Description

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 Ochsner'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. Experience with and the ability to properly use all power, hand tools and specialized equipment associated with the electrical trade. Experience working with minimal supervision. Experience with reading, writing and understanding mechanical and electrical symbolisms to enable one to interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications and mechanical.

Certifications

Preferred - Electrical license necessary after 6 months of hire

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
• Self directed
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Drawing skills in order to document electrical charges on existing prints for upgrading by CADD
• Stress management skills

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 Ochsner Clinic Foundation Professional Appearance Policy.

Ochsner 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.

üPhysical 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.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.