Electrician, Senior

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental care

Retirement benefits

Family-friendly programs

Cultural programs

Job summary

Duke University in Durham is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems across Duke Medicine facilities. You will read blueprints, follow codes, and ensure safety procedures are observed.

The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting of switchgear and power circuits, and assisting in training new staff. Strong knowledge of electrical systems and safety compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Educational background equivalent to high school with electrical trades training.
• Course work in electrical systems, schematics, and codes.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair electrical appliances and equipment in Duke Medicine facilities.
• Lay out, install wiring in Duke buildings per blueprints and codes.
• Follow safety regulations and PPE protocols.
• Perform preventive maintenance and switchgear troubleshooting.
• Diagnose electrical malfunctions and adjust power systems.
• Make work assignments and assist in training new personnel.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Training others

Education

High school diploma

Electrical training courses

Job description

Be You.

Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits, appliances, systems, facilities, and related electrical controls and devices. Assist in the training of new personnel.

Education/Training

What You'll Bring.

Work requires educational background normally equivalent to a high school education with course work in skilled crafts or trades training in electrical systems, schematics and relevant national, state and local codes.

Experience

Work requires four to six years in electrical construction or electrical maintenance.

What You’ll Do.

• Install, maintain and repair electrical appliances and equipment such as incubators, autoclaves, centrifuges, tube systems, washers, dryers, compressors, generators, pumps, lighting equipment, carrier systems, timing devices, steam and electric heating units, exhaust systems, smoke detectors, fire alarms, electrical surgical units, hypothermal units, humidifiers, suction machines, electrical beds, thermostats, and electrical systems of furnaces and boilers.
• Lay out, assemble and install wiring in Duke Medicine buildings in accordance with blueprints specifications, established practices and pertinent state and local electrical codes.
• Apply safety precaution pertaining to: Safety regulations and procedures; chemical safety, hazard communication program; personal protective equipment; lifting procedures, back injury prevention; flammable storage, housekeeping; fire extinguisher training.
• Follow a predetermined schedule of preventive maintenance. Perform periodic switchgear maintenance of relays and control switches; troubleshoot switchgear circuits and control switches; replace circuit components (instrument meters, surge protectors, relays, control switches).
• Diagnose and correct electrical systems and equipment malfunctions; test, adjust, sequence, synchronize and align such systems and equipment as AC and DC power supplies, main power control panels, motors, generators, circuit breakers and relay panels.
• Calculate power requirements for electrical systems (conductors, protective devices, physical protection). Determine methods and sequence of operations required to locate, design, install, test, repair, and modify electrical systems and equipment by interpreting blueprints, wiring and schematic diagrams and following technical, verbal or written instructions.
• Make work assignments; assist in the training of new personnel.

Choose Duke.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $22.05 to USD $36.47. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: [e-mail]; phone: [phone]).