Facilities 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

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Life Insurance

Job summary

North Carolina State University is seeking a Utilities Distribution Technician in Raleigh, NC to maintain essential campus utility systems. You will diagnose and repair equipment such as fans, pumps, steam lines, PRVs, and piping, performing skilled mechanical work on a variety of projects.

This position supports NC State’s Main, Centennial, and CBC campuses, with duties from routine maintenance to new construction and welding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; licenses may be required for some positions.
• Experience in utility distribution systems is preferred.
• Cross connection/Backflow test certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair equipment such as fans, pumps, steam lines and PRVs.
• Inspect and repair steam and hot water systems and piping components.
• Weld, braze, solder, cut, and fabricate parts from blueprints or instructions.
• Install, operate, maintain, and rebuild mechanical pumps, PRVs, and piping.
• Test backflow preventers and perform hydrant flow tests.
• Coordinate with vendors and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Excavator

Backhoe

Pumps

Welding

Cutting

PRVs

Valves

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Steam lines

Piping

Torch work

Job description

North Carolina State University is seeking a Utilities Distribution Technician in Raleigh, NC to maintain essential campus utility systems. You will diagnose and repair equipment such as fans, pumps, steam lines, PRVs, and piping, performing skilled mechanical work on a variety of projects.

This position supports NC State’s Main, Centennial, and CBC campuses, with duties from routine maintenance to new construction and welding.