Becoming an electrician in Durham, 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 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 4,829 electricians in North Carolina, with wages averaging around $686.25 per week. The job growth is projected to be 6% from 2022 to 2032, offering a promising career path with strong earning potential, often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals. Opportunities for apprenticeships can be found through trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild, ensuring a pathway to a stable and lucrative career in the electrical trade.
Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. he General Services Department's innovative, highly qualified, service-oriented individuals support the City we love. Building and maintaining city facilities and public spaces is what we do. Promoting our enviable quality of life and serving as a foundation of a healthy economy is why we do it. If you're interested in applying your unique skills to meaningful work while growing in your career, our team is for you! Workday/Hours: Monday-Friday / 6:30 am to 3:00 pm This position is devoted to providing journey electrical, HVAC and emergency power repairs and maintenance. Performs a broad range of specialized and technical repairs requiring advanced knowledge and experience, using independent initiative troubleshoot and diagnose issues. Decision-making includes how and when tasks are carried out within an operational process, limited by the selection of the process and establishment of deadlines and outcomes. Responsible for performing preventative and general maintenance, performing emergency repairs, maintaining records, and coordinating repairs with vendors. • Performs preventative and general maintenance on electrical, HVAC, safety, utility, and related systems, equipment, and devices; diagnoses and troubleshoots issues; utilizes computer-controlled and specialized programs, systems, and software; installs repairs, replaces, tests, and/or maintains equipment and systems; monitors contractor operations; and ensures compliance with applicable safety and operational requirements, policies, and procedures. • Responds to emergency requests and performs emergency repairs; coordinates repairs with vendors and other staff; and identifies and troubleshoots system or equipment malfunctions and issues escalated by lower-level staff. • Maintains records; gathers information; monitors and tracks supply usage; and obtains price quotes for repairs. • Performing skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment including troubleshooting fixtures and components; testing for power; replacing lamps and ballasts; replacing and/or installing receptacles and switches; replacing light fixtures; repairing panel boxes; overseeing lift and pump station repairs; assisting with HVAC troubleshooting; repairing wiring; and responding to emergency calls. • High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) • One additional year of technical or vocational training • Three years of related journey trades experience. • Valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another states driver's license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire • Color vision as it relates to electrical conductors and color coding of wires. • Ability to complete job-related training including (but not limited to) forklift operation, lock out/tag out, confined space, ladder safety, respirator and emergency evacuation training. • This position is critical to emergency operations and will report to work in spite of or because of an emergency or disaster event. Do you understand this statement? • Experience maintaining and repairing commercial properties including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or related trades work. • Experience in making repairs in a commercial building. • Experience with work order systems, and the use of mobile applications; for documenting and recording work.
See More Details >>Lula is looking for a 1099 Electrical Repair Pro to help with property maintenance of several thousand rental properties across the Durham area. We are seeking individuals who have experience in the rental property industry and has an eager attitude. What is Lula? Lula is a service designed for property managers to eliminate the hassle of managing and coordinating maintenance, improve the resident experience, and reduce maintenance costs for property owners. Lula works hand-in-hand with our service-provider partners to ensure everyone gains. Unlike other platforms, Lula has been designed from the ground up to work with your needs and answer your concerns. Whether you are a mom-and-pop small business or an international corporation, there are many reasons why joining the Lula Network is a good idea for your company. Apply Here: https://lula.life/become-a-provider/northcarolina BENEFITS WITH LULA: • Lula delivers real jobs, not leads • Set your own hourly rates • 24/7 phone and text support for Lula Pros • New jobs available daily • Choose only the jobs you want • Paid for labor and parts within 1-3 days REQUIREMENTS: • Must be 18 or older • Must have General Liability Insurance • No felonies within the past 7 years • Be friendly, respectful, and punctual • Must provide your own tools and materials • Must complete vendor onboarding and be approved Please email [email protected] with any questions
See More Details >>Amentum, is seeking a 1st shift Industrial Maintenance Electrician III in Durham, NC! • Typical work hours are 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM; hours may vary based on business demand. This Industrial Maintenance Electrician is responsible for providing an intermediate level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing preventive maintenance on the facility equipment in an industrial environment. Must have the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical equipment and systems including, but not limited to, motors, drives, low voltage controls, etc. Must demonstrate good written and verbal communication. The Industrial Electrician III must have the ability to identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures. General Maintenance of equipment will also be required. Responsibilities: • Diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs electrical systems up to 480V, 3 phase on machine tools such as grinders, lathes, mills, etc. • Working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) • Utilizes strong electrical and mechanical skills in order to complete assignments. • Performs preventive maintenance on industrial electrical systems as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). • Responds and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations and industry standards. • Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems. • Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations. • Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required. • Maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment, such as lights, receptacles, electrical panels, transformers, electric heaters, reset of buss bars and disconnects, etc. • Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments. • Electrical system components - MCC’s, inverters, motors, etc. • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics/prints, updating electrical prints/schematics assigned for modification. • Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work. • Maintains a strict schedule in order to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer. • Math skills to include: Arithmetic, Application of formulas such as current, voltage, etc., Conversion of measurement units. • Ability to thread and bend conduit as needed. • Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor. Minimum Requirements: • High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent. • Three years of experience as a maintenance electrician in an industrial environment, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and or construction experience. • Installation of ridged conduit, EMT, FMC, LFMC, LFNC, MC cable, PVC, etc. Must have the ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher. Additional Information: • Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test. • This position may require a valid Driver’s License. • This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization. • This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location. • This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules. Physical Requirements: • Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. • Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift. • Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift. • Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift. • Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift. • Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift. • Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift. • Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife. • Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding. • Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement. • Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress. Special Requirements: • Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed. • Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained. Preferred Qualifications: • Associate’s degree in industrial electrical or a related field such as maintenance/construction. • Experience working safely with 480V 3 phase circuits. • Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial lighting systems. • Experience installing conduit. • Experience troubleshooting and repairing electric motors and motor controls. • Experience working with a PC-based work order system, opening, closing and time reporting system. Other Attributes: • Must be willing to work overtime when required. May be required to work holidays and weekends. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.
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