Electrician/Maintenance Mechanic, 40hrs, Days

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This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Inspects and troubleshoots electrical systems, equipment and fixtures using testing devices to identify hazards, defects, of the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with applicable codes.
2. Performs electrically related activities specified by work orders.
3. Performs preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, equipment and fixtures according to specifications.
4. Completes phone, fiber optic and data work as needed to include installation and troubleshooting.
5. Obtains necessary parts through established engineering purchasing procedures.
6. Uses a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment.
7. Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
8. Completes testing and documentation as required by The Joint Commission completely and in timeframes as required by TJC standard.
9. Assists in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment and supplies. Maintains work area in clean, orderly and safe condition. Maintains equipment in good working order, makes minor repairs as necessary.
10. Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown immediately to supervisor or others. 11. Orders and maintains assigned supplies.
12. Seeks to understand and meet and/or exceed the needs and expectations of customers. Treats customers with respect, responds to requests in a professional manner, even in difficult circumstances. Provides accurate and timely service and communicates status in person to departmental charge person. Develops positive relationships with customers and demonstrates a commitment to quality service through statements and actions.
13. Maintains high level of productivity and carries appropriate share of the workload. Accepts responsibility for actions and results. Focuses on quality and expends the necessary time and effort to achieve goals. Takes ownership of tasks, performance standards and errors. Alerts Director, in writing, on a dated work order form, of any issues with equipment that may need repair, replacement, service, etc.
14. Maintains current required license necessary for job. Performs work according to local, state and federal code.
15. Documents all job tasks according to departmental policy, either on a work order form or in daily calendar with the following information: location of job (building, dept, entity, suite #, etc.), parts needed and order status of parts, date completed, name of staff person who completed job, total time to complete job.
16. Assures a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff is maintained. Work area is kept neat, clean and hazard free during job assignment and upon completion of job. Use of equipment is according to code and safety guidelines.
17. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
18. Demonstrates use of quality improvement in daily operations.
19. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
20. Uses work time efficiently, works in a positive manner, is a team worker. Does all work from start to finish with a "gold standard".
21. Takes responsibility for ensuring that all work outcomes satisfy the UMass Memorial Health System True North.
22. The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospitals and serve as a role model for CARES values.
23. Demonstrates excellent attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
24. Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers.
25. Communicates ideas effectively. Shares information and keeps others properly informed. Gives, and is open to useful feedback.
26. Adheres to the HealthAlliance Hospital Code of Conduct and Behavior Standards and dress code.
27. Complies with established environment of care/safety policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.
28. Maintains, and fosters, an organized, clean, safe work environment.
29. Actively contributes to the development and application of process improvements.
30. Maintains a collaborative, team relationship with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the group's achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment.
31. Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required or directed. Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to e mails on a regular basis.
32. Participates in unit based quality improvement initiatives.
33. Complies with required health, safety and HIPAA requirements.
34. Respects diverse views and approaches and contributes in maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. MA electrician license
2. High school diploma or equivalent required.
3. Education and training required to complete and obtain MA state electrical licensure.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. The ability to maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems.
2. Knowledge of Massachusetts state building and electrical codes.
3. Ability to read, write and speak English.
4. At least three years of experience working as licensed electrician.

Preferred:
1. Hospital experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.