Electrician – Facility Electrical Maintenance

About the role

Join Ochsner’s facilities team to maintain and troubleshoot the total electrical distribution system across its healthcare campuses. This position focuses on preventive maintenance, repairs, and documentation of complex electrical systems.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and repair complex electrical systems throughout the facilities.
• Perform preventive maintenance, document work, and troubleshoot electrical issues using specialized test equipment.
• Research problems, respond to emergency calls, and support flexible scheduling including nights and weekends.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade school training in the electrical field.
• At least 2 years of commercial or light‑industrial electrical experience.
• Electrical license and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability to crawl, climb, bend and lift up to 50 lb, and work in confined spaces.

Required skills

• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local building codes.
• Experience with 480 V to 4160 V systems.
• Proficiency with power tools, hand tools, and specialized electrical testing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and mechanical/electrical symbols; documentation using CADD.