Electrician

Electrician

• Organization: Florida Panthers Hockey Club
• Department: Facilities / Engineering
• Reports To: Operations Manager
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Location: Baptist Health IcePlex & War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, FL — with occasional work at Amerant Bank Arena
• Schedule: Flexibility required for evenings, weekends, and holidays around the event schedule

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled, safety-focused Electrician to join the Engineering/Facilities team supporting the Baptist Health IcePlex and War Memorial Auditorium. This role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and equipment across the facility — including lighting, power distribution, ice plant and refrigeration electrical components, life-safety systems, and event/AV-related electrical support. This is a hands-on trade position supporting a fast-paced, event-driven sports and entertainment venue campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, panels, circuits, and equipment throughout the facility, including rinks, mechanical rooms, and public/back-of-house areas
• Support electrical needs of the ice plant and refrigeration system, coordinating with mechanical/engineering staff on compressor, pump, and control circuit issues
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on electrical distribution equipment, transformers, panels, breakers, and emergency/backup power systems
• Diagnose and resolve lighting outages and issues across rinks, arenas, parking areas, and building exteriors
• Respond to electrical service calls and urgent repair needs ahead of and during public skating, hockey programs, concerts, and other events
• Install and maintain wiring and power for event-specific needs, including temporary power, AV, and production equipment
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and specifications
• Ensure all work complies with the National Electrical Code (NEC), OSHA, and local/state electrical and building codes
• Maintain accurate records of electrical repairs, panel schedules, and equipment maintenance history
• Coordinate with outside electrical contractors and vendors as needed on larger projects or permitted work
• Assist other facilities/engineering staff with general maintenance tasks during non-electrical periods as directed
• Maintain tools, meters, and equipment in safe, calibrated working condition

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a licensed or journeyman-level electrician; commercial, industrial, or venue/facilities experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local electrical/building codes
• Experience with power distribution, motor controls, lighting systems, and low-voltage/life-safety circuits
• Familiarity with ice rink, refrigeration, or industrial mechanical electrical systems a plus
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, or aerial lifts
• Ability to read electrical schematics, panel schedules, and safety data sheets (SDS)
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to safety
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays around the event schedule
• Physical ability to stand, climb, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Valid state electrician license/certification required (or ability to obtain per state/local requirements)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to pass a background check

Work Environment

Fast-paced venue environment with a rotating schedule tied to public skate sessions, hockey programs, concerts, and other live events. Exposure to cold temperatures (rink areas), heights, confined mechanical spaces, and varying conditions across interior/exterior work locations.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position. Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed around the event schedule.