Lead Electrician

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

Supervisory functions:

• Performs verbal counseling and disciplinary actions.
• Maintains supervisor's notes and helps with employee evaluations.
• Schedules work orders and participates in the hiring process.
• Routine preventative maintenance:
• Performs electrical safety checks of emergency generators, ATS switches, fire pumps and fire alarm systems.
• Takes initiative to locate, document and repair un-reported equipment/building discrepancies.
• Maintenance of riser diagrams:
• Maintains current riser diagrams of normal and emergency power distribution systems.
• Electrical safety checks:
• Performs electrical safety checks, repairing and installing emergency and normal power circuits.
• Enters supply rooms on nursing units as needed to perform necessary job functions.
• Refrains from manipulating or removing any intravenous fluids that are stored in the area.
• Maintenance repair and construction planning:
• Takes initiative to schedule work and set priorities as required to ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Acts as a contact person for vendors and contractors and ensures that the work done complies with the standards set forth by the organization.
• Reviews submitted plans and upgrades existing plans.
• Orders parts and materials for in-house repairs and renovations.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of experience in Electrical repairs and maintenance or related area.
• Experience in a clinical/hospital setting preferred.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Bachelor's Degree from an approved trade or vocational school with courses in blueprint reading, electricity, mathematics and physics or its equivalent in work experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification Name: Class C Electrician
• Required
• Issuer: State of Louisiana or City of New Orleans One Stop Permits & Licenses
• Licensure Specialty: Trade Licensure
• Entity:

• Certification Name: Class D Electrician
• Required
• Issuer: State of Louisiana or City of New Orleans One Stop Permits & Licenses
• Licensure Specialty: Trade Licensure
• Entity:

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read, interpret electrical prints and meters.
• Knowledge of the NEC electrical code and Life Safety Codes.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience working with Generator and ATS required.