, vendors and others designated by the administration of the hospital and/or are necessary to successfully perform the duties described within this document.
Employee establishes and maintains professional working relationships with others; including but not limited to: other staff members and employees who are requesting maintenance services; visitors, patients and their families; and other maintenance personnel.
Ensure hospital compliance with all related codes, regulations and standards.
Develops and maintains a knowledge of, complies with, enforces, and trains assigned employees on, appropriate hospital policies, procedures, practices and directives.
Attends all assigned meetings, training and other gatherings / events.
Maintains a safe work environment.
Performs all other duties related to the successful completion of requests, orders, job duties and directives approved by the hospitals administration of their designee.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge of and ability to interpret all state and local electrical codes, regulations and standards
Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment including testing equipment used in electrical work.
Knowledge of safety practices and precautions observed in the electrical trade.
Ability to perform all physical activities related to the duties outline on this document.
Ability to read blueprints, drawings and sketches.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to lead a group of workers.
Ability to make decisions and act quickly in emergency situations.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of hospital related codes, regulations, policies, procedures and directives.
Knowledge of hospital systems and components.
Knowledge of hospital related contracts and agreements.

About Tewksbury Hospital:

Tewksbury Hospital offers a broad range of services including a physician on site at all times, around-the-clock nursing care, rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, psychology services, social services, nutritional services, and an on-site dialysis clinic.

About the Department of Public Health:

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high-quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth.

We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.

DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems.

More information can be found at: MA Department of Public Health

Pre-Offer Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests.

For questions, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 ext. 4.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements: None.

Special Requirements: Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Journeyman or Master Electrician's License issued by the State Examiners of Electricians.*

NOTE: License requirement regarding the Department of Public Works: Neither general street lighting nor traffic light work performed by the Department of Public Works or its agents or employees on public ways is subject to the licensing requirements of M.G.L. Chap. 141. 1976 - 1977 Op AG, No. 26. Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Official Title: Electrician I

Primary Location

: United States-Massachusetts-Tewksbury-365 East Street

Job

: Skilled Trades

Agency

: Department of Public Health

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Day

Job Posting

: Aug 28, 2026, 12:46:18 PM

Number of Openings

: 1

Salary

: 64,862.20 - 90,281.36 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Sandra Semedo: sandra.c.semedo@mass.gov - 8573197225

Bargaining Unit: 03-NAGE - Trades/Crafts

Confidential: No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No

State of Massachusetts - Department of Public Health

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