Primary Systems Electrician III - Wilmington

Job Details

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 III at our Wilmington Campus. If you're 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.

• Performs 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.
• Performs preventive maintenance on primary electrical systems.
• Maintains and repairs electrical portable and fixed components and systems in the hospital.
• Troubleshoots problems on primary systems.
• Installs new circuits and equipment.
• Responds to emergency system breakdowns, power outages, and equipment failure.
• Participates in Peak Management.
• Maintains and repairs motor control systems.
• Maintains and repairs the secondary side of the primary systems.
• Oversees and coordinates construction activities and electrical maintenance work performed by outside contractors.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices and reporting unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients, and visitors.
• Performs 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 of Primary Systems Electrical training.

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

7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., 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.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage on the first day of employment.
• Paid paid‑time off (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.
• Discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, and 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 provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

July 18, 2026

Christiana Care offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, and an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

This position has a starting rate of $39.00 per hour. After six months of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $43.75 per hour. After one year of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $48.51.