Low Voltage Electrician

SUMMARY The Low voltage electrician performs highly skilled maintenance, installation, repairs and troubleshooting work with low voltage electrical systems. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned Installation and maintenance of all low voltage cables (Cat 5/6, speaker wire/intercom, coax, etc.) Nurse call systems. TV systems. Intercom/IP systems. Demonstrates proper cable management and containment. Understands life safety codes as they pertain to wall penetrations and the prevention of fire/smoke spread. Knowledge of electrical NEC Codes. Demonstrates proper tool knowledge handling and maintenance. Maintains, repairs and expands the existing clock systems. Understands and follows infection control guidelines for opening ceilings. Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous. Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring and equipment using testing devices such as ohm meters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system. Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations. Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring and equipment based on job specifications and local codes. Direct and train workers to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring and equipment. Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes. Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment. Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring and equipment. Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications. Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets. Perform physically demanding tasks, such as moving and lifting heavy objects. Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services. Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators, placing flares, and driving needed vehicles. COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital's compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education: High School Diploma or GED Experience: Installation Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and correcting the issue. Equipment Selection Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to perform duties. Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Time Management Efficiently manages one's own time. Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems. Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Building and Construction Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. Mathematics Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Public Safety and Security Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. Customer and Personal Service Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. All posts in The Loretto Hospital require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager or hospital management. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must life and/or move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include correctable to normal close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.