Auburn University · 1 month ago
Utility Services Technician
Auburn, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$19/hr - $38.01/hr
2+ years expAuburn University Facilities Management is looking for a dedicated Utility Systems Technician to help keep our campus running smoothly. In this role, you’ll be responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining critical utility systems, ensuring reliability and safety through inspections and minor repairs.
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Responsibilities
Uses standard electronic devices and references utility maps to locate underground utilities
Provides color-coded markings on the ground to define utility location
Communicates with excavator site personnel to provide additional information
Refers complex or difficult utility locates to higher-level technicians or supervisor
Collects GPS data, pictures, and documents installations of the utility infrastructure
Communicates with project managers and contractor superintendents to discuss utility requirements, schedule, and status of work
Conducts preventative maintenance activities on domestic water, gas, and sewer systems
Locates, inspects, and tests system equipment (valves, hydrants, meter boxes, etc.)
Operates valves, makes minor repairs, cleans, lubricates, paints, and adjusts as necessary
Uses work management system to manage maintenance activities and document findings
Reports significant findings and issues to supervisor for correction
Assigns and completes work order without direct supervision or guidance
Supports domestic water and gas system outages by operating valves to isolate, drain, and vent sections of the system
Works with higher-level technicians and supervisors to determine the specific valves to operate and in what order
Supports restoration of the utility systems by operating valves to fill and pressurize sections that were isolated during the outage
Communicates the status of the system with those involved in the outage
Understands proper methods to open and close valves and may use portable power-driven valve operator to perform this task
Quickly responds to reported emergencies, issues, or abnormal conditions in the domestic water, gas, sanitary, and storm sewer systems (leaks, overflows, back-ups, etc.)
Inspects the site, evaluates the situation, and reports back to supervisor or higher-level technician
Recommends a course of action to make the situation safe and acts on the approved plan
Coordinates resources for repair as necessary and provides status updates on correction
Supports the utility metering and billing process
Reads meters and records consumption accurately and consistently
Troubleshoots and resolves minor issues. Complex issues are referred to higher-level technicians
Assists with system inspections to determine condition and configuration
Opens and inspects manholes, vaults, utility boxes, and other access points
Assists higher level technicians with the use of various sewer camera devices
Supports contractor inspectors with access to manholes and pipes as needed
Collaborates with others on system design improvements or modifications
Supports the installation of new utilities, utility tie-ins, and utility demolition on campus
Works with project managers and contractors to help resolve unexpected conflicts and questions when encountering unknown utilities during excavation
Inspects and documents damage caused by excavation, boring, or other methods
Helps develop repair plans with supervisor and higher-level technicians and monitors the repair process
Adheres to all construction and excavation site safety policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and operation of utility systems
Associate's degree or higher in a technical field plus 5 years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and operation of utilities systems; the use of electronic line locating devices and GPS equipment; design and operation on natural gas, domestic water systems, and proper isolation techniques; water and gas metering systems including automatic meter reading and programing systems
Associate's degree or higher in related technical field plus 8 years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and operation of utility systems; the use of electronic line locating devices and GPS equipment; design and operation on natural gas, domestic water systems, and proper isolation techniques; water and gas metering systems including automatic meter reading and programing systems
Broad knowledge of mechanical principles and basic skills
Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, repair, and proper operation of a wide array of routine water supply, water distribution, plumbing, gas, and drainage systems
Knowledge of preventative maintenance procedures and practices
Ability to read and interpret maps in order to plan work and safely operate the utility systems
Ability to safely operate machinery and vehicles, use basic hand tools, and use and evaluate information from measuring and test equipment
Ability to adhere to all safe work practices and standard practices
Valid Driver's License
Preferred
Staking University Locate Certification of Locate Competence (Four Modules: The Basics, Creating the Circuit, Analyze, and Near Myths)
National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO): Pipeline Assessment
National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO): Manhole Assessment
Benefits
Generous benefits
Educational opportunities
Culture of support and work/life balance
Company
Auburn University
Auburn University is an institute of higher learning that offers undergraduate and graduate courses.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25.89MKey Investors
National Safety CouncilDENSO’s North America FoundationNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-10-30Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.89M
Leadership Team
Kelli Shomaker
Sr. V-P for Business and Administration and CFO
Katherine Alldredge
Executive Support Specialist to VP Advancement & Chief Operations and Strategy Officer
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