Skilled Facilities Carpenter & Maintenance Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Durham (NC)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

32 hours ago

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Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Durham VA Health Care System, located in Durham, NC, seeks a qualified electrician to perform journeyman duties. Responsibilities include installation, repair, and testing of complex electrical systems as well as reading plans and diagrams.

Must comply with the National Electrical Code and operate from 4:00pm to 12 midnight, Monday through Friday. Work involves lifting heavy equipment, kneeling, and climbing, with responsibilities across lighting,

Qualifications

Experience or training demonstrating ability to perform journeyman electrician duties from installation to testing of electrical systems.
Ability to read and interpret building plans, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
Ability to plan layout and routing of complex electrical systems consistent with the National Electrical Code.

Responsibilities

Install, modify, repair, troubleshoot, maintain, and test electrical systems, circuits, equipment, and lighting fixtures.
Work from building plans and engineering drawings to lay out wiring and electrical installations.
Ensure safe operation of systems and compliance with the National Electrical Code.
Load and test systems, replace parts as needed, and troubleshoot complex electrical problems.
Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 4:00pm–12 midnight; lift heavy equipment and work in awkward positions as required.