Maintenance Mechanic, Medical Center

We are seeking a dependable and skilled Maintenance Mechanic to perform maintenance and repair work across a wide range of systems, including plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration, within our Medical Center for a third shift opportunity.

Be You.

This position requires independent response to maintenance, repair, and emergency trouble calls during non-standard hours—including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays—to ensure uninterrupted facility operations and patient care.

Work Arrangement – On-site

Anticipated Pay Range - Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $21.62 to USD $35.75. 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.

Applicant must know the basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. A practical test will be conducted.

Applicant must comprehend and understand work order literature and requests.

Applicant must be able to work and maneuver in sensitive and obstructive areas within the facilities.

Willingness to learn all aspects of this position.

Education/Training - High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience – Three (3) to four (4) years minimum experience required either in a specific trade or in general building maintenance and repair.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - Valid N.C. Driver's license and a driving history acceptable under the guidelines of the Safe Driving Policy.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one or small group situations with customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Must respect the privacy of patients and maintain the confidentiality of any patient information related to their treatment.
• Ability to complete daily records, logs, and time sheets.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to climb ladders and routinely climb stairs.
• The employee must regularly lift, push, and/or pull up to 20 pounds, frequently lift, push, and/or pull up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift, push, and/or pull 50 pounds or more.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. Because of these potential exposures, the employee is required to attend all…