Electrician

We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed – our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

This job maintains the total electrical distribution system throughout the company’s facilities. Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshoots, utilizing specialized test equipment and hand/power tools.

Education

Required – High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred – Additional degrees,  business training experience and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications

Work Experience
Required – 2 years in commercial or light industrial experience

Preferred – Experience in 480V to 4160 voltages

Certifications

Required – Electrical license

Other

Required – Trade school training in the electrical field.   Electrical license.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of NEC (National Electrical Code).
• Knowledge of the State, Parish, and the Southern Building Codes.
• Ability to and experience with proper use all power, hand tools and specialized equipment associated with the electrical trade.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to and experience with working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to and experience with reading, writing and understanding mechanical and electrical symbolisms to enable one to interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications and mechanical.
• Drawing skills in order to document electrical charges on existing prints for upgrading by CADD.
• Stress management skills.
• Ability to crawl, climb, bend, and lift 50 pounds without any restrictions.
• Ability to work indoors, outdoors, in restricted spaces amounting to static postures/positions which must be held for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work flexible schedule, such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, and take emergency calls.

Job Duties

• Maintains and repairs complex electrical systems.
• Performs Preventive Maintenance and Documentation.
• Researches and troubleshoots problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate Dependability and Adherence to the company’s Professional Appearance Policy.
• Other related duties as required.

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

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following:  Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. These protections extend to applicants and all employment related decisions. View the EEO is the Law poster and its supplement, as well as the pay transparency policy for more information. 

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