UTS- Temporary Electrical Technician Assistant at NC State
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NCTemporarySeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
The Temporary Electrical Technician Assistant will assist the CUP Electrician with maintenance tasks on electrical systems across the five central utility plants. The employee may also support the maintenance department with power washing cooling towers as needed. The role involves working with electricians and facilities staff across multiple plant locations and supporting the plants’ operational needs.
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Full job description
Join the Pack! A community with nearly 8,000 faculty and staff, and 30,000 students. NC State is one of the largest employers in North Carolina, offering a large range of career opportunities. Visit us at https://jobs.hr.ncsu.edu/.
Department: 480501 - UHR Temporary Services
Location: Raleigh, NC
Essential Job Duties:
The employee will be assisting the CUP Electrician with maintenance tasks on electrical systems within all 5 of the central utility plants. Employee may also be used by the maintenance department, if needed to assist with power washing cooling towers.
Other Work/Responsibilities:
Other duties as needed.
Required Qualifications:
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Basic understanding of electrical and/or mechanical systems and maintenance principles.
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Ability to safely use standard hand and power tools.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to complete tasks efficiently in a plant or industrial environment.
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Ability to perform physical work, including holding tools weighing approximately 10 lbs and performing repetitive movements involving arms, hands, and shoulders.
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Ability to work collaboratively with electricians and facilities staff across multiple plant locations.
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Reliable attendance and punctuality to support operational needs of the Central Utility Plants.
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Valid NC Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1–2 years of experience assisting with electrical, mechanical, industrial maintenance, or facilities operations.
Required license or certification:
- Valid NC Driver’s License
Position Number: 48EC03
AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected].
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
How this job compares
Set against the 11,481 open Maintenance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$69–90K/yr537 salary ranges
- North Carolina median$14/hr131 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 498 open Maintenance jobs in North Carolina and 11,481 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in North Carolina
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Maintenance postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (2,276 postings).
- Education
- 151 of the 11,481 open Maintenance jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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