UTILITY DISTRIBUTION MECHANIC II

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

Duke University is seeking a Utility Distribution Mechanic II to help ensure safe, reliable operation of campus utility systems. You will perform maintenance on steam, hot water, chilled water, and related distribution networks, following established safety protocols and working with a team of facilities professionals.

You will also enter maintenance data in CMMS, assist in emergency repairs, and support other mechanics with piping, valves, and system components.

Qualifications

• High school education with skilled crafts coursework or equivalent
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license
• Basic knowledge of workplace safety and PPE use
• Ability to use hand tools and pipe-related equipment

Responsibilities

• Assist in preventative maintenance on utility distribution systems as scheduled and during emergencies
• Perform maintenance tasks on piping, valves, and related components as directed by a higher-level mechanic or supervisor
• Enter work orders, inventory, assets, and maintenance data into CMMS, following lockout/tagout procedures and safety rules
• Use specialized testing devices and hand/power tools relevant to the trade; maintain clean work areas and deliver parts as needed
• Support other mechanics and perform calculations and conversions as required

Skills

Workplace safety

Team collaboration

Trade math

Education

High school education with skilled crafts coursework

Tools

Pipe wrenches

Pipe fabrication tools

Pipe bending tools

Pipe vises

Levels

Job description

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Date: Jul 19, 2026

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Utility Distribution Mechanic II, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative team that ensures the safe, reliable operation of our campus utility systems.

Be Bold.

As part of our Facilities team, you’ll perform all levels of repairs and preventive maintenance of utility distribution systems. Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on all steam distribution, chilled water, central hot water, domestic water, storm water, domestic sewer services, reclaim water.

Qualifications

Education:

Work requires an educational background normally acquired through a high school education with course work in skilled crafts, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Possess a valid North Carolina driver's license

Experience:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, and abilities to demonstrate that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Basic knowledge of workplace safety including PPE use and reaction to emergencies and accidents.

Ability to properly use and maintain hand tools associated with the trade including pipe vises and stands, pipe wrenches, levels, pipe fabrication tools, pipe bending tools and pipe flaring tools.

What You’ll Do:

• Following a predetermined schedule as well as emergency work as needed, assist in preventative maintenance on utility distribution systems and building components related to the utility distribution mechanics responsibilities.
• Perform utility distribution and building component maintenance tasks given by higher level mechanic and/or supervisor.
• Data entry into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) relevant to work orders, inventory/ asset management, and preventive maintenance forms, lockout/tagout procedures, hot work permitting, and other trade-relevant documentation.
• Use and maintain specialized testing devices, hand and power tools associated with the trade
• Clean all job related areas, pick up and deliver parts.
• Assist other mechanics as required/directed.
• Perform trade-related calculations and the use of equivalents and conversion tables.
• Use other required computer software applicable to maintenance operations.
• Perform safety duties as a fire watch or confined space entry attendant or entrant.
• Assist in the process of lock-out/tag-out of equipment for maintenance personnel.
• Assist qualified mechanic with maintenance tasks on multiple utility systems including piping, valves, and various system components
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein

Choose Duke.

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $18.28 to USD $32.76. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck.

• Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
• generous retirement benefits
• a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members

Learn more at:https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging.

Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.

To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard.

All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo.

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