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: $68,000-$75,000

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: 10/1/2025

About JMU:

At James Madison University (JMU), we’re more than just a publicly funded institution — we’re a vibrant, welcoming community nestled on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

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.
• Tuition Waiver Program: Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.

At JMU, we believe in Being the Change — and that starts with creating an environment where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and feel supported every step of the way.

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General 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.

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.