Primary Systems Electrician III - Wilmington

Primary Systems Electrician III - Wilmington

Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospital s in the nation? We have an extraordinary opportunity for Primary Systems Electrician Campus. If you are inspired to make a difference, we invite you to become a Christiana Care caregiver!

We are seeking a Primary Systems Electrician III to operate, maintain, and repair primary electrical distribution systems and the associated normal and emergency equipment.

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on the power distribution systems, automatic transfer switches, outdoor gas circuit breakers, transmission feeders, amp guard starters, battery chargers, and alarms, protective relays, low case molded circuit breakers, generators, emergency switch gear, and capacitors.
• Perform preventive maintenance on primary electrical systems.
• Maintain and repair electrical portable and fixed components and systems in the hospital.
• Troubleshoot problems on primary systems.
• Install new circuits and equipment.
• Respond to emergency system breakdowns, power outages, and equipment failure.
• Participate in Peak Management.
• Maintain and repair motor control systems.
• Maintain and repair the secondary side of the primary systems.
• Oversee and coordinate construction activities and electrical maintenance work performed by outside contractors.
• Perform assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Report any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients, and visitors.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of four (4) years of trade school.
• Five (5) years of Journeyman Primary Electrician experience.
• 100 hours Primary Systems Electrical training.

• Journeyman Electrician certification.
• Completion of required Primary Systems Electrical training.

7:30a - 4p Monday - Friday – On call rotation

• Knowledge of prescribed electrical procedures and methods governed by the National Electric Code.
• Knowledge of primary electrical distribution systems.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of electrical instrumentation.
• Knowledge of CCHS policies and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in analytical thinking and mechanical problem solving.
• Ability to solve electrical problems associated with electrical distribution systems.
• Ability to operate drills, saws, electrical tools, pipe cutters, threaders, benders, electrical test equipment and power tools as necessary.
• Ability to utilize vendor documentation for troubleshooting components.
• Ability to handle emergency situations and react quickly and effectively.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to effectively organize work assignments.

Walking, lifting, bending, reaching, climbing and working in cramped locations.

Exposure to chemical fumes, soot, dust, heat, noise, and danger of electric shock.

Incredible work/life benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance coverage on your first day of employment, paid PTO, retirement plans, paid parental leave, annual membership to , access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

Feb 14, 2026

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