CENTRAL PLANT OPERATOR

About the role

To maintain, operate, test and monitor the operation and performance of reciprocating and centrifugal chillers, chiller components and associated equipment located in the Central Plants and other campus facilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties and responsibilities of the Central Plant Repairer including performing maintenance, repair modification, replacement and installation on chiller and refrigerator units, electrical and mechanical components and supporting equipment located in the Central Plant buildings and in other outlying facilities on campus.
• Monitors the performance of chilled water systems and equipment, and records the operating status to include temperatures, pressures, cooling tower sump water levels, water leaks, chemicals, refrigerants and oil levels, flow rates, unusual conditions (vibrations, heat, noise, odors, etc.) and other operating data.
• Inspects, records and makes required adjustments in chillers, chiller components and support equipment operation according to recorded data.
• Tests and makes needed adjustments in water treatment and chemical feed rates according to test results.
• Maintains water treatment chemical levels and replaces chemicals when required.
• Inspects, tests, calibrates, maintains, repairs and installs monitoring instrumentation and control components including receivers-controllers, switches, relays, control panels, electronic and computer circuit boards, sensors, transmitters, pressure regulators, thermostats and other similar items.
• Performs repairs, modifications, replacements and installations of chillers, chiller components and supporting equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of related experience required.
• Valid driver's license issued in the United States, at least 21 years of age and at least 3 years of driving experience.
• Must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) per University underwriting guidelines.

Pay

Hourly Pay Range: $21.80 - $28.35

Schedule

Shift Rotation / Flexible Staffing / Multiple Shifts; Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) Onsite