Utilities Distribution Technician Senior

Requisition Number

Requisition Number RE55613

Working Title

Department Name

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 44

Salary Range

Salary Range $/hour

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

AA

Required License/Registration/Certification

Driver’s License

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs;
Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs;
Sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods;
Repetitive motion.
While some work is done in an indoor environment, frequently work is out in the field engaged in activities which will expose the position holder to various weather elements, loud noises, fumes, below ground surface spaces, heights over four feet, confined spaces, wet environments, and temperature extremes while on a job site(s).
Performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and movement of the whole body, such as required in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Ability to work off scissor lift, aerial lift, and ladder.

Shift

7:30am – 4:15pm (Monday – Friday)
Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors, emergencies, crisis management, and/or weather-related factors requiring night(s), weekends(), and holiday(s) response.
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Note:

The Utilities Distribution Technician Senior is subject to ‘on call’ rotation assignment.])

Job Summary

Support Critical Utility Infrastructure Through Advanced Technical Expertise and Operational Excellence
The University of Kentucky is seeking a Utilities Distribution Technician Senior to join the Utilities & Energy Management team.
This position supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the university’s utility distribution systems through maintenance, repairs, inspections, testing, utility locates, and operational support activities. Working in collaboration with Lead Utilities Distribution Technicians, the Utilities Distribution Technician Senior provides advanced technical expertise, trains and mentors technicians and associates, and helps ensure utility systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

• Perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs of utility vaults, tunnels, ancillary systems, and related utility infrastructure.
• Support utility system outages, shutdowns, startups, and restoration activities while coordinating with customers, contractors, maintenance personnel, and utilities staff.
• Troubleshoot complex utility system issues and perform repairs on piping, pumps, valves, steam traps, condensate systems, meters, and related equipment.
• Conduct leak detection activities, water sampling, testing, steam trap evaluations, stormwater inspections, and equipment assessments.
• Perform KY811 utility locates and coordinate utility mapping updates to help maintain accurate campus utility records.
• Maintain inventories of utility system materials, equipment, safety supplies, and emergency repair components.
• Train technicians, associates, and others in utility distribution technologies, operations, and maintenance practices.
• Support recordkeeping, documentation, inventory management, and regulatory compliance activities.

• Strong technical knowledge of utility distribution systems, mechanical infrastructure, piping systems, pumps, valves, meters, and related equipment.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex utility system issues.
• Experience with plumbing, pipe fitting, brazing, soldering, steel pipe threading, and PVC piping installation and repair.
• Knowledge of utility testing, inspections, leak detection, sampling procedures, and utility locating practices.
• Strong planning, organization, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, manage inventory, and work with databases and spreadsheet applications.
• Experience training, mentoring, and sharing technical knowledge with technicians and associates.
• Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
• 5 years of related experience
• Valid…