Campus Utilities Technician – Mechanical Trades

North Carolina State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

North Carolina State University is seeking a Utilities Distribution Technician to join the Facilities team in Raleigh, NC. The role covers maintenance of steam tunnels, pump stations, PRVs, and grease traps essential for campus operations.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairs, welding, and maintaining critical utility systems across multiple campus facilities, with a Monday–Friday schedule. Join a large, respected state employer dedicated to safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalency; some positions may require licenses or certifications.
• Experience guidelines may be substituted year-for-year for related trades.
• Preferred qualifications include maintenance and operation of utility distribution systems and related skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair equipment such as fans, pumps, steam lines, and PRVs.
• Inspect and maintain steam and hot water systems and piping components.
• Weld, braze, solder, and cut using torch work and fabricate parts from blueprints or sketches.
• Install, operate, maintain, and rebuild pumps, PRVs, and associated piping.
• Run tests, certify backflow preventers, and inspect wastewater distribution systems.
• Perform annual inspections and coordinate with Environmental Engineer and shop supervisor.

Skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding

Job description

North Carolina State University is seeking a Utilities Distribution Technician to join the Facilities team in Raleigh, NC. The role covers maintenance of steam tunnels, pump stations, PRVs, and grease traps essential for campus operations.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairs, welding, and maintaining critical utility systems across multiple campus facilities, with a Monday–Friday schedule. Join a large, respected state employer dedicated to safety and reliability.