What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilities Distribution Technician position at North Carolina State University?
Job Posting Information
Posting Number
PG194467SP
Internal Recruitment
No
Working Title
Utilities Distribution Technician
Anticipated Hiring Range
$52,000 - $57,000
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Job Location
Raleigh, NC
Department
Utilities & Engineering Services
About the Department
The North Carolina State University Facilities Division ensures that the campus’s physical environment supports the university’s mission 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our diverse team of approximately 900 dedicated professionals plans for current and future needs, builds high-impact facilities, and maintains the campus. Join one of the largest and best employers in the state and help shape the future of our campus community!
As a Pack member, you can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.
What we offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Programs
- Disability Plans
- Life Insurance
- Accident Plan
- Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
- 12 Paid Holidays Each Year
- Tuition and Academic Assistance
- And so much more!
Essential Job Duties
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make an impact on critical campus operations? NC State’s Utilities Distribution team is responsible for maintaining and repairing essential systems that support research facilities, academic buildings, residence halls, and athletic spaces. Our mission includes ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, providing emergency response, and delivering expert in-house repair and installation services for steam, stormwater, chilled water, sanitary sewer, and domestic water systems.
As a Utilities Distribution Technician, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and repairing these vital systems across NC State’s Main, Centennial, and CBC campuses. This position involves skilled mechanical and piping work, diagnostics, and repairs for systems like steam tunnels, pump stations, heat exchangers, PRVs, and grease traps. You’ll also contribute to new construction installations, renovations, and welding projects, ensuring uninterrupted support for research, academic, and animal hospital facilities. If you’re a skilled technician with a passion for maintaining essential infrastructure, apply today and join a team dedicated to keeping NC State running smoothly!
As a Utilities Distribution Technician, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and repairing these vital systems across NC State’s Main, Centennial, and CBC campuses. This position involves skilled mechanical and piping work, diagnostics, and repairs for systems like steam tunnels, pump stations, heat exchangers, PRVs, and grease traps. You’ll also contribute to new construction installations, renovations, and welding projects, ensuring uninterrupted support for research, academic, and animal hospital facilities. If you’re a skilled technician with a passion for maintaining essential infrastructure, apply today and join a team dedicated to keeping NC State running smoothly!
Key responsibilities and duties include but not limited to:
- Diagnose and repair equipment such as fans, pumps, receivers, steam lines, condensate lines, and pressure-reducing stations
- Inspect, maintain, and repair steam and hot water systems, including components like traps, strainers, expansion joints, and piping
- Utilize welding technologies for torch work, including welding, brazing, soldering, and cutting, and fabricate parts from blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions
- Install, operate, maintain, and rebuild mechanical pumps, PRVs, and associated piping and equipment
- Cut, thread, solder, and assemble piping; connect valves and test gas, water, sanitary, and storm lines; eliminate leaks and replace faulty fittings
- Test and certify backflow preventers, conduct fire hydrant flow tests, and perform inspections of wastewater collection systems, including grease traps and SSOs
- Conduct annual inspections of wastewater distribution systems and report findings to the Environmental Engineer and shop supervisor
- Align motors and pumps, set frames, and install related equipment such as fans, PRVs, and turbines for steam generation and control
- Serve as backup ORC for wastewater collection system compliance, ensuring adherence to permit requirements
- Anticipate, identify, and address customer service needs by balancing multiple priorities, ensuring repairs or solutions meet expectations, and fostering positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and subcontractors, while proactively developing options, implementing solutions, and verifying customer satisfaction
Other Responsibilities
- Hours are subject to change to meet the needs of the university.
- This position is subject to emergency call back, weekend work and rotational on-call.
- Required to wear personal protective equipment of safety glasses, safety shoes, and ear plugs.
- Additional safety equipment to include respirator, welding leathers, welding shield, hardhat, and/or other gear related to the work site.
Qualifications
Minimum Experience/Education
High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification(s).
Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Other Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of operation and maintenance of steam, storm water systems, chilled water lines, sewer systems, domestic water and related equipment in an industrial setting. Also, knowledge of related/auxiliary equipment for these systems.
- Ability to lift up to 90 pounds frequently and up to 150 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally with supervisors and the general public and understand verbal and written instructions and other communications regarding work assignments and other matters.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the maintenance and operation of utility distribution systems, consisting of steam/condensate, chilled water, storm/sanitary sewer and potable water.
- Experience in a university or municipality setting highly desired.
- Heavy equipment experience with- excavator, back hoes and compaction equipment.
- Experience with steam pressure reducing valves, motors, pumps, air compressors, fans, and assist with maintaining a proper water treatment program.
- Able to repair and maintain plumbing related systems to include air, gas, water and waste disposal systems.
- Knowledge of basic torch work to include welding, brazing, cutting, soldering, etc.
- CDL preferred
Required License or Certification
- Valid Driver’s License Required.
- North Carolina Driver’s license required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.
- Cross connection/Backflow preventer test certification required within 60 days of hire.
Valid NC Driver's License required
Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required?
No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date
03/04/2025
Earliest Close Date- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
03/11/2025
Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume”.
Special Instructions
Please include your resume as an attachment.
Position Details
Position Number
00062587
Position Type
SHRA
Position Classification Band Title
Facility Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Trades
Position Classification Band Level
Journey
Position Classification Salary Range
$ 35,099 - $ 74,402
Salary Grade Equivalency
GN08
Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00
Appointment
12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure
Time Limited Position
No
Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)
Department Id
445050 - Utilities and Engineering
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
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.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
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.
Salary : $35,099 - $74,402
