Demo

Maintenance Foreman, Electrical

Duke University
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
Bring your leadership and electrical expertise to a hands-on role overseeing installation, repair, and maintenance projects.

Be You.

Supervise and participate in the construction, installation, renovation, modification, and repair of Duke University Medical Center electrical appliances, systems, facilities and related electronic controls and devices.

Work Arrangement – On-Site

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES

Minimum Qualifications

Experience/Training in a healthcare setting preferred.

Experience – Six (6) to eight (8) years of experience required in the electrical field or in general building maintenance and repair; supervisory skills and experience required.

Education/Training - Requires educational background normally equivalent to high school plus 2 years of formal technical training in the principles of electricity and electrical designs.

Valid NC Electrical License required.

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

Be Bold.

Work Performed

  • Supervise and participate in the construction, installation, renovation, modification, and repair of electrical appliances, systems, facilities and related electronic controls and devices by interpreting blueprints, manufacturers specifications, written and verbal instructions. Plan and schedule work for the group ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate manning, space and facilities for subsequent performance of duties.
  • Provide project management for certain electrically oriented projects that require specific and direct supervision of construction and renovation activities.
  • Ensure that employees and contract labor are properly trained to perform duties; ensure a safe work environment; ensure compliance with Duke Health and JCAHO safety regulations.
  • Ensure appropriate documentation of records to comply with applicable regulations and codes.
  • Prepare reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
  • Supervise various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers and vacation scheduling.

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.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Choose Duke.

Apply today and lead impactful electrical projects that keep critical systems running!

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $28.88 to USD $45.83. 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/

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.

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 reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).

Salary : $29 - $46

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Duke University

  • Duke University Durham, NC
  • Occ Summary Perform journeyman level work in the installation, maintenance, modification, overhaul, service and repair of all types of air conditioning and... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Duke University Durham, NC
  • Jump into a hands-on role building your HVAC skills while helping keep systems running smoothly. Be You. Assist with the installation, maintenance, and rep... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Duke University Durham, NC
  • Duke University Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leadi... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Duke University Durham, NC
  • This position is 2nd Shift*** Apply your hands-on expertise to keep critical facility systems running while responding to real-time maintenance and emergen... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Maintenance Foreman, Electrical jobs in the Durham, NC area that may be a better fit.

  • Cooper Electrical Construction Company Clayton, NC
  • Job Summary The Electrical Foreman is primarily responsible for supervising and coordinating all the working at a job site including that of a crew of elec... more
  • 20 Days Ago

  • Duke Durham, NC
  • Bring your leadership and electrical expertise to a hands-on role overseeing installation, repair, and maintenance projects. Be You. Supervise and particip... more
  • 1 Day Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!