Line Technician II

Overview

The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan, build and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure. We work through core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units:
Design & Construction;
Business Operations;
Campus Operations and Maintenance;
Campus Planning and Strategic Investment.

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Join NC State’s Utilities and Engineering Department, where your expertise helps power a thriving campus community. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Utilities Line Technician II to help maintain and enhance the University’s electrical power system, supporting over 2,000 acres of facilities, classrooms, and research spaces.

In this role, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient power distribution across all NC State campuses. If you take pride in technical precision, problem-solving, and teamwork, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the daily life and operations of the Wolfpack community.

Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Construct, operate, maintain, and repair the university’s electrical power systems, including both underground and overhead lines.
• Perform scheduled preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical systems and facilities across all campuses (North, South, Central, CVM, Arboretum, Stadium, and Centennial).
• Operate, maintain, and repair campus emergency generators.
• Maintain and repair campus street and area lighting systems.
• Construct and install power system components, equipment, and facilities to deliver electric service to new and existing buildings.
• Inspect systems to determine maintenance needs and establish repair priorities
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• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues using diagnostic instruments, including Fluke meters, voltmeters, and power meters, as well as computer tracking software.
• Identify and mitigate safety hazards related to electric shock, falls, burns, and chemical exposure.
• Plan and execute daily work activities efficiently to meet department objectives.
• Operate specialized equipment, including a line truck, as required.
• Collaborate with other power distribution electricians and escalate complex issues to a supervisor or team lead as needed.
• Lift and transport materials weighing up to 90 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations and perform a wide range of physically demanding tasks in diverse outdoor environments, ensuring safe handling practices and maintaining productivity in varying weather and terrain conditions.

If you’re ready to bring your technical skills to a university that values your contribution and supports your growth, apply today and help us continue to power NC State’s mission of teaching, research, and service.

• This position has been designated as essential personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions even though the University may be operating on an alternate schedule
• This position may assist with snow and ice removal under the direction of a supervisor

High school diploma or equivalency and six months of electrical experience; or an…