Electrical and Low Voltage Technician

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Phoebehealth · Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

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Job Summary The Electrical and Low Voltage Wiring Technician installs, terminates, labels, tests, and troubleshoots low-voltage cabling and related infrastructure within an active hospital environment. This role supports critical clinical and facility systems (e.g., nurse call, access control, CCTV, fire alarm interfaces, paging, BAS/controls, Wi Fi, and structured cabling) and may assist with related electrical installation tasks within scope (e.g., device power supplies, pathways/supports, and coordination with licensed electricians) while maintaining strict safety, infection-control, and patient-privacy requirements. The technician coordinates work with Facilities, IT, Security, clinical stakeholders, and construction teams to minimize downtime and disruption to patient care.

Requirements

High School diploma. Required

Work Experience

One or more years' experience installing and terminating low-voltage cabling/systems in commercial or healthcare settings. Required

One or more years' experience structured cabling standards and best practices (TIA/EIA), labeling, and cable management. Required

One or more years' experience with electrical concepts relevant to low-voltage systems (e.g., power supplies/transformers, grounding/bonding, circuit identification) and ability to work safely around electrical systems. Required

One or more years' experience reading basic construction drawings and following written installation standards and work orders. Required

One or more years' experience using test equipment (tone/probe, multimeter, cable certifier); ability to interpret results. Required

One or more years' experience with applicable codes and requirements (e.g., NEC Article 725/800, firestopping, pathway/support rules) while also following hospital-specific standards. Required

One or more years' experience working in an active hospital, including infection-control coordination (ICRA) and after-hours cutovers. Preferred

One or more years Fiber optic splicing and testing experience (fusion splicing, OTDR/OLTS). Preferred

One or more years' experience with nurse call, access control, CCTV/VMS, paging/intercom, or BAS controls. Preferred

One or more years' experience installing pathways/supports (cable tray, conduit, innerduct) and coordinating electrical power drops with licensed electricians. Preferred

One or more years' experience with firestopping methods and documentation. Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

State Licensed Electrician or documented experience working under a licensed electrician on applicable tasks. Required

Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) Preferred

Manufacturer specific certifications (e.g., CommScope/Panduit/Leviton). Preferred

OSHA 10 (Construction) or equivalent safety training. Preferred

Essential Functions

Install, route, secure, and support low-voltage cabling (Cat6/6A, fiber, coax, multi-conductor) in ceilings, walls, racks, conduits, and cable tray per code and hospital standards.

Terminate and dress cables on patch panels, jacks, 66/110 blocks, fiber panels, and device endpoints; verify pinouts, polarity, and bend-radius requirements.

Install and service devices and pathways for hospital systems such as nurse call, access control, CCTV, intercom/paging, clock systems, BAS controls, and other ELV infrastructure (as assigned).

Perform testing and certification (e.g., Fluke/cable certifiers, OTDR/OLTS for fiber as applicable); document results and correct deficiencies.

Troubleshoot faults (opens, shorts, grounds, intermittent issues, PoE problems) and coordinate repairs to restore service with minimal downtime.

Assist with electrical installation tasks within role scope and facility policy, such as mounting backboards, racks, cabinets, and enclosures; installing innerduct, sleeves, and supports; and installing or replacing low-voltage power supplies/transformers.

Install surface raceway and related fittings; assist with pathway work

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