Electrician, Senior

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,307 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Duke University is seeking a skilled electrician to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems across Duke Clinics and surrounding facilities. You will guide and review work, and help train lower-level staff as needed.

On-site role requiring familiarity with state and local codes, with a focus on safety and preventive maintenance. Duke emphasizes comprehensive benefits and professional growth within a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with trades training in electrical systems.
• 4 years of experience in maintaining and repairing electrical systems and equipment.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment in Duke facilities including switches, outlets, panels, generators, switchgear, sterilizers, fire alarm and security systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspect wiring, systems, and equipment per schedules and procedures; test status against codes and standards.
• Diagnose and correct malfunctions; test, adjust, synchronize, and align AC/DC power supplies, panels, motors, and relays.
• Apply safety precautions per regulations; use PPE and follow hazard communication and lifting procedures.
• Document work orders, inventory, and maintenance activities using applicable software.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma with trades training in electrical systems

Tools

Electrical schematics

Job description

Be You.

Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical appliances, systems, facilities, and related electronic controls and devices within Duke Clinics and Duke outlying buildings in accordance with pertinent state and local electrical codes; give guidance to and review the work of lower-level employees; assist in training new personnel.

Work Arrangement

– On-site

Departmental Preferences

Prefer experience in maintenance of electrical facilities.

Experience/Training in a healthcare setting preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

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, and maintenance and repair of electrical systems, equipment and fixtures.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Be Bold.

Work Performed

• Maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment in Duke facilities to include, but not limited to, electrical switches, outlets, panels, emergency generators, switchgear, sterilizers, 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 Duke 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.
• Apply safety precaution pertaining to: Safety regulations and procedures; chemical safety, hazard communication program; personal protective equipment; lifting procedures, back injury prevention; flammable storage; fire extinguisher training.
• 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.

Anticipated Pay Range

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $21.62 to USD $35.75. 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]).

Nearest Major Market: Durham Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo.