Utilities Distribution Technician

About the Department The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan, build, and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units: Design & Construction Business Operations Campus Operations and Maintenance Campus Planning and Strategic Investment Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities, or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service, and stewardship. Position Summary As a Utilities Distribution Technician, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and repairing essential systems across NC State’s Main, Centennial, and CBC campuses. This position involves skilled mechanical and piping work, diagnostics, and repairs for systems such as 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. Key Responsibilities 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. Lift and transport materials weighing up to 90 to 150 pounds and perform a wide range of physically demanding tasks in varied environments, ensuring safe handling practices and maintaining productivity. Perform tasks requiring standing for extended periods, working in confined spaces, and utilizing various tools. Safely climb and work from different types of ladders to access elevated or below‑grade areas such as roofs, above‑ceiling spaces, and utility pits. Be exposed to and work in areas where insects or small animals may be present. Communicate clearly and professionally with supervisors and the public; follow verbal and written instructions to complete work assignments accurately and efficiently. 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 such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and ear plugs; additional safety equipment may include respirator, welding leathers, welding shield, hardhat, and other gear related to the work site. Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities. Qualifications 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). Preferred Qualifications Experience in the maintenance and operation of utility distribution systems, including steam/condensate, chilled water, storm/sanitary sewer, and potable water. Experience in a university or municipal setting. Heavy equipment experience with excavators, backhoes, and compaction equipment. Experience with steam PRVs, motors, pumps, air compressors, fans, and water treatment programs. CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) 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. Equal Opportunity 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. Final candidates are subject to criminal and 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr NC State University