Upstate Medical University · 9 hours ago
Trades Generalist (Electrician)
Syracuse-Auburn Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$59K/yr - $59K/yr
4+ years expUpstate Medical University is seeking a Trades Generalist (Electrician) who will perform journeyman Electrician work along with skilled tasks related to HVAC and Electronics. The role involves electrical maintenance, installation of new electrical systems, and ensuring compliance with safety and building codes.
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Responsibilities
Will perform electrical maintenance on hospital and campus electrical systems and electrical utilization equipment
Installs new electrical systems as required
While performing these duties evaluate electrical systems for safety, efficiency, and compliance to applicable building codes
Will locate & determine electrical malfunction using various test instruments (i.e. ammeter, volt meter); repair or replace malfunctioning switches, elements and fuses, & defective wiring; install fixtures, motors, and other electrical equipment; inspect circuits & wiring/rewiring systems in accordance with NEC standards; plan layout & wiring installation; interpret, read & follow blueprint & other diagrams
Must demonstrate working knowledge of theory practice, techniques, applicable standards and regulation codes, and tools, materials, and equipment used in the assigned trades
Must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights on scaffolds and platforms
Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor
Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions
Must be free of facial hair or beard that may interfere with the fit or seal of a mask respirator at the time of fit testing
A mask respirator must be worn in order to comply with State & Federal Safety Health Codes
Reassignment offers are contingent upon satisfactory evaluation from Employee Health Office
Must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver's license
Qualification
Required
Will perform journeyman Electrician work and skilled and semi-skilled work in a combination of two other trades related to HVAC and Electronics in the repair, maintenance, and construction of facilities and equipment
Will perform electrical maintenance on hospital and campus electrical systems and electrical utilization equipment
Installs new electrical systems as required
Evaluate electrical systems for safety, efficiency, and compliance to applicable building codes
Locate & determine electrical malfunction using various test instruments (i.e. ammeter, volt meter); repair or replace malfunctioning switches, elements and fuses, & defective wiring; install fixtures, motors, and other electrical equipment
Inspect circuits & wiring/rewiring systems in accordance with NEC standards
Plan layout & wiring installation
Interpret, read & follow blueprint & other diagrams
Demonstrate working knowledge of theory practice, techniques, applicable standards and regulation codes, and tools, materials, and equipment used in the assigned trades
Perform moderate to heavy lifting
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights on scaffolds and platforms
Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor
Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions
Must be free of facial hair or beard that may interfere with the fit or seal of a mask respirator at the time of fit testing
A mask respirator must be worn in order to comply with State & Federal Safety Health Codes
Reassignment offers are contingent upon satisfactory evaluation from Employee Health Office
Must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver's license
Four years of full-time experience in the electrical trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in skilled trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services
Preferred
Two years of experience in maintenance or mechanical work in related trades (HVAC and Electronics) under the supervision of a skilled tradesman or completion of an appropriate two-year technical school course or a combination of both
Company
Upstate Medical University
The State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse encompasses a College of Medicine
10001+ employees
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Baldrick's Foundation
2023-11-21Grant
Leadership Team
William G. Veit
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