Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

To perform complex electrical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, fixtures and wiring.

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.

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?

Responsibilities*

Fabricate and install control and distribution apparatus, including switches, relays and circuit breakers/panels.  Connect conductors to lighting fixtures and power equipment using various hand tools. Cut and thread/fit and bend/route conduit runs or risers. Dismantle and troubleshoot/repair equipment which could include replacing defective conductors, motor brushes, condensers, and defective fuses. Test/troubleshoot continuity of electrical circuits within installed or repaired equipment using an amp meter/voltmeter/ohmmeter or the ability to use specific electrical drawings/prints for visual inspection. Perform preventive maintenance activities, including periodic visual inspections, cleaning, tightening/securing loose connections. Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, circuit diagrams and job specifications. Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended. Install and operate public address equipment and temporary lines for electrical services.

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Licensure & Certification

State of Michigan Journeyman or Master's Electrical license

Work Schedule

* Tuesday through Saturday, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm (afternoon shift)

Please note:  This position may need to work on-call and overtime to respond to afterhours emergencies.

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.

Additional Information

Hospital Maintenance seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.

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 Report 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/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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