Campus Utilities Distribution Lead Technician

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Utilities Distribution Technician Lead to join the Utilities & Energy Management team. You will lead outage coordination, perform complex troubleshooting, and supervise maintenance across campus utility systems to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include directing repair efforts, coordinating with vendors and staff, and mentoring technicians while ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in operations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of utility distribution systems and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate utility system outages, shutdowns, startups, and restoration activities.
• Troubleshoot complex utility distribution system issues and determine effective repair strategies.
• Plan, prioritize, schedule, and oversee repair and maintenance activities, including vendor work.
• Perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs of utility vaults, tunnels, piping systems, meters, and related infrastructure.
• Conduct leak detection, utility locates, system testing, and water analysis.
• Coordinate KY811 utility locate requests and update campus utility maps.
• Provide training and guidance to technicians on distribution technologies and safety.
• Support permit processes, recordkeeping, and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Utility systems

Troubleshooting

Planning

Coordination

Communication

Mentoring

Safety compliance

Leadership

Documentation

7+ years experience

Tools

MS Windows/Office

MS Project

SAP

KRONOS

Job description

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Utilities Distribution Technician Lead to join the Utilities & Energy Management team. You will lead outage coordination, perform complex troubleshooting, and supervise maintenance across campus utility systems to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include directing repair efforts, coordinating with vendors and staff, and mentoring technicians while ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in operations.