Zone Maintenance Mechanic- Duke Raleigh Full-Time

Duke University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Raleigh Hospital, a campus of Duke University Health System, seeks a Zone Maintenance Mechanic to perform repairs and routine maintenance on plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems across the Raleigh campus.

The role is full-time on the 1st shift with on-call responsibilities. You will assist journeyman craftsmen, conduct inspections, address minor malfunctions, and help maintain safe, reliable facilities critical to patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with coursework in skilled crafts or trades.
• 2 years of experience in electrical, plumbing, carpentry and air conditioning equipment.
• Ability to assist journeyman level trades and perform routine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor repairs and maintenance of plumbing, electrical, HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Inspect designated buildings and equipment and address minor malfunctions.
• Assist journeyman trades in major repairs and on-call duties as required.
• Operate lighting, steam systems, and monitor for leaks and efficiency.
• Coordinate with supervisors for urgent repairs and safety compliance.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with skilled crafts courses

Job description

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Zone Maintenance Mechanic- Duke Raleigh Full-Time

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 275489

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Raleigh, NC, US, 27609

Date: Oct 27, 2026

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

Job Summary

Perform minor repairs and maintenance and assist journeyman level craftsmen in the repair and maintenance of Medical Center plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration facilities and equipment.

Shift Schedule:

1st shift week days, On-call responsibility as needed

Work Performed

Conduct scheduled inspections of designated buildings and equipment; check and repair minor equipment malfunctions to include noisy bearings, broken belts, leaking faucets and pipes and blown fuses; make minor adjustments in equipment and temperature settings; clean or change filters; oil or grease motors. Monitor Medical Center emergency telephone; log all calls received; make minor repairs and corrections to plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration facilities and equipment as required; notify appropriate engineer, supervisor or foreman if immediate action is required. Assist journeyman level craftsmen in making major repairs in electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment as needed. Turn street lights, parking lot lights and flood lights on and off according to schedule; replace light bulbs as needed; turn steam on and off in steam heated buildings; check for steam and water leaks; start and stoplemson system according to schedule; repair and clean lines as necessary. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

N/A

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to a high school education with course work in skilled crafts or trades.

Experience

Work requires 2 years of experience to acquire basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry and air conditioning equipment. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

ELECTRICAL REPAIR HVAC REPAIR PLUMBING REPAIR HVAC MAINTENANCE

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.

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

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