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UTILITY WORKER

Duke
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026

 

Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives each member of our community brings. As a Utility Worker, you’ll be an essential part of the team that keeps Duke’s buildings and facilities running smoothly. Your work helps create safe, clean, and welcoming environments that support our students, faculty, staff, and visitors every day.

 

 

Be Bold.


As Utility Worker, you will perform routine manual tasks necessary to maintain Duke University buildings and facilities.

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Perform routine manual tasks to support the upkeep of Duke University buildings and facilities.
  • Complete light maintenance tasks, including replacing light bulbs, opening drain lines, checking power panels (on/off only), and inspecting electrical outlets for visible damage.
  • Conduct light carpentry repairs such as replacing window shades, drapes, and ceiling tiles; installing traffic signs and furniture bumpers; and adjusting closet doors.
  • Assist with the assembly of furniture, materials, and equipment.
  • Operate a light truck or van to transport furniture, supplies, equipment, and personnel as needed.
  • Perform housekeeping tasks when required, including operating equipment to strip, scrub, wax, and refinish floors; cleaning windows, doors, frames, and walls; and servicing assigned areas.
  • Report tasks or maintenance needs beyond your capability to the appropriate supervisor.

 

Choose Duke.

 

Duke University provides an hourly base range for this position of USD $18.32- USD $21.35. 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.

 
 
What You Bring
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions, typically gained through a partial high school education.
  • No prior experience required — a great opportunity to grow your career in facilities and operations

 

 

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and help us build a campus where people can learn, work, and thrive together.

 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Education

Work requires ability to understand and follow instructions generally acquired through a partial high school education.

 

Experience

None required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

 

 



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 provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.


Salary : $18 - $21

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