Electrical and Low Voltage Technician

Electrical and Low Voltage Technician

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Albany, GA

* Job Number: 34233 * Location: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital * Address: 417 W 3rd Ave Albany, GA * Postal Code: 31701 * Shift: Days (United States of America) * Job Type: Full time ### Electrical and Low Voltage Technician

Location

Albany, GA Job ID: 34233 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.

Qualifications

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* High School diploma. Required

Work Experience

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• 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

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• 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

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* 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 such as pulling in existing conduit and supporting conduit/cable tray work under direction of Facilities or licensed electricians (as required by jurisdiction). * Support device power needs by installing receptacles or circuit extensions only when permitted by licensing and policy; otherwise coordinate power work with licensed electricians and verify device power/UPS requirements. * Verify grounding and bonding continuity for racks, cabinets, and shielded cable systems; coordinate corrective actions when deficiencies are found. * Assist with cutovers and outages by following approved downtime procedures, coordinating with clinical staff, and documenting system impairments/restorations. * Label cables, ports, circuits (when applicable), and equipment consistently; update as-builts, cable schedules, and work order notes. * Read and interpret drawings, riser diagrams, floor plans, and specifications; identify conflicts and propose routing solutions. * Maintain infection-control practices (ICRA) including containment barriers, negative air coordination (as required), cleaning of work areas, and proper waste disposal. * Work safely in patient-care and sensitive areas (ORs, ICUs, imaging, labs), coordinating access, escorts, noise restrictions, and after-hours windows. * Follow safe work practices including lockout/tagout coordination (as applicable), ladder/lift safety, and PPE requirements; maintain a clean, organized job site and protect occupied spaces. * Comply with hospital safety, security, and privacy requirements including badging, background checks, and HIPAA-aware conduct. * Coordinate with electricians, network/telecom teams, vendors, and general contractors; communicate status, risks, and completion timelines. Apply Other Opportunities -----------------------

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