Job Description:

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as an Electrician in theFacilities Administration - Hyde Park.

In this role, the Electrician maintains and repairs all types of electrical wiring and equipment used in the Medical Center.

Job Functions:

Service Pride:
- Communicating with Patients and Customers
- Adjusting to Patient and Customer Needs
- Respecting One Another
- Maintaining an Appropriate Environment
Excellence:
- In the absence of immediate supervisor, has the ability to assume leadership role to continue the hospital standards of care
- Establishes priorities in the completion of assigned tasks
- Inspects equipment in Operational Section and assesses the need for maintenance
- Performs all duties of the respective journeyman classification, as well as assuming a leadership role to continue Hospital Standards of care
- Maintains, tests or repairs all types of electrical installations and equipment used in the Medical Center complex. Replaces wiring, conduit, switches, receptacles, and electro/mechanical equipment
- Removes abandoned electrical systems
- Responsibilities include high and low tension systems, metering and relaying
- Makes motor repairs
- Installs low voltage wiring and cabling
- Works from blueprints and schematics to determine location and layout of circuits, conduits and wiring
- Installs new local services for lighting and appliances
- Uses hand and power tools
- Requisitions materials and supplies as needed
- Keeps work area neat, clean and safe
- Completes required departmental paperwork in a timely and legible fashion
- Communicates with patients, visitors, and other Hospital employees with tact and courtesy
- Follows through on all assigned duties until completion
- Maintains personal appearance in accordance with departmental policy on dress and uniform
- Performs other duties as requested by senior management

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma.
Five years experience at the journeyman or senior level. Substantial knowledge of the work of the Operational Section.
Successful completion of electrical apprentice program . Class “B” electricians card.
Must have knowledge of electrical codes.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and communicate with others by writing.
Knowledge of use and maintenance of power and hand equipment used on the job.
Must be able to work from ladders and scaffolds.
Must be physically capable of performing the work expected in an efficient manner.
Must have knowledge of safety rules, practices and equipment.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively and work with other people.
Must be capable of strenuous physical activity.
NICET qualified for maintenance and installation of fire alarm systems.
Ability to handle routine contacts with tact, courtesy and efficiency.

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0) ; 8-hour shifts
Shift: Days
Unit/Department: Facilities Administration - Hyde Park
CBA Code: 134 Electrcians
No Visa Sponsorship Available

Why Join Us:

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

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