Electrician

Job summary

Performs scheduled and demand maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment within hospital facilities to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Installs, repairs, and monitors building electrical systems while coordinating with contractors and managing spare parts inventory.

Job details

Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $42.59 - $42.59 / hour Job Summary Curious to learn what it’s like to work here? Connect with us! We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits (eligibility based on employment status), including but not limited, to: Four weeks of vacation to start Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan Maternity top-up (eligibility requirements to qualify) 50% subsidy on Translink passes *Benefits Eligibility based on employment status To learn more about our Maintenance & Trades positions, read employee insights, and view current job vacancies, please visit this link to Facilities on our website: Facilities Maintenance and Journeyman Trades #LI-DNI Detailed Overview Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, performs a variety of functions with respect to scheduled and demand maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment throughout the hospital. Responsibilities Performs scheduled and demand maintenance on electrical installations and non-biomedical equipment under the department's jurisdiction such as electrical prime movers, switchgear, sterilizer controls, HVAC systems, Power Plant and other related equipment and ensures compliance with codes and safety regulations. Installs, modifies, renovates, replaces, repairs, maintains and monitors electrical circuitry of new and existing building installations and equipment under the department's jurisdiction such as power outlets, light fixtures, fire alarm system, nurse call system and communication systems. Assists in projects affecting the existing building, installations and equipment. Liaises with consultants and contractors, reviews drawings and specifications and assures that drawings and plans are updated when changes are made. Maintains and administers inventory and spare parts and tools and assures that sufficient parts are available for emergency operation of buildings, installations and equipment. Monitors electrical meters, and records consumption and power factor. Completes related reports and records as required. Assigns work tasks to Maintenance Workers and provides related training and orientation. Performs emergency removal of snow and ice from entrances, walkways and service driveways for safety of visitors and staff. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a Journeyman Electrician recognized by the Province of British Columbia. Two years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to deal with others effectively. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications. Ability to organize work. Ability to operate related equipment. About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor Protect yourself from recruitment and employment scams. We are aware of suspected fraudulent recruitment activity involving individuals impersonating Fraser Health recruiters or representatives. Fraser Health will never ask candidates or jobseekers for money, fees, gift cards or equipment purchases at any stage of the recruitment process. Learn more >

What you’ll do

Performs scheduled and demand maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment within hospital facilities to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Installs, repairs, and monitors building electrical systems while coordinating with contractors and managing spare parts inventory.

Requirements

Requires a Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a Journeyman Electrician recognized by the Province of British Columbia. Candidates must have at least two years of recent, related experience and the ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints.

Benefits

• Four weeks of vacation
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
• Defined municipal pension plan
• Maternity top-up
• 50% subsidy on Translink passes

Listed skills

• Inventory management · Preferred
• Technical Reporting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Electrical maintenance
• Mechanical equipment maintenance
• Switchgear maintenance
• HVAC systems
• Power plant equipment
• Electrical circuitry
• Fire alarm systems
• Nurse call systems
• Communication systems
• Blueprint reading
• Inventory management
• Technical reporting
• Work task assignment
• Safety regulations compliance
• Communication
• Curiosity
• HVAC
• Telecommunications
• Blueprinting
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Facility Repair And Maintenance
• Electronic Circuits
• Switchgear
• Sterilization
• Electric Meters

Job areas

• Trades
• Healthcare
• Engineering
• Electrician
• Building and Related Electricians
• Electricians

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