Steam Distribution Maintenance Technician
Listed on 2026-03-09
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Maintenance/Cleaning
HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
department:
es cg-227110
career area:facilities and skilled trades
is this an internal only recruitment?:no
posting open date :03/06/2026
Final date to receive applications:03/30/2026
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 :p020853
full-time/part-time permanent/time-limited: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.
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
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a global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the university of north carolina at chapel hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities
. Known for its beautiful campus, world‑class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the united states, chapel hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.
Unc-chapel hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package
, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
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.
a sign-on bonus of $4944 is available for the successful applicant of this position paid in 2 installments within 12 months of hire: $2472 within 30 days of hire date and $2472 12 months after hire date.
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…
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