Campus Utilities Distribution Technician - Mechanical Piping

NC State University; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare benefits

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University is seeking a Utilities Distribution Technician to support Main, Centennial, and CBC campuses. The role involves hands-on mechanical and piping work, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on critical utility systems, including steam tunnels and PRVs.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, welding, installing and testing piping, and aiding in wastewater systems inspections. Strong safety awareness and NC driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
• Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair equipment such as fans, pumps, receivers, steam lines, condensate lines, and PRVs.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair steam and hot water systems, including traps, strainers, joints, and piping.
• Utilize welding technologies for torch work and fabricate parts from blueprints or sketches.
• Install, operate, maintain, and rebuild mechanical pumps, PRVs, and associated piping and equipment.
• Cut, thread, solder, and assemble piping; connect valves and test lines; replace faulty fittings.
• Test and certify backflow preventers and conduct fire hydrant flow tests; inspect wastewater systems.
• Conduct annual inspections of wastewater distribution systems and report findings.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Piping systems

Welding basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

NC State University is seeking a Utilities Distribution Technician to support Main, Centennial, and CBC campuses. The role involves hands-on mechanical and piping work, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on critical utility systems, including steam tunnels and PRVs.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, welding, installing and testing piping, and aiding in wastewater systems inspections. Strong safety awareness and NC driver’s license are required.