Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Performs skilled work in the general and specific operation, installation, repair and maintenance of hospital electrical systems, equipment and devices installed throughout hospital buildings, facilities. Responsibilities: 1. Expand the existing electrical system as necessary to serve additional electrical equipment or devices and install devices such as circuits, protective devises, wire and cable, and transformers and switches, in accordance with and to meet the state and National Electrical Code, especially NFPA 99, 101 and 110. 2. Install and maintain the electrical systems, equipment, devices, and standby generation installed in or provided for all UNC Hospitals buildings and facilities on site to comply with hospital maintenance policies and for the safety and comfort of patients, staff and visitors 3. May provide lead worker duties and technical leadership for Preventative Maintenance Employees designated in the Electrical Shop. Establishes work schedules and plans and evaluates performance for assigned employees. Ensures that each employee assigned is fully competent in necessary work skills. Conducts training on safety and electrical work habits for all employees 4. May update electrical system drawings, documents monthly PMs, maintains electrical department documentation and records in compliance with hospital policies, JCAHO and state requirements. Maintains detailed electrical maintenance records to document compliance with regulations. Inspects completed work for accuracy and compliance with all regulations corrects or reports deficiencies to departmental management. 5. Perform periodic tests of all electrical circuitry, isolated power systems, surgical suite lighting systems, standby generators, transformers, equipment and switches (including automatic transfer switches) to determine and maintain the operating integrity of these devices and provide a safe environment for all hospital buildings. 6. Performs moderate job assignments in electrical maintenance, the installation of electrical conductors and associated equipment, and the repair of electrical circuits and equipment. Performs maintenance and operations work in all areas of electrical maintenance, trouble shooting of system or equipment problems, equipment selection and equipment or device replacement, maintenance of surgical lighting systems and maintenance of isolated power supply systems. 7. Repair or replace defective, damaged or obsolete electrical equipment, conductors and circuits as needed to restore service and continue to provide reliable electric service throughout all hospital buildings. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: ● None required as long as other position qualifications are met Licensure/Certification Requirements: ● If a Driver: Valid NC Driver's license. Professional Experience Requirements: ● Four (4) years of progressive experience in the maintenance and installation of electrical systems, equipment, and devices in institutional buildings and facilities as a journeyman electrician. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: Shared Services Organization Unit: UNCMC Facilities Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $23.01 - $33.07 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
See More Details >>Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Electrical Foreman Date Posted: 1/3/2023 Location: Lincoln Center Date Available: 08/01/2025 TITLE: Electrical Foreman - Grade 107 | Classified Scale QUALIFICATIONS: • Valid Electrical Contractors NC License (required) • High school diploma or the equivalent. • Valid North Carolina Driver's License. • Five years successful experience as an electrician preferred. • Extensive knowledge of building codes. • Demonstrated leadership ability. • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor SUPERVISES: Electrical Technician and Assistant JOB GOAL: To help maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assumes primary responsibility for the safe condition of lighting fixtures, electrical distribution systems, wiring, fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, generators, and all electrical elements in the facilities owned or operated by the district. • Determines which repair jobs may be performed by electricians, custodians, and maintenance workers on the staff and which much be performed by outside contracts, and advises the maintenance supervisor accordingly. • Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provides access for future maintenance, and avoids unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes. • Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints, insuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring. • Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and installs grounding leads. • Tests continuity of circuit to insure electrical capability and safety of components, using testing instruments, such as ohmmeter, batter and buzzer, and oscilloscope. • Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustment, relocation, or replacement. • Maintains tools and equipment and keeps supplies and parts in order. • Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment, following electrical code and blueprints, using hand tools and appropriate test equipment. • Disassembles and diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures, using test equipment, and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables, using hand tools. • Sends electric motor bearings to a motor company to be repaired or replaced, and sends motors to be rewired. • Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical components of machines and equipment. • Supervises and coordinates activities of electricians engaged in maintenance and repair of electric power, lighting, security, and communication systems of buildings. • Plans wiring and installation of equipment and fixtures, such as motors, generators, switches, circuit breakers, and fuse boxes, according to blueprints, schematic drawings and sketches. • Recommends supplies and equipment for purchase, and maintains the inventory of district-owned tools, equipment, and supplies. • Estimates costs of electrical repair projects in terms of labor, material, and overhead. • Follows the National Electric Code and complies with state and local building codes when installing systems. • Responds to emergencies as appropriate. • Performs other duties as assigned. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Administrative Personnel.
See More Details >>PolarOnyx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage our employees to grow their career with the company. We provide competitive compensation (in terms of salary, retirement plan, company match, medical and life insurance, vacation and holidays) and stock option. It is our goal to make our people enjoy the work and reward with dignity. Please send resume by email to HR@polaronyx.com. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Responsibilities • Work closely with AM system development group for electronics design, control hardware integration, and implementation and test. Requirements • B.S. in Electronics, or Optoelectronics. 5+ years hands-on experience on control and automation electronics and problem solving • Self-motivated, energetic, good attitude, and detail-oriented • Understanding control electronics and microprocessor • Understand image processing and thermal transfer • Strong communication and people interaction skills. Good at presentation and documentation • Capable of doing parallel works
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Chapel Hill, NC, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the latest data, there are approximately 4829 electricians in Chapel Hill, with wages averaging around $767.875 per week. The job market is projected to grow by 6% from 2022 to 2032, offering strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals. Trade schools, local unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career in the thriving electrical trade.
