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Electrician

  • Virginia Mason Medical Center
  • Seattle, Washington
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About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $56.88 - $56.88/hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2025-445885
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Facility Services
Hours/Pay Period
80
Weekly Schedule
Monday - Friday (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM)
Shift
Day
Remote
No
Category
Facilities

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Are you a Journeyman Electrician seeking to apply your expertise in a challenging and critical environment? Join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the uninterrupted performance and safety of our advanced electrical systems. We value your skill in maintaining cutting-edge infrastructure and adherence to the highest industry standards.

Your responsibilities will leverage a broad array of electrical competencies:

  • Full-Cycle Electrical Management: From new installations and alterations to repairs and maintenance, you'll work with diverse wiring systems, fixtures, conduit, lighting, switch panels, power plant controls, generators, and elevators – all while ensuring absolute compliance with National and State Electrical Codes and NESC.
  • Precision Diagnostics & Repair: Seamlessly identify and rectify intricate electrical power disruptions using advanced diagnostic tools. This includes testing, precise component repair/replacement, and rapid emergency interventions.
  • Strategic Preventative Maintenance: Proactively implement and oversee sophisticated preventative maintenance programs for critical equipment like variable-speed drives, motor control centers, and programmable controllers, ensuring peak operational efficiency.
  • Driving Modernization: Lead the charge in installing, modifying, and upgrading electrical systems, components, and associated equipment to maintain state-of-the-art infrastructure.
  • Multi-System Troubleshooting: Become the go-to expert for maintaining and repairing a wide range of electronic systems, including digital communications, fire alarms, CCTV, electronic security, intercoms, paging systems, pneumatic tubes, and complex motor controls.
  • Robust Power Distribution: Safely maintain, troubleshoot, and repair vital power distribution systems, from lighting and low-voltage switching to power panels, emergency generators, HVAC electricals, and automatic power transfer switches.
  • Informed Project Contribution: Analyze blueprints and specifications, provide accurate cost estimates for labor and materials, and offer expert recommendations for electrical projects.
  • Commitment to Safety: Uphold an unyielding commitment to safety, ensuring all work strictly adheres to industry best practices and regulatory compliance.
  • Resource Stewardship: Maintain and inspect hand and power tools to guarantee safe and efficient operation, coupled with vigilant management of electrical material supplies.

Job Requirements
  • Proven Experience: Demonstrated experience as a Journeyman Electrician, preferably in a hospital or critical infrastructure environment.
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of electrical systems, wiring, apparatus, and equipment for communication, lighting, heating, and power.
  • Code Compliance: In-depth knowledge of the National Electrical Code, State Electrical Codes, and National Electrical Safety Code.
  • Diagnostic Skills: Proficient in using voltage and amp meters, IFRA Red Cameras (infrared cameras), and other relevant testing equipment.
  • Blueprint & Specification Analysis: Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications accurately.
  • Troubleshooting Acumen: Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and repair complex electrical issues efficiently.
  • Safety-Minded: A strong commitment to safety standards and procedures.
  • Physical Demands: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks associated with electrical work.
  • Tool Maintenance: Proficiency in maintaining and repairing electrical hand and power tools.
  • Communication: Effective communication skills to collaborate with supervisors and other team members.



Licensure/Certification
• Possession of an active Washington State Journeyman Electrician license (Commercial 01) or equivalent per RCW 19.28.191.

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state. CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. Virginia Mason Medical Center, was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report.  CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the regions most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.

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