Line Technician II

Overview

Posting Number: PG194826SP

Internal Recruitment: No

Working Title: Line Technician II

Anticipated Hiring Range: $61,000 - $62,070

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri - 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Department: Utilities & Engineering Services

About the Department: 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. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units:

• Design & Construction
• Business Operations
• Campus Operations and Maintenance
• Campus Planning and Strategic Investment

Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service and stewardship. Join the pack and become part of one of the largest and most respected employers in the state, helping shape the future of our campus community. Take a look below to see what we offer!

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits: As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. Review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Join NC State’s Utilities and Engineering Department, where your expertise helps power a thriving campus community. We’re 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.
• 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…