Job Description

The Journeyman Electrician is responsible for the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of electrical systems across the organization’s facilities. This role serves as the organization’s electrical subject-matter expert, ensuring compliance with OSHA and healthcare regulations and safety standards. Provides direction and oversight to the electrician helper and maintenance technicians performing basic electrical work. The duties include:

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems across all CareSouth Carolina facilities
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues with a focus on minimizing disruption to patient care and operations
• Provide technical direction, oversight, and coaching to the electrician helper and maintenance technicians performing minor electrical work
• Review and verify work to ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, Joint Commission, and other applicable healthcare standards
• Support and maintain life safety systems, emergency power systems, and critical infrastructure
• Coordinate and prioritize electrical work across all CareSouth Carolina locations, responding to urgent and after-hours needs as required
• Partner with facilities leadership to plan preventative maintenance, upgrades, and capital improvements
• Maintain accurate documentation for compliance, inspections, and audits
• Identify risks to patient and staff safety and proactively recommend corrective actions
• Completes required training and maintains compliance with organizational learning and policy systems (e.g., Relias, PowerDMS)
• Willingly assists with other duties as requested.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, and equipment in commercial or healthcare environments
• Proficiency in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electrical issues independently
• Thorough understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and ability to apply it in real-world situations
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams
• Ability to lead, guide, and provide oversight to maintenance technicians performing basic electrical work
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions in time-sensitive or high-impact situations
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate work across multiple facilities with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of life safety systems, emergency power, and backup systems
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation for work performed, inspections, and compliance requirements
• Effective communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical issues to non-technical staff
• Commitment to safety practices and infection control standards in healthcare environments
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Education and Experience

Required:

• Journeyman Electrician certification (municipal or equivalent), or completion of a formal electrical apprenticeship
• Minimum five (5) years of commercial electrical experience
• Strong working knowledge of NEC

Preferred:

• Licensed as an Electrical Contractor in South Carolina
• Experience in healthcare or regulated facilities
• Technical training in electrical systems
• Familiarity with NFPA 99

Location

This position’s base location is Hartsville, but the position requires working at all CareSouth Carolina locations. A company vehicle is provided.

Hours

Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

CareSouth Carolina is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, without regard to race, color, age, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.