Boiler/Chiller Plant Operator

About the role

Perform highly skilled operation, repair and maintenance of the Central Utility Plant and its associated equipment in a safe and efficient manner using comprehensive understanding of system interdependencies and operations.

Manage, analyze system data and monitor the Building Automation Control Systems (Honeywell and Johnson), anticipate system needs, problem-solve and adjust set points.

Dispatch personnel in response to critical and non-critical system alarms and inform building occupants as required.

Communicate with a variety of University personnel to effectively and efficiently manage the utility resources.

Access information utilizing appropriate desktop applications.

Promote a work place that encourages safety within the Shop and field.

May operate a University vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly skilled operation, repair and maintenance of the Central Utility Plant and its associated equipment in a safe and efficient manner using comprehensive understanding of system interdependencies and operations.
• Manage, analyze system data and monitor the Building Automation Control Systems (Honeywell and Johnson), anticipate system needs, problem-solve and adjust set points.
• Dispatch personnel in response to critical and non-critical system alarms and inform building occupants as required.
• Communicate with a variety of University personnel to effectively and efficiently manage the utility resources.
• Access information utilizing appropriate desktop applications.
• Promote a work place that encourages safety within the Shop and field.
• May operate a University vehicle.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, vocational building trades training and four years of experience in heating and/or cooling plant operations and maintenance and Building Automation Management Systems experience required.
• VT Natural Gas Certification; VT Fuel Oil Burning Equipment Installer (Limited) Certification, or ability to obtain within one year required.
• Effective verbal communication skills required.
• Experience using computers required.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain and driver’s check may be required.
• Comfortable in confined spaces and with heights.

Qualifications

• Anticipated Pay Range $36.00-$39.00/hour
• Special Conditions Weekend work required, Non-standard work hours required, A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), 3rd Shift (Shift differential applies.).
• This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions.
• Background Check required for this position, A post-offer pre-employment (POPE test) physical examination is required.
• Federal law requires that all new employees undergo a background check prior to hire.

Desirable Qualifications

• Anticipated Pay Range $36.00-$39.00/hour
• Special Conditions Weekend work required, Non-standard work hours required, A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), 3rd Shift (Shift differential applies.).
• This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions.
• Background Check required for this position, A post-offer pre-employment (POPE test) physical examination is required.
• Federal law requires that all new employees undergo a background check prior to hire.