Job Description

Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We have an extraordinary opportunity for Primary Systems Electrician III at our Newark Campus. If you 're inspired to make a difference, we invite you to become a ChristianaCare caregiver!

We are seeking a Primary Systems Electrician III to operate, maintain, and repair primary electrical distribution systems and the associated normal and emergency equipment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on the power distribution systems, automatic transfer switches, outdoor gas circuit breakers, transmission feeders, amp guard starters, battery chargers, and alarms, protective relays, low case molded circuit breakers, generators, emergency switchgear, and capacitors.

Performs preventive maintenance on primary electrical systems.

Maintains and repairs Electrical portable and fixed components and systems in the hospital.

Troubleshoots problems on primary systems.

Installs new circuits and equipment.

Responds to emergency system breakdowns, power outages, and equipment failure.

Participate in Peak Management.

Maintains and repairs motor control systems.

Maintains and repairs the secondary side of the primary systems.

Oversee and coordinates construction activities and electrical maintenance work performed by outside contractors.

Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of four (4) years of trade school.
• Five (5) years of Journeyman Primary Electrician experience.
• 100 hours Primary Systems Electrical training.

Special Requirements:

• Journeyman Electrician certification.
• Completion of required Primary Systems Electrical training.

Hours: Varied Shifts - On call rotation

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements;

Knowledge of prescribed electrical procedures and methods governed by the National Electric Code.

Knowledge of primary electrical distribution systems.

Knowledge of fundamentals of electrical instrumentation.

Knowledge of CCHS policies and procedures.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in analytical thinking and mechanical problem solving.

Ability to solve electrical problems associated with electrical distribution systems.

Ability to operate drills, saws, electrical tools, pipe cutters, threaders, benders, electrical test equipment and power tools as necessary.

Ability to utilize vendor documentation for troubleshooting components.

Ability to handle emergency situations and react quickly and effectively.

Ability to read and work from blueprints and specifications.

Ability to effectively organize work assignments.

Physical demands:

Walking, lifting, bending, reaching, climbing and working in cramped locations.

Working conditions:

Exposure to chemical fumes, soot, dust, heat, noise, and danger of electric shock

ChristianaCare offers:

Incredible Work/Life benefits including medical/dental/ vision insurance coverage on your first day of employment, paid PTO, retirement plans, paid parental leave, annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more! Come join us at ChristianaCare!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

This position has a starting rate of $39.00 per hour, regardless of prior experience. After six months of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $43.75 per hour. After one year of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $48.51.This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

May 29, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visithttps://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/