Utility Mechanic Lead

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a lead technician to direct a utilities distribution crew responsible for installation, maintenance, repair, and emergency restoration of campus underground utility systems, including water, steam, gas, and sewer. You will coordinate field activities, provide technical guidance, and support capital projects to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include asset documentation, regulatory compliance, and mentoring staff to maintain high safety standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma and professional experience in building repairs and maintenance or in the specific area of assignment.
• Valid driver's license, CDL Class A or B.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility operations, maintenance, and emergency response by coordinating daily work and mentoring staff.
• Plan and oversee daily maintenance, repair, and construction activities with safety and regulatory compliance in mind.
• Coordinate resources, including personnel, equipment, and contractors, for campus utility projects and inspections.
• Maintain knowledge of underground utility infrastructure, records, GIS, and related asset management tasks.
• Promote safe work practices, perform job hazard assessments, and support regulatory inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Field coordination

Mentoring

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or technical diploma

Tools

GIS mapping

Engineering drawings

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides lead direction for a utilities distribution crew responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and emergency restoration of underground utility systems, including domestic water, chilled water, steam, natural gas, sanitary sewer, and stormwater infrastructure. Coordinates daily field activities, provides technical guidance to crew members, and supports construction and maintenance projects to ensure the safe, reliable operation of the University's utility systems. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

• 30% Utility Operations, Maintenance, and Emergency Response:

  Serves as lead technician by assigning daily work, coordinating field activities, monitoring work quality, mentoring employees, and providing technical guidance during maintenance, repair, and construction activities. Assists in developing employee knowledge through hands-on instruction and supports safe work practices across all utility distribution systems.

• 25% Jobsite, Maintenance, and Construction Management:

  Plans, coordinates, and oversees daily maintenance, repair, and utility construction activities. Organizes personnel, equipment, materials, and contractor resources to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with University standards, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements. Provides construction support for campus utility expansion projects, including utility coordination, infrastructure inspections, utility locates, system tie-ins, and quality assurance.

• 20% Leadership, Work Coordination, Shop Management:

  Serves as lead technician by assigning daily work, coordinating field activities, monitoring work quality, mentoring employees, and providing technical guidance during maintenance, repair, and construction activities. Assists in developing employee knowledge through hands-on instruction and supports safe work practices across all utility distribution systems.

• 15% Utility System Planning, Asset Management, and Technical Support:

  Maintains working knowledge of the University's underground utility infrastructure, including utility records, engineering drawings, GIS mapping, and historical system information. Assists with documenting system changes, utility locating, infrastructure inspections, and updating utility asset records to support maintenance and capital improvement projects.

• 10% Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Procurement and Administrative Management:

  Promotes a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, University policies, and industry best practices. Conducts job hazard assessments, supports regulatory inspections, and maintains required operational and compliance documentation. Coordinates procurement activities by preparing material requisitions, obtaining purchase orders, researching and ordering materials, equipment, tools, and supplies required for utility maintenance, emergency repairs, and construction projects. Monitors inventory levels, assists with material planning, and ensures critical resources are available to support uninterrupted utility operations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• A high school diploma and professional experience in building repairs and maintenance or in the specific area of assignment.
• Valid driver's license, CDL Class A or B

Preferred Requirements:

• Associate degree or technical diploma in utilities, construction, mechanical systems, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience (responsible or lead) in the operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of underground utility systems.