Electrician Licensed

At Novant Health, our Electricians help support remarkable patient care by maintaining safe, reliable electrical systems throughout our facilities. Their work ensures critical infrastructure operates efficiently and in compliance with life safety standards to protect patients, visitors, and team members.

Position includes participation in an on-call rotation, including weekend coverage during assigned rotations.

• Full-time, non-contracted position

• Steady, consistent schedule

• Promotional and career advancement opportunities

• Competitive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid time off that start on day one

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two-year vocational, technical, or trade education in an electrical field required, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A three-year electrical apprenticeship program may be accepted in lieu of technical/trade education.

Experience

• Minimum of five years of experience in commercial electrical distribution system installation and maintenance required.
• Equivalent experience in a related field combined with a three-year electrical apprenticeship may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare facility experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment operation and repair. 
• Proficiency with personal computers and common PC software applications. 

Licensure

• A city/county journeyman's card and/or an electrician's license from state of employment, required.
• Valid NC Drivers License

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull, bend, stretch, and perform medium to heavy physical work.
• Ability to kneel for extended periods.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Manual dexterity required to safely operate tools and equipment.
• Ability to hear and recognize changes in equipment and machine operation.
• Ability to work in noisy, fast-paced, and occasionally stressful environments.
• Ability to work extended shifts when needed.

• Perform advanced electrical maintenance and repair work to maintain the safe operation and service life of hospital facilities, utilities, and infrastructure.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial electrical distribution systems and related equipment.
• Maintain and service switchgear, motor control centers, emergency generators, transfer switches, and other critical electrical systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic equipment, including A/C equipment and associated controls.
• Apply life safety, electrical, and building codes to ensure compliance and safe operations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, technical manuals, and service documentation.
• Utilize electrical testing equipment and diagnostic tools to evaluate system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on electrical equipment, systems, and devices throughout the facility.
• Respond to urgent facility needs and participate in on-call rotations as required.
• Assist with emergency response activities, including facility evacuation and firefighting support when necessary.
• Support a safe work environment while working around electrical hazards, hazardous materials, infectious diseases, severe weather conditions, and other environmental risks common to healthcare facilities.
• Operate company vehicles as needed to perform assigned duties.