Steam Distribution Maintenance Technician

Overview

Working Title: Steam Distribution Maintenance Technician

Department: ES CG-227110

Career Area: Facilities and Skilled Trades

Is this an internal only recruitment?: No

Posting Open Date: 12/05/2025

Final date to receive applications: 01/26/2026

Position Type: Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title: Energy Utilities Technician - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent: NC07 / GN08

Working Title: Steam Distribution Maintenance Technician

Position Number:

Vacancy : P020682

Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday 7:00am – 5:30pm;
On-Call Rotation;
Emergency Duty (must report to work during University emergency situation affecting utilities);
Adverse Weather (snow, ice, hurricane, etc.);
Communicable Disease Mandatory Primary On-site (Pandemic or other public health emergency);
Overtime may be required on short notice.

Work Location: CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: #33540 - $56020

Pay Band Information: To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

The primary purpose of Cogeneration Systems is the generation of steam to the various buildings on the University campus and to the UNC Hospitals. Steam is critical to the operations of the University and UNC Hospitals. It is used for heating, cooling, domestic hot water, sterilization of surgical instrument, distilled water production, food preparation and dish washing. Cogeneration Systems also generates electricity as a byproduct of the steam generation.

It can presently supply about 30 percent of the peak campus electrical load. Cogeneration Systems is part of UNC Energy Services.

This position will serve as a journey level mechanical maintenance technician for the Steam Distribution group, as such it requires intermediate to advanced mechanical, electrical, operational and safety/hazard knowledge and awareness of Steam Distribution and Hot Water Distribution systems, equipment, and associated components. The Steam Distribution and Hot Water Distribution systems are very complex systems. As a technician this position will assist other maintenance personnel and outside contractors in day to day activities and will also work independently e fully trained, this position could fill-in as a Power-Plant Technician if needed.

This position is responsible for routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairs or replacements to the Steam Distribution systems and Hot Water Distribution systems, equipment and associated components, such as but not limited to; system piping, expansion joints, condensate return units, pumps, motors, metering devices, trap assemblies, supply/exhaust fans, pneumatic systems and electrical control systems. This position is also responsible to assist with predictive maintenance programs, such as but not limited to;

obtaining meter readings, obtaining steam and condensate samples, and using test devices to take readings. This position requires intermediate knowledge of various tools, such as but not limited to; cutting torches, lathes, drill presses, welding machines, grinders, saws, micrometers, infrared meters, wrenches, pipe threaders, various measuring devices, and etc. This position requires intermediate knowledge of computers, the use of a computerized time management system (TIMS), maintenance management system (MAXIMO), and various training/compliance targets based on responsibilities and work environments is required.

This position is required serve in an on-call rotation, once fully trained.

This position is considered emergency duty and communicable disease mandatory. As such, it must report to work during periods of adverse weather or other University emergency (i.e. pandemic).

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Requires certification(s).

Positions in this banded class perform semi-skilled and skilled…