Lead Electrician - St. Joseph Hospital - Nashua, NH

The starting rate for this position is: $28.88 per hour

Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.

Summary

The Lead Electrician position is responsible to perform work as assigned by the Facilities Supervisor and/or Director to maintain the hospital’s property and equipment in safe, efficient, operating condition, and assist others, as needed. The Lead Electrician will also pull electrical permits, guide, and direct Journeyman Electrician(s), and be an integral part of Project Planning, Regulatory Agency Audits, and overall review of work completed relative to Electrical projects and procedures. This includes basic installation, cleaning, repairing, removal, and disposal of electrical equipment, and property. Performs other duties as assigned on an “as needed” basis, and Snow shoveling may be necessary at entrances, sidewalks, and Emergency Department. Handles major components of DNV documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry
• Active participant in Construction/Renovation projects, meetings, and completion within budgetary and timeframe expectations
• Works well with others with a “team approach”
• Other duties as consistent with this role.

Job Requirements

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of safe usage of hand and power tools
• Ability to estimate costs of jobs in terms of labor and materials
• Understanding of low and high voltage and its uses
• Able to read prints, participate in Construction/Renovation Meetings, and work with Architects, Contractors, and provide an example of Excellent Customer Service
• Ability to test and accurately record results of regularly scheduled Generator tests, and review tests completed by Journeymen Electrician’s reports
• Computer skills required
• Previous experience in a Health Care setting
• Encourage and assist Journeymen Electricians to obtain Master Electrician status

Education and Experience

• Master Electrician required
• Driver’s License required
• Five years of “Hands on” work in Health Care setting, or equivalent preferred
• Trade and/or Technical School certification preferred

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs. Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care.

Americans with Disabilities Statement

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

Standard of Business Conduct

Every St Joseph Hospital employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

• Compassion - We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
• Integrity - We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
• Collaboration - We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
• Excellence - We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.