Electrician Non-Licensed

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

PTO and retirement benefits

Stable non-contracted schedule

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Novant Health in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Non-Licensed Electrician to join our Plant Engineering Services team. You’ll perform advanced electrical work to keep hospital facilities safe, reliable, and operational for patients and staff.

The role offers a stable schedule, opportunities for skill growth, and benefits from day one; candidates need a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of trade school, plus three years' electrical distribution experience and healthcare exposure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of technical trade school; 4 years' related experience accepted in lieu.
• 3+ years in commercial electrical distribution installation/maintenance; 1+ year healthcare experience.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Respond to electrical maintenance and repair needs throughout the hospital.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minimize downtime.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment and systems.
• Ensure critical systems, including emergency power, remain ready 24/7.
• Coordinate work with Plant Engineering Services and hospital teams.
• Respond to urgent facility needs and support extended shifts as needed.

Skills

Electrical distribution

Troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school / technical program

Tools

Electrical testing devices

Job description

What We Offer

Join Novant Health as a Non-Licensed Electrician and become part of a Plant Engineering Services team responsible for keeping our facilities safe, reliable, and ready to support patient care.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced electrician who values teamwork, stability, and the opportunity to build a long-term career with Novant Health.

• Stable work environment with a consistent, non-contracted work schedule
• Opportunities to grow your skills and build a long-term career
• Meaningful work supporting a healthcare environment
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one
• PTO and retirement benefits

What You’ll Do

You’ll perform advanced electrical work to help keep our hospital facilities safe, reliable, and operational for patients and team members.

• Respond to electrical maintenance and repair needs throughout the hospital
• Perform preventive maintenance and make repairs to help minimize equipment downtime and disruptions to hospital operations.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment, systems, and devices.
• Help ensure critical electrical systems, including emergency power systems, remain ready to support a 24/7 healthcare environment.
• Partner with Plant Engineering Services and other hospital teams to safely coordinate work around patient care and daily operations.
• Respond to urgent facility needs and support extended shifts when necessary.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a dependable team player who takes pride in their work, works well with others, and is interested in building a long-term career with Novant Health.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• A minimum of one (1) year technical trade school, required. (Will accept minimum four (4) years' related experience in lieu of technical school).

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in commercial electrical distribution system installation and maintenance, required.
• Minimum one (1) year healthcare experience, required.

Licensure

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License, required.

Additional Skills

Required

• Knowledge of electrical, building, and life safety codes.
• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical distribution systems, including switchgear, motor control centers, emergency generators, and transfer switches.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and electronic equipment, including A/C equipment and related controls.
• Proficiency with electrical testing devices and the ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical service manuals.
• Ability to safely perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting, climbing ladders, working at heights and in confined spaces, and working around electrical and environmental hazards.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

200608