Electrician, Senior

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems across Duke Hospital facilities. The role involves working on hospital-critical equipment, reviewing tasks, and ensuring adherence to codes and standards.

On-site position requiring 4 years of related experience and schooling in electrical trades. The candidate will perform preventive maintenance, document activities, and collaborate with a team to support safe

Qualifications

• Experience or training in a hospital/healthcare setting preferred.
• Educational background normally equivalent to high school with coursework in electrical systems and codes.
• Four years of experience with schematics, conduit work, and electrical installation/repair.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment in hospital facilities including switches, panels, generators, and safety systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections per schedules; test and verify functionality.
• Diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions; test, adjust, and align power supplies, control panels, motors, and related devices.
• Complete work orders and related documentation; use computer software for maintenance tasks.
• Perform other duties incidental to the work described.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma/Trade training

Job description

Be You.

Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical appliances, systems, facilities, and related electronic controls and devices within Duke Hospital facilities in accordance with pertinent state and local electrical codes; make work assignments; review work of lower-level employees.

Work Arrangement

On-site

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES

Prefer experience in maintenance of electrical facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience/Training in a hospital and/or healthcare setting preferred.

Education/Training

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

Experience

Work requires 4 years of experience in working with basic schematics and drawings, bending and installing conduits, and the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, equipment and fixtures.

Or An Equivalent Combination Of Relevant Education And/Or Experience.

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Work Performed

• Maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment in hospital and medical facilities to include, but not limited to:
  • Electrical switches, outlets, panels, emergency generators, switchgear, sterilizers, OR equipment, intercoms, fire alarm and security access systems and devices.
• Perform periodic preventive maintenance on systems and equipment and inspect new wiring, systems and equipment in accordance with established schedules and procedures; test and examine systems and equipment to assess functional status and conformance with hospital standards and state, local and federal code and regulatory standards.
• 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.
• Complete required documentation to include, but not limited to, work order forms, inventory/order forms, and corrective/preventive maintenance documents;
  • Use computer software as applicable to electrical maintenance activities plus various employee training, payroll and compliance requirements.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

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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

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