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Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Come join the Engineering team at Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England! We are a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family, bringing compassionate care to our communities.
Position Purpose:
Performs a variety of duties in and around the buildings of the Hospital complex in an effort to repair, maintain and install electrical systems in accordance with codes and Hospital priorities.
What you will do:
- Installs, operates, maintains and repairs all Hospital electrical systems and equipment.
- Maintains, repairs, and installs new electrical equipment according to NFPA, NEC and local electrical codes.
- Performs electrical construction and/or maintenance work in accordance with national, state and local codes on single and three phase electrical equipment/systems.
- Demonstrates the ability to examine and test elements of systems such as distribution panels, controls, circuit breakers and motors to locate obvious faults such as blown fuses, short circuits, broken wires, loose connections and worn brushes.
- Diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, and tests electrical circuits and equipment as necessary.
- Competently isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment using test equipment such as an amp meter, ohmmeter, voltmeter, test lamp, etc.
- Demonstrates the ability to work from wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
- Performs required preventive maintenance (PM) as necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Successful completion of a 4-year electrical apprenticeship program is required.
- Minimum of 5 years electrician experience is required. Healthcare facility setting experience is preferred.
- Current Journeyperson Electrical License in the state of employment is required.
- Requires the ability to read and understand electrical system prints related to the facility. Must be able to read, write and speak English.
Physical and Mental Effort:
- Must be able to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently. Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.
- Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.
- Must be able to perform repetitive motions for prolonged periods of time such as standing, stooping, reaching, kneeling, climbing, sitting, and hand motions.
- Must be able to pull/push/lift objects more than 20 lbs. repeatedly.
- Must take proper safety precautions when working around equipment and electrical systems.
- May be constantly exposed to electrical hazards.
- May be exposed to weather elements when working outside such as heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.
- Must be willing and able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as eye protection, ear protection, gloves, boots, masks, etc.
Position Highlights and Benefits
- Full-Time, 40 Hours- Day Shift
- Our Mission and Core Values
- Career growth and advancement potential
- Award-winning Patient Access Department
Ministry/Facility Information
Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Come join the Engineering team at Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England! We are a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family, bringing compassionate care to our communities.
Position Purpose:
Performs a variety of duties in and around the buildings of the Hospital complex in an effort to repair, maintain and install electrical systems in accordance with codes and Hospital priorities.
What you will do:
- Installs, operates, maintains and repairs all Hospital electrical systems and equipment.
- Maintains, repairs, and installs new electrical equipment according to NFPA, NEC and local electrical codes.
- Performs electrical construction and/or maintenance work in accordance with national, state and local codes on single and three phase electrical equipment/systems.
- Demonstrates the ability to examine and test elements of systems such as distribution panels, controls, circuit breakers and motors to locate obvious faults such as blown fuses, short circuits, broken wires, loose connections and worn brushes.
- Diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, and tests electrical circuits and equipment as necessary.
- Competently isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment using test equipment such as an amp meter, ohmmeter, voltmeter, test lamp, etc.
- Demonstrates the ability to work from wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
- Performs required preventive maintenance (PM) as necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Successful completion of a 4-year electrical apprenticeship program is required.
- Minimum of 5 years electrician experience is required. Healthcare facility setting experience is preferred.
- Current Journeyperson Electrical License in the state of employment is required.
- Requires the ability to read and understand electrical system prints related to the facility. Must be able to read, write and speak English.
Physical and Mental Effort:
- Must be able to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently. Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.
- Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.
- Must be able to perform repetitive motions for prolonged periods of time such as standing, stooping, reaching, kneeling, climbing, sitting, and hand motions.
- Must be able to pull/push/lift objects more than 20 lbs. repeatedly.
- Must take proper safety precautions when working around equipment and electrical systems.
- May be constantly exposed to electrical hazards.
- May be exposed to weather elements when working outside such as heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.
- Must be willing and able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as eye protection, ear protection, gloves, boots, masks, etc.
Position Highlights and Benefits
- Full-Time, 40 Hours- Day Shift
- Our Mission and Core Values
- Career growth and advancement potential
- Award-winning Patient Access Department
Ministry/Facility Information
Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Electrician
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your electrician role to demand a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Roles framed as 'electrical engineer' or 'electrical systems specialist' clear this bar more reliably than generic 'electrician' titles on the petition.
Check the LCA for your exact work location
Your employer files a separate LCA for every worksite where you'll work. If you move between job sites across counties or states, each location needs its own prevailing wage determination. Confirm this before signing an offer.
Search LCA data before targeting employers
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with active H-1B LCA filings in electrical trades. This filters out companies that say they'll sponsor but have no DOL filing history, saving weeks of outreach to dead ends.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
DOL sets prevailing wages by occupation code and metro area. Pull the wage level for your specific role and location using OFLC Wage Search before your offer negotiation so you know the floor your employer is legally required to meet.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
Standard H-1B adjudication can run three to six months. If your employer needs you on-site by a specific project start date, ask them to file Form I-907 for premium processing, which returns a decision within 15 business days.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated before applying
A foreign electrical engineering degree needs a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before your employer can include it in the H-1B petition. Without it, USCIS may issue an RFE that delays approval by months.
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Find Electrician JobsElectrician H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Do electrician jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Standard journeyman electrician roles typically don't qualify because they don't require a specific bachelor's degree. H-1B eligibility improves significantly when the position is titled and structured as an electrical engineer, electrical project manager, or electrical systems specialist role that requires a degree in electrical engineering. The framing of the job description and the employer's internal classification both matter to USCIS.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for electrician or electrical engineering roles?
Utilities, large commercial electrical contractors, industrial facilities, and engineering firms are the most consistent H-1B sponsors in electrical trades. You can search employers with verified LCA filing history in electrical occupations on Migrate Mate, which pulls directly from DOL disclosure data so you're targeting companies that have actually filed, not just companies that claim they will.
What SOC code does USCIS use for electrical roles on the H-1B?
Most H-1B petitions for electrical work are filed under SOC 17-2071, Electrical Engineers. Some employers use 17-2072 for electronics engineers or 49-2111 for electricians, though the latter rarely meets specialty occupation standards. The SOC code drives the prevailing wage requirement, so it directly affects the salary floor your employer must offer. You can verify the occupation details using O*NET.
Can my H-1B employer move me between job sites?
Yes, but your employer must file an amended LCA with DOL before you begin work at any new location not covered by the original filing. Short-term placements under 60 workdays in a rolling year at a new location can qualify for a short-term placement exception, but your employer must still post the LCA notice at each site and pay at least the local prevailing wage.
How long does H-1B sponsorship take for an electrical engineering role?
The DOL LCA certification typically takes seven business days. After that, USCIS standard processing for Form I-129 runs three to six months. Premium processing cuts USCIS adjudication to 15 business days for an additional fee. The full timeline from offer letter to approved status is usually four to seven months under standard processing, or six to eight weeks with premium processing.
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