ELECTRICIAN

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components: patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

UM Hospitals Construction Services is seeking an experienced electrician to join our internal construction delivery team. This team is responsible for the construction, renovation, and improvement projects across the health system, including work in clinics, operating rooms, patient care areas, offices, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities*

• Read and interpret construction drawings, diagrams, sketches, circuit diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Survey job sites to assess work scope, prepare material take-offs and estimates for electrical jobs.
• Perform routine and complex electrical work including the installation of electrical raceway, wiring, fixtures, and equipment.
• Fabricate and install control and distribution apparatus including switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels.
• Cut, thread, bend, and route conduit and pull wire.
• Test continuity of electrical circuits in installed or repaired equipment using electrical measuring instruments.
• Analyze malfunctions of electrical equipment using ammeter, voltmeter, ohmmeter, drawings, and visual inspections.
• Cut or bore through walls, ceilings, or partitions.
• Use of power and hand tools. Frequent lifting and bending required with the execution of daily work duties.
• Ensure electrical installations meet appropriate codes and university and industry standards.
• Comply with applicable safety standards.

Required Qualifications*

• State of Michigan Journeyman or Master's Electrical license.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Considerable knowledge of the equipment, methods and materials involved in electrical work.
• Reasonable computer skills; must be able to use a computer tablet & desktop for such tasks as time entry, work assignments, email, reporting on job status and others.
• Ability to work from ladders and scaffolding.
• Must be able to fulfill the requirements necessary to drive a university vehicle.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience in health care facilities.
• Completion of an electrician's apprenticeship program.
• 5 years of hospital construction and renovation work 
• Willingness to work overtime and to adjust working hours to meet project requirements           
• Knowledge of Microsoft products, tablet technology and computers.
• Ability to do online research
• Experience working with a computerized work order system. 
• Proven ability to provide professional customer service.
• Ability to make and keep commitments.
• -Exceptional written, electronic, and verbal communication.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

This position will be providing services in University of Michigan facilities throughout the Health Care System, schedule is Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:15pm.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the U-M Skilled Trades Union, Inc., which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.