Maintenance Foreman

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Duke University as a Supervisor overseeing maintenance at the Medical Center. Your leadership will ensure a high-performing environment supporting critical healthcare services. Ideal candidates will have extensive electrical maintenance experience, supervisory skills, and a commitment to safety and excellence in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental care programs

Generous retirement benefits

Wide array of family-friendly programs

Qualifications

• Six (6) to eight (8) years of experience preferred in electrical maintenance.
• Valid NC electrical license required.
• Knowledge of various safety regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in maintenance and repair activities.
• Plan and schedule work assignments and monitor performance.
• Conduct periodic inspections of facilities and equipment.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate Degree in a related field

Electrical Technology certificate/degree

Job description

Be You.

Take the lead in maintaining and repairing the vital infrastructure of Duke University Medical Center and Duke Clinic!

As a Supervisor, you’ll oversee and actively participate in the upkeep of buildings, systems, and essential equipment—ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-performing environment that supports world-class healthcare and research.

Work Arrangement – On-Site

Anticipated Pay Range - Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $ 28.31 to USD $44.93. 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 w ell 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/

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Training - High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

An Associate Degree is preferred.

Experience – Six (6) to eight (8) years of experience required as an Electrician or Maintenance Electrician experience is preferred.

Supervisory skills and experience are required .

Certificate, License, Registrations –

Valid N.C. driver’s license and a driving history acceptable under the guidelines of the Safe Driving Policy required .

Candidates must have a valid NC electrical license, it is required .

Electrical Technology certificate/degree or acceptable training is required for this position.

Be Bold.

• Supervise and participate in corrective maintenance, preventative maintenance and repair activities within assigned areas of the Engineering & Operations Electric Shop. Work effectively in a team environment with constant communication and collaboration with other Supervisors and Management.
• Plan and schedule work for the group ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing, space, equipment and supplies for adequate performance of duties. Continually monitor and manage assets, corrective maintenance and preventative maintenance within the CMMS program. Run reports to ensure work is being completed in a timely manner. Communicate work load on a regular basis with the Manager.
• Establish, maintain and update the preventive maintenance program within assigned area of responsibility. Responsible for the compliance and documentation of assigned electrical systems.
• Conduct periodic inspections of buildings and equipment to determine repair needs; establish and maintain liaison with customers within assigned areas regarding maintenance requirements to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local codes; direct and follow-up any required rework or modifications.
• Ensure that employees are properly trained to perform duties; ensure a safe work environment; ensure compliance with the Medical Center, NFPA, OSHA and The Joint Commission safety regulations.
• Advise management of general condition of facilities and equipment and any unusual problems or concerns that may arise; make recommendations for improvements or upgrades of facilities for budget planning.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of maintenance and repair records to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and codes.
• Supervise various personnel actions including, but not limited to, scheduling, training, hiring, promotions, performance evaluations, corrective action, and termination.
• Prepare reports and analyses setting forth progress, trends and appropriate recommendations.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS

• Must have knowledge of The Joint Commission, CMS, DFS, OSHA, State and Local Codes, and NFPA standards; good communication and leadership skills required. Supervisory skills are required.
• Must have working knowledge of the NEC (National Electrical Code) and NFPA70E Electrical Safety. The Electrical Foreman will be expected to stay current with these codes and compliance for Healthcare Facilities.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to handle customer complaints respectively.
• Communicates and follows up with customers on requests and work performed by E&O. Goes the extra mile to engage with the customer.
• Must be proficient with computer skills and knowledge of various programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Knowledge of card access management systems is desired.

HOURS

• The Supervisor position is primarily first shift Monday–Friday but will be expected to work after-hours and weekends as necessary. Answering phone calls and providing support after-hours, weekends and holidays is required.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written, with employees, management and customers.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond appropriately in routine and emergency situations.
• Must respect the privacy of patients and maintain the confidentiality of any patient information related to their treatment.
• Ability to complete daily records, logs, time sheets, and required reports.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and antis and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders and is routinely required to climb stairs.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk or electrical shock. Because of these potential exposures, the employee is required to attend all related safety training sessions and follow/comply with all appropriate safety guidelines.
• The noise level is moderate.

Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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.

Choose Duke.

Do you want to join a mission-driven team, where your leadership in maintenance and repair directly supports world-class patient care and groundbreaking research? This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting difference in a dynamic, respected institution while growing your career in a collaborative and supportive environment.

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 onthe 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 provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.