Description

At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health and the Medical Group your choice.

Plans, lays out and performs a variety of highly-skilled operations pertaining to the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, circuits, and all related systems and equipment. May act as primary mechanic for the hospital fire alarm system and associated equipment. Plans/performs all electrical work in construction or renovation, as required.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Plans and lays out job requirements.

• Plans lays out jobs, according to requirements.
• Plans proposed installations from blueprints, sketches or specifications.

Performs electrical installation and repair

• Isolates electrical problems using testing instruments. Examines and tests distribution panel controls, circuits, fixtures, motors, etc. to locate faults/malfunctions.
• Replaces defective/worn parts, and installs new electrical controls, switches, contractors, wiring and lighting systems and other electrical and electronic systems.
• Makes changes and alterations in existing electrical systems; including rerouting and redesigning of circuitry.
• Checks all electrical systems for proper operation, including high voltage lines (480 V.), emergency generator equipment, Operating Room conductivity, etc.
• Checks to assure that all electrical installations comply with pertinent code requirements.
• Must be available for trouble shooting and/or consultation.

May install and maintain fire alarm systems.

• May be assigned primary responsibility for installation, repair and maintenance of hospital fire alarms and associated systems and equipment, including sprinkler systems.
• Periodically conducts scheduled testing in cooperation with Fire Department officials.
• Checks alarms for proper reset after use.
• Repairs/adjusts pressure switches and other components of sprinkler system.

Performs related duties.

• As required, consult with vendors' or manufacturers' service representatives to expedite and/or coordinate installation, maintenance and repair activities.
• Assists supervisor in planning major or difficult jobs, and assist less skilled craftsmen with the more involved aspects of the work.
• Cooperates with co-workers to expedite jobs requiring more than one craft, and carries out assignments in other craft areas to the extent of capabilities and as circumstances require.
• Assists and directs less skilled craftsmen with the more involved aspects of the work.

Qualifications

Work Experience:

2-5 years of electrical experience in a healthcare setting.
Experience with fire alarm and paging systems preferred
Knowledge of Data wiring preferred
Knowledge of the operation of Generators and transfer equipment

Licenses:

CT E-2 electrical license required. E-1 License preferred

Educational / Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma, minimum of four years trade school or apprenticeship program. Two to five years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred. One year experience in installing and maintaining 480 high voltage and fire alarm systems. Ability to trouble shoot equipment and control circuits. Layout of new installations.

State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements:

Current or equivalent Journeyman Electrical E2 license. Level I licensure preferred. Valid Connecticut Class I drivers license.

Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements:

General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Other programs as mandated by Hospital.

Special Requirements:

Knowledge of electrical/mechanical trades. 

Physical Requirements:

Light to medium and occasional heavy lifting in excess of 50 lbs. Works in awkward positions which require bending, climbing stairs and ladders, standing and walking, etc.

Work Environment:

Exposure to dirt, dust, fumes and heat. Often works in confined spaces in all types of indoor and outdoor elements.

Cognitive Requirements:

Mechanical aptitude, good math, verbal and written skills, ability to comprehend.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.