Working Title: Facilities 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: $67,500 - $72,500

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 02/12/2025

About JMU:

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes JMU a great place to work: bit.ly/JMUEmployment

General Information:

James Madison University’s Facilities Management is seeking a Facilities Infrastructure Inspector to inspect campus infrastructure and underground utilities to determine condition and develop plans for necessary maintenance. The position will assist with physical inspections of all building systems and develop comprehensive plans that include identification and analysis of life cycle and facility condition assessments by reviewing all assets

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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
• Utilize underground utility locating and GPS mapping equipment to locate and map campus infrastructure
• Perform physical inspections of all building systems and components to determine material type, quantity, condition, and deferred maintenance status
• 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
• Provide a variety of reports for supervisor and/or management as required

Qualifications:

Required:

• 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
• Knowledge of agency organizational functions, planning cycles and systems; data collection and tracking techniques; interpretation of
• Virginia uniform statewide building code
• Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems
• Knowledge of equipment life cycle and valuation process
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; analyze situations to draw conclusions, solutions, alternatives and recommendations; manage multiple assignments with critical deadlines
• Experience with databases, Microsoft office, computerized management systems, and software package to track and maintain asset status
• The ability to use all tools and software associated with condition assessments
• Demonstrated customer service skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse group of individuals
• Valid driver’s license

Additional Considerations:

• Building Official certification

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.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.