Electrician

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visit friendship.us for more information.

Friendship is looking for a Full-Time Electrician to join our Friendship North team, located in Roanoke, VA. The Electrician is responsible for routine maintenance as well as troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems and facility devices. The Electrician will also assist with other facility maintenance functions throughout the campus.

Pay Rate:

• $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Shifts Available:

• 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, weekends and holidays as needed

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Prepares reports and maintains records of time and materials used to complete work assignments
• Service equipment, consistently paying attention to pertinent details and thereby minimizing the amount of work to be redone and also reducing the amount of equipment repair work
• Demonstrate working knowledge of latest equipment and replacement parts
• Adhere to Friendship’s guidelines when purchasing needed materials and supplies
• Repairs equipment within a reasonable time frame to ensure safety and comfort of occupants
• Immediately report all breakdowns of major equipment to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Develop and maintain current knowledge of building systems (Generators, transformers, electrical systems, etc.)
• Identify problems in the electrical systems to ensure early detection and possible avoidance of breakdowns
• Work harmoniously with building occupants to ensure their safety and comfort
• Use all the safety equipment/clothing/shoes required in the performance of work assignments; consistently observes and practices safety standards in accordance with OSHA
• Available for 24 hour emergency calls/inclement weather; required to be on 24 hour call one week at a time on a rotating schedule
• Maintain a professional and courteous manner while performing duties around the facility
• Monitor inventory of supplies on had to avoid a slowdown in productivity
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.

Qualifications:

• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 75 pounds
• Must be able to work in tight spaces, a variety of indoor and outdoor weather conditions and use equipment such as ladders and/or scaffolding
• Sound understanding of handling and using electrical repair tools and equipment
• Be able to follow written and oral instructions

Benefits for Full Time Positions:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)

Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.