Steam Distribution Maintenance Supervisor

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

Pay: $61,882-$80,919/yr

Shift: Full time

Posting Information

**Department**

ES CG-227110

**Career Area**

Facilities and Skilled Trades

**Is this an internal only recruitment?**

No

**Posting Open Date**

10/14/2026

**Application Deadline**

10/30/2026

**Position Type**

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

**Position Title**

Energy Utilities Supervisor - Journey

**Salary Grade Equivalent**

NC14 / GN12

**Working Title**

Steam Distribution Maintenance Supervisor

**Position Number**

00022220

**Vacancy ID**

P021467

**Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited**

Full-Time Permanent

**If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment**

**Hours per week**

40

**Work Schedule**

7:00AM-5:30PM Monday through Thursday

Some nights, weekends and holidays may be required depending on business needs

On-Call Rotation

Adverse Weather & Emergency Duty Position

Communicable Disease Mandatory On-site Primary Position

**Work Location**

CHAPEL HILL, NC

**Position Location**

North Carolina, US

**Hiring Range**

$61,882 - $80,919

**Pay Band Information**

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see **the Career Banding rates spreadsheet**.

**Notice to Applicants**

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Position Summary Information

**Be a Tar Heel!**

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.

**Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit**

The Energy Services Department consists of five groups: (1) Cogeneration Systems (generates electricity and steam, and the distribution of steam throughout campus and UNC Hospitals); (2) Electric Distribution Systems (distribution of electrical power throughout campus); (3) Chilled Water Systems (producing and distributing chilled water throughout campus); (4) Water, Wastewater and Stormwater (for the use and conservation of water, as well as the proper management of stormwater and runoff); and (5) Administration (provides GIS, SCADA, coordination of operational information technologies, strategic planning, and management functions).

Together these five groups provide safe, reliable, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective steam, electricity, chilled water, sanitary sewer, reclaimed water, and potable water utility services to the University’s campus.

Cogeneration Systems primary purpose is the generation of steam to the various buil+dings 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% of the peak campus electrical load.

**Position Summary**

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This is a leadership position supervising Steam Distribution Systems. This includes 6 FTE (Energy Utilities Technicians as maintenance technicians and mechanics). This group is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all mechanical and electrical components and equipment of a very complex steam distribution system, ensuring they operate in a safe and reliable manner to ensure continuous service to the campus and hospital.

This position is an expert in steam distribution operations and all associated equipment. This position provides leadership, guidance, and instruction to team members in the performance of troubleshooting, maintenance and repair on all steam distribution components and assoc