Duke Department of Population Health Sciences is hiring: Electrician in Durham

Overview

Electrician – Join Our Facilities Team! We are looking for a skilled Electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical appliances, systems, facilities, and related electronic controls and devices.

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Department: Medical Center

Date: Sep 30, 2025

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair electrical equipment and circuits such as wire, conduit, switches, outlets, junction boxes, transformers, motors, and generators in facilities such as washers, dryers, ranges, timing devices, steam and electric heating units, exhaust systems, smoke detectors, fire alarms, clock and bell systems, electrical surgical units, hypothermal units, humidifiers, suction machines, electrical beds, thermostats and electrical systems of furnaces and boilers.
• Isolate and correct malfunctions in equipment and circuits of a routine recurring nature; use voltmeter, ammeters, and circuit analyzers.
• Cut, thread, bend, and install conduit.
• Disassemble, clean, repair, and reassemble electrical motors and related equipment following established procedures.
• Test, maintain, and repair all emergency electrical equipment.
• Operate and maintain all projection equipment. Follow a predetermined schedule of preventive maintenance on equipment and circuits to check for proper operation, loose connections, overheating, leaking, insulation, arcing, deterioration, cleanliness, vibration, alignment, and lubrication.

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

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Training

Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to high school with course work in skilled crafts or trades and training in electrical systems, schematics and relevant national, state and local codes.

Experience

Work requires 2 years of technical experience in working with: schematics and drawings; bending and installing conduit; and the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, fixtures and equipment.

Or An Equivalent Combination Of Relevant Education And/Or Experience.

Departmental Preferences

Basic electrical wiring and construction, electrical certificate preferred.

Work Performed

Be You. This role is essential to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our Medical Center’s infrastructure through expert electrical work and problem-solving.

Benefits and Compensation

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/

Location and Market

Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

Equal Opportunity

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. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Information

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.

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