CUP Maintenance Technician-Water Treatment
Job Description
Posting Number
PG194264SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
CUP Maintenance Technician-Water TreatmentAnticipated Hiring Range
$53,303 - $55,435Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pmJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Utilities and EngineeringAbout the Department
The North Carolina State University Facilities Division ensures that the campus’s physical environment supports the university’s mission 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our diverse team of approximately 900 dedicated professionals plans for current and future needs, builds high-impact facilities, and maintains the campus. Join one of the largest and best employers in the state and help shape the future of our campus community!
As a Pack member, you can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.
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!
Essential Job Duties
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Water Treatment Technician to oversee and maintain water treatment systems within the Utilities and Engineering Services Central Utility Plants. This role is crucial in ensuring the optimal operation of chemical injection systems and water chemistry across steam, condensate, chilled water, condenser water, and support water systems. You will be responsible for conducting regular water chemistry analyses, collaborating with water treatment vendors, and ensuring all systems are within the specified ranges. If you are passionate about maintaining critical infrastructure and contributing to the success of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply and join us in keeping our water systems running smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities and Duties include ,but not limited to:
- Take and analyze water samples to ensure compliance with system specifications
- Dose chemical systems to approved levels, ensuring proper water chemistry
- Verify the operations of water treatment equipment to ensure optimal performance
- Install, maintain, and repair water treatment equipment with the support of the maintenance team
- Use data trends to troubleshoot system deficiencies and make timely corrections to water chemistry issues
- Maintain chemical supplies and inventory across all plants to ensure continuous operation
- Manage chemistry readings, results, and logs for Central Utility Plant systems
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventive and corrective maintenance on boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and co-generation equipment as required
- Correct water treatment concentrations that fall outside of specified parameters
- Diagnose and address issues related to excessive corrosion, dirt, scale, or other contaminants within plant systems
- Identify malfunctioning equipment and initiate repair or replacement processes, including generating work requests when necessary
- Offer technical support by troubleshooting standard water treatment issues and identifying their root causes
- Contribute to planning major equipment cleaning cycles and check water treatment tests performed by others
- Collaborate with inspectors, contractors, and department liaisons as needed
Other Responsibilities
- This position is subject to emergency call-back as needed
- Required to wear personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and ear protection
- Additional safety gear, such as a respirator, hard hat, or other site-specific equipment, may also be required
- Designated as a critical employee, this role requires reporting to work during times when the university is closed
Minimum Experience/Education
High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification(s).
Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Other Required Qualifications
- Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and the general public and must be able to understand instructions and other communications regarding work assignments and other matters
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodations
- Experience in maintaining and repairing boilers, chillers, cooling towers, steam pressure reducing valves, motors, pumps, air compressors, and fans, as well as managing water treatment programs
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in maintaining and repairing boilers, chillers, cooling towers, steam pressure reducing valves, motors, pumps, air compressors, and fans, as well as managing water treatment programs in a university setting.
- Familiarity with federal and North Carolina safety policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance requirements.
- Expertise in analyzing water treatment data and understanding the chemical effects and reactions in various water and steam systems.
- Experience operating forklifts and JLG equipment.
Required License or Certification
- Valid Driver’s License required
- North Carolina driver’s license required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
10/08/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
10/15/2024Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume”.
Special Instructions
Please include your resume as an attachment.
Position Number
00100208Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Facility Maintenance Technician - Mechanical TradesPosition Classification Band Level
JourneyPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 35,099 - $ 74,402Salary Grade Equivalency
GN08Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure FailureTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
445050 - Utilities and EngineeringAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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