Working Title: Lead Damage Prevention Technician and Infrastructure Inspector
State Role Title:Engineering Technician III
Position Type:Full-time Staff (Classified)
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: Business Services
Department: 100250 - FM Administration
Pay Rate:Pay Range
Specify Range or Amount: $68000-$75000
Is this a JMU only positionNo
Is this a grant-funded positionNo
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionNo
Beginning Review Date:10/1/2025
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Why Work at JMU
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional journey and personal wellbeing:
Generous Leave: Enjoy paid vacation sick leave parental leave community service leave and 19 paid holidays annually.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access high-quality health insurance options that fit your needs.
Retirement Options: Plan for your future with retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
Employee Well-Being: Our Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work-life integration through resources events and support.
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Discover what makes JMU a great place to work: Information:
The Facilities Management Engineering & Construction Department at James Madison University is seeking applicants for a Lead Damage Prevention Technician and Infrastructure Inspector. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting campus infrastructure and underground utilities to determine condition and develop plans for necessary maintenance. The position will serve as the Virginia 811 coordinator and lead utility locator by overseeing the locating and marking of university owned utilities. Works closely with project teams in the field to promote safe excavation practices to prevent damages to infrastructure to prevent disruption of services and to support a safe work environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage and respond to Virginia 811 tickets accurately in a timely manner
Distributes and assigns workload for incoming requests for utilities locating and other related tasks within the department
Utilize underground utility locating and GPS mapping equipment to locate and map campus infrastructure
Conduct thorough inspections of all campus infrastructure and utility systems using pipe cameras and other associated equipment
Assess the condition of assets using industry best standards and practices and identify and document any issues defects or potential hazards
Collaborate with FM staff engineers and contractors to address and resolve identified issues
Conduct life cycle assessments of building and infrastructure systems to support budget development cost projections and resource efficiency and availability. This entails tracking of facility and infrastructure conditions downtime costs and maintenance and repair costs for rebuild/replace analysis
Estimate building and infrastructure systems and their requirement actions to ensure JMU has the potential to receive adequate funding for capital and maintenance reserve projects
Coordinate with the Geospatial Engineering Services group on developing maps and linking infrastructure and asset inspection information in the enterprise GIS and asset management system
Qualifications:
Experience with underground locating and GPS mapping equipment
Experience working with enterprise Geographic Information Systems including ESRI ArcGIS
Extensive knowledge of underground utility systems and campus infrastructure components
Additional Posting Information:
Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and an acceptable MVR.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO Statement:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age color disability gender identity or expression genetic information national origin parental status political affiliation race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access inclusion and diversity for all students faculty staff constituents and programs believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
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Required Experience:
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