What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician - Facilities / Plant Operations - Full Time position at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children?
Job Summary
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is seeking a skilled IBEW Electrician to support the safe, reliable operation of all electrical systems across the hospital campus. This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical infrastructure in a complex healthcare environment where system reliability is critical to patient care.
The electrician will work on normal and emergency power systems, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and healthcare regulations while minimizing disruption to clinical operations. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, attention to detail, and the ability to perform work in sensitive, occupied areas.
Key Responsibilities
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area
About St. Christopher's Hospital For Children
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.
Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Hospital Tour
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is seeking a skilled IBEW Electrician to support the safe, reliable operation of all electrical systems across the hospital campus. This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical infrastructure in a complex healthcare environment where system reliability is critical to patient care.
The electrician will work on normal and emergency power systems, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and healthcare regulations while minimizing disruption to clinical operations. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, attention to detail, and the ability to perform work in sensitive, occupied areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and components
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in critical power systems, including emergency generators and transfer switches
- Perform preventive maintenance on electrical infrastructure to ensure continuous operation
- Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, including NFPA and OSHA standards
- Coordinate work to minimize impact on patient care areas
- Maintain accurate documentation of work performed and system status
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Vocational/Technical Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Vocational/Technical Degree
- Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting
- Completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship program
- Experience working in healthcare, commercial, or other mission-critical facilities
- Knowledge of electrical safety standards
- Familiarity with emergency power systems
- Understanding of healthcare compliance standards and inspection processes
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area
About St. Christopher's Hospital For Children
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.
Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Hospital Tour