"Utility Services Technician"

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number: S4928P

Home Org Name: Utility Services

Division Name: VP, Facilities Management

Position Title: Utility Services Technician

Job Class Code: AC21; AC22; AC23

Appointment Status: Full-time

Part-time FTE: 1

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

Auburn University Facilities Management is looking for a dedicated Utility Systems Technician to help keep our campus running smoothly. In this role, you’ll be an essential part of installing, operating, and maintaining critical systems, including water, gas, stormwater, and sewer.

Your work will include locating and mapping underground utilities, performing inspections, and handling minor repairs to ensure reliability and safety. You’ll also be responsible for installing and maintaining utility meters, gathering accurate data, and supporting emergency response efforts when needed.

If you’re detail-oriented, enjoy hands-on work, and want to make a meaningful impact on campus operations, this is the opportunity for you!

Essential Functions

• Utility Locating and GPS Collection: Uses standard electronic devices and references utility maps to locate underground utilities. Provides color-coded markings...
• Preventative Maintenance: Conducts preventative maintenance activities on domestic water, gas, and sewer systems...
• Planned and Unplanned Outages: Supports domestic water and gas system outages...
• Emergencies or Abnormal Conditions: Quickly responds to reported emergencies...
• Metering: Supports the utility metering and billing process...
• System Inspection and Condition Assessment: Assists with system inspections...
• Project Support: Supports the installation of new utilities...

These are the essential functions for a Technician Level I. Tech II and Tech III personnel are expected to be able to handle these same essential functions with increased complexity and independence.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives...
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed...
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits...
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers...
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed...

Minimum Qualifications

Level I: High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and operation of utility systems.

Level II: Associate’s degree or higher in a technical field plus 5 years of experience...

Level III: Associate’s degree or higher in related technical field plus 8 years of experience...

Scope of Experience: Experience in installation, maintenance, and operation of utility systems...

Substitution allowed for Education and Experience.

For Level II: Other Staking University Locate Certification of Locate Competence (Four Modules)...

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Broad knowledge of mechanical principles...
• Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, repair...

Minimum License and Certifications

Level I: Valid Driver’s License

Level II & III: Valid Driver’s License, Staking University Locate Certification..., (Level III additional NASSCO certifications)

Salary Range

$19.00/hour - $38.01/hour

Job Category: Facilities/Skills Trades

City: Auburn, State: Alabama

Posting Date: 12/02/2025

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Cover Letter