Electrician

Summary

Performs Electrical operations, preventive & corrective maintenance & minor construction & installation operations for Electical & Electronic Utilities & equipment. Ensures equipment safety, reliability & functionality in accordance with policies & procedures & manufacturers recommendations. Responsible for assigned Electrical maintenance & construction functions. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs corrective maintenance on electrical & electronic equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommended procedures & specifications to ensure proper operation & minimize downtime of critical electrical & electronic equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on all operating Electrical & Electronic equipment as recommended by equipment manufactures , standard engineering practices, & hospital policies & procedures to ensure continued equipment operation & minimize unscheduled corrective maintenance.
• Performs shutdown & startup procedures on equipment as recommended by equipment manufactures, standard engineering practices, local utility companies & hospital policies & procedures to ensure efficient equipment operation, maximize efficiency, & extend equipment life.
• Inpects Electical equipment & mechanical spaces as assigned, corrects deficiencies & cleans as necessary as required by OSHA, Electical Standards, hospital policies, & as directed by superiors to ensure proper equipment operation & that mechanical spaces & work areas are kept clean & safe.
• Performs minor construction, installation & alterations for new & existing Electrical systems. Recommends system & procedural improvements to Foreman to ensure maximum performance & efficiency of both equipment & maintenance staff.
• Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Preferred: High School Graduate or Equivalent

Minimum: Knowledge, skills and mental development equivalent to completion of 4 years of high school, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

Minimum: 1 year Electrical & Electronic experience as an apprentice electrician required.

Training

Preferred: Completion of Vocational or Technical Training program or equivalent

Minimum: Completion of Vocational or Technical Training program or equivalent

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation/time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Service awards
• Free parking
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Education assistance/continuing education
• Employee referral program

Job Summary:
Position: 11183 - Electrician
Facility: MBMC - Hospital
Department: JS Plant Operations Facility Services MBMC
Category: Facilities & Security
Type: Non Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:MS:Jackson
Located in the Jackson, MS metro area