Plant Operator (Levels 1-2)
Job ID - 62733
Closing Date : 06/10/2026
Operates and monitors boilers, chillers, and related utility plant equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations in accordance with established procedures. Maintains operational logs, records meter readings, performs water quality testing, and reports equipment issues or irregularities. Assists with maintenance and preventative repairs of mechanical systems including generators, pumps, compressors, fans, and chillers while supporting skilled trades personnel as needed.
Responsibilities
- Operates boilers and chillers in accordance with schedules and procedures established by the Utilities Superintendent. Checks all meters and gauges daily to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all boilers and chilled water equipment. Records and tabulates all meter readings and makes calculations as prescribed by the Utilities Superintendent. Maintains daily chiller and boiler logs and reports all potential problems via log entries. Completes daily water quality test to determine and correct improper chemical balance for boiler and chiller operations.
- Participates in the maintenance and repair of boilers, generators, air compressors, water pumps, fuel oil pumps, fans, and chillers. Assists in the preventative maintenance program designed to address mechanical problems before they become major concerns. Assists Maintenance Mechanics, Refrigeration Mechanics, Electricians, and Senior Plant Operators when requested by the proper authority.
- Completes all housekeeping assignments when requested in a timely manner. This includes but is not limited to: floor sweeping and mopping, painting, and insulation repairs.
- Completes other related duties as assigned in support of CUP. Assists and communicates with Senior Plant Operators regarding ordering consumable supplies and other work-related tasks. Attends staff meetings. Operates University-owned vehicles as required. May be required to work during normally unscheduled hours as an essential employee of the University.