Electrician Job at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland
Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, United States, 97204
Department Overview
The OHSU Electrician provides skilled, journey-level technical support for periodic testing, corrective maintenance, minor modifications and updates of the OHSU electrical infrastructure. Typical duties include performing system maintenance and repairs, performing simulated electrical outage testing, providingelectrical support for equipment maintenance and documenting results. The position is also responsible forsupporting various other electronic systems such as power metering, fire alarms, specialized equipment alarms,power plant operations, and engine-driven generators. The work will be performed in all OHSU owned anddesignated leased buildings both on and off the Marquam Hill campus. This position reports to the Utilitiesand Energy Manager.
Function/Duties of Position
Perform preventative maintenance on electrical infrastructure systems.Conduct periodic testing of EPSS (emergency power supply systems)battery backup lighting, , and lighting inverter systems documenting resultsof all testing. Replace batteries, lamps, lamp holders, and ballasts as neededkeeping accurate records of maintenance and corrective work done to thesesystems. Program, maintain, and repair, mechanical and electronic lightingcontrols.
Perform system diagnostics, troubleshooting, corrective repairs, andnecessary modifications of the electrical infrastructure systems and relatedcomponents. Provide documentation of the work performed as required byinternal policies and regulatory agencies.
- Maintain Lighting control systems for interior and exterior lighting in patient room, research labs, conference rooms, class rooms, and public spaces.
- Respond to Campus electrical emergencies
Required Qualifications
Possession of one of the following Oregon or state’s with reciprocal agreement Electrician's Licenses appropriate to the work to be performed:
- General Supervising Electrician License
- General Journeyman Electrician License
- Limited Journey Manufacturing Plant License
- Limited Supervising Manufacturing Plant License
Preferred Qualifications
Working conditions for this position may include any of the following; Working outside in inclementweather, environments containing dust, odor, high levels of noise, high temperatures, and exposure to dirt,biological, chemical, or radiological hazards. In addition, you may be required to crawl into small, crampedspaces, work from ladders, scaffolds, or other above ground locations including high, sloping roofs, workingaround moving machinery and in confined spaces.