Hospital Electrical Systems Technician

UNC Health Care; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 34,412 - 49,469; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Raleigh, NC seeks a skilled journeyman electrician for the Rex Facilities Main Hospital. You will maintain and expand hospital electrical systems, including standby generators, wiring, and distribution equipment.

The role requires leadership in the Electrical Shop and strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards. You will perform regular inspections, updates to drawings, and documentation while mentoring staff and ensuring reliable power across hospital buildings.

Qualifications

• Four years of progressive experience in maintenance and installation of electrical systems in institutional buildings.
• Journeyman electrician with licensure (NC Driver’s license preferred).
• Ability to lead maintenance teams and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Expand the electrical system to serve new equipment, install circuits, protective devices, wiring, transformers and switches per NFPA codes.
• Install and maintain hospital electrical systems, standby generation, and on-site equipment per hospital policies for safety and comfort of patients, staff and visitors.
• Provide lead worker duties and technical leadership for the Electrical Shop, plan schedules, evaluate performance and train staff in safety and electrical work habits.
• Update electrical drawings and maintenance records in compliance with policies and regulations; inspect completed work for accuracy.
• Test electrical circuitry, isolated power systems, surgical lighting, standby generators and switches to ensure operating integrity and safety.
• Perform maintenance, troubleshoot problems, select replacements and keep surgical lighting and power supply systems operational.
• Repair or replace defective electrical equipment to restore service across hospital buildings.
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Skills

Journeyman electrician

Electrical maintenance

Team leadership

Job description

UNC Health Care in Raleigh, NC seeks a skilled journeyman electrician for the Rex Facilities Main Hospital. You will maintain and expand hospital electrical systems, including standby generators, wiring, and distribution equipment.

The role requires leadership in the Electrical Shop and strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards. You will perform regular inspections, updates to drawings, and documentation while mentoring staff and ensuring reliable power across hospital buildings.